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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

S7 PHNMOT history

S7 PHN is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 214,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
214,837 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 PHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 PHN was last recorded at 214,837 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,127 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
7,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,837 miles
  • 2025 – 214,127 miles
  • 2024 – 212,982 miles
  • 2023 – 212,424 miles
  • 2022 – 211,111 miles
  • 2021 – 205,580 miles
  • 2020 – 198,219 miles
  • 2019 – 191,560 miles
  • 2018 – 185,202 miles
  • 2017 – 176,626 miles
  • 2016 – 167,707 miles
  • 2015 – 157,893 miles
  • 2014 – 150,009 miles
  • 2013 – 141,793 miles
  • 2012 – 132,152 miles
  • 2011 – 125,784 miles
  • 2010 – 118,360 miles
  • 2009 – 106,318 miles
  • 2008 – 85,904 miles
  • 2007 – 79,285 miles
  • 2006 – 73,092 miles
  • 2005 – 67,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,837 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTEDRecorded at 14 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTEDRecorded at 15 MOTs since 2015

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,837 miles (+710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    214,837 miles
    Test number
    212269669016
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  2. Pass214,127 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    214,127 miles
    Test number
    313159459305
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Fail214,126 miles (+1,144)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,126 miles
    Test number
    602818033913
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Pass212,982 miles (+558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    212,982 miles
    Test number
    168159702889
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  5. Pass212,424 miles (+1,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    212,424 miles
    Test number
    457465821642
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Pass211,111 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    211,111 miles
    Test number
    556405813199
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  7. Fail211,111 miles (+5,531)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,111 miles
    Test number
    945994933278
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Pass205,580 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    205,580 miles
    Test number
    755089450698
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  9. Fail205,579 miles (+7,360)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,579 miles
    Test number
    405881144470
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  10. Pass198,219 miles (+6,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,219 miles
    Test number
    812703426829
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  11. Pass191,560 miles (+6,358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,560 miles
    Test number
    885408599721
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  12. Pass185,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    185,202 miles
    Test number
    646404444042
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  13. Fail185,200 miles (+8,574)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,200 miles
    Test number
    155174430194
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  14. Pass176,626 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    176,626 miles
    Test number
    898757905020
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  15. Fail176,621 miles (+8,914)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,621 miles
    Test number
    634809409810
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  16. Pass167,707 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    167,707 miles
    Test number
    245877914342
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  17. Fail167,707 miles (+9,814)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,707 miles
    Test number
    721946272176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  18. Pass157,893 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,893 miles
    Test number
    493552105857
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  19. Fail157,893 miles (+7,884)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,893 miles
    Test number
    753105445655
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  20. Pass150,009 miles (+23)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    150,009 miles
    Test number
    606552584210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail149,986 miles (+8,193)1 dangerous3 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,986 miles
    Test number
    957773174233
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass141,793 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    141,793 miles
    Test number
    629253973284
    • NoteCorrosion starting in nearside and offside outer sills.

  23. Fail141,791 miles (+9,639)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,791 miles
    Test number
    766429563235
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCorrosion starting in nearside and offside outer sills.

  24. Pass132,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    132,152 miles
    Test number
    265281472201
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Fail132,152 miles (+6,368)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,152 miles
    Test number
    459461972296
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass125,784 miles (+7,424)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,784 miles
    Test number
    616494571230
    • NoteRear axle front upper arms slight play in both sides

  27. Pass118,360 miles (+12,042)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    492352180297
    • NoteSlight corrosion on near siderear sill
    • NoteSlight play in near side rear lower joint

  28. Pass106,318 miles (+20,414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    193788679291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass85,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,904 miles
    Test number
    492102358288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail85,904 miles (+6,619)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,904 miles
    Test number
    663562758233
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass79,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    672511567295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail79,285 miles (+6,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    360681467407
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  33. Pass73,092 miles (+5,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,092 miles
    Test number
    483255846249
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass67,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    67,103 miles
    Test number
    311959175241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 PHN

Does S7 PHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 PHN is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 PHN?
The MOT on S7 PHN is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 PHN done?
S7 PHN was recorded at 214,837 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,027 miles a year.
Has S7 PHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 PHN has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 PHN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S7 PHN find?
S7 PHN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: engine cover fitted; under trays fitted.

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