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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

S8 KTWMOT history

S8 KTW is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,102 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KTW was last recorded at 138,102 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 2,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,984 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,118 miles
Average per year
4,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,102 miles
  • 2025 – 135,984 miles
  • 2024 – 134,279 miles
  • 2023 – 133,490 miles
  • 2022 – 132,021 miles
  • 2021 – 128,225 miles
  • 2020 – 123,379 miles
  • 2019 – 118,562 miles
  • 2018 – 114,100 miles
  • 2017 – 107,800 miles
  • 2016 – 100,508 miles
  • 2015 – 90,900 miles
  • 2014 – 83,424 miles
  • 2013 – 79,295 miles
  • 2012 – 74,521 miles
  • 2011 – 69,742 miles
  • 2010 – 65,708 miles
  • 2009 – 60,288 miles
  • 2008 – 53,652 miles
  • 2007 – 45,876 miles
  • 2005 – 38,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,102 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,102 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,102 miles
    Test number
    294811808841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,984 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,984 miles
    Test number
    439081682346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,983 miles (+1,704)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,983 miles
    Test number
    396856325285
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe failed during test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,279 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,279 miles
    Test number
    436428932016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail134,278 miles (+788)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,278 miles
    Test number
    653138759881
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass133,490 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,490 miles
    Test number
    177422056556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,021 miles (+3,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,021 miles
    Test number
    193994267130
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,225 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,225 miles
    Test number
    120056741547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,379 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,379 miles
    Test number
    534595299478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,282 miles (+4,720)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,282 miles
    Test number
    151374333349
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass118,562 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,562 miles
    Test number
    878346727945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,100 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    362864206391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,800 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,800 miles
    Test number
    214700687735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,508 miles (+9,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,508 miles
    Test number
    632553239895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass90,900 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    197542915412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,424 miles (+4,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,424 miles
    Test number
    716417924096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass79,295 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,295 miles
    Test number
    126474723453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,521 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    719416512095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,742 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    348012941073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,715 miles (+4,007)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,715 miles
    Test number
    597478231084
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,708 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    800548000014
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass60,288 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    172025209017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,652 miles (+7,776)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,652 miles
    Test number
    313295508077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,876 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,876 miles
    Test number
    853446017039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,549 miles
    Test number
    941376055347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KTW

Does S8 KTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 KTW is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 KTW?
The MOT on S8 KTW is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 KTW done?
S8 KTW was recorded at 138,102 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,948 miles a year.
Has S8 KTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KTW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 KTW 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 S8 KTW find?
S8 KTW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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