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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

SB 350MOT history

SB 350 is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 15 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

SB 350 blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,595 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SB 350
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SB 350 was last recorded at 143,595 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,588 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,595 miles
  • 2025 – 142,368 miles
  • 2024 – 140,893 miles
  • 2023 – 139,417 miles
  • 2022 – 136,190 miles
  • 2021 – 132,185 miles
  • 2020 – 128,967 miles
  • 2019 – 122,214 miles
  • 2018 – 117,356 miles
  • 2017 – 109,964 miles
  • 2015 – 98,399 miles
  • 2014 – 93,774 miles
  • 2013 – 89,646 miles
  • 2012 – 84,236 miles
  • 2011 – 76,928 miles
  • 2010 – 66,179 miles
  • 2009 – 55,285 miles
  • 2008 – 48,389 miles
  • 2007 – 41,566 miles
  • 2006 – 32,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,595 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.

  • Rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,595 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,595 miles
    Test number
    603089966397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,588 miles (+1,220)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,588 miles
    Test number
    751160403652
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,368 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    329857328663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,893 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,893 miles
    Test number
    772767690591
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  5. Fail140,853 miles (+1,436)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,853 miles
    Test number
    788598124840
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  6. Pass139,417 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,417 miles
    Test number
    692989548297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,410 miles (+3,220)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,410 miles
    Test number
    196757240014
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearig inner edge

  8. Pass136,190 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,190 miles
    Test number
    538377551103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail136,176 miles (+3,991)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,176 miles
    Test number
    285570315853
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass132,185 miles (+3,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,185 miles
    Test number
    712523053314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass128,967 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,967 miles
    Test number
    154321015569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,214 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,214 miles
    Test number
    980520099930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,210 miles (+4,854)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,210 miles
    Test number
    304519989125
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass117,356 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,356 miles
    Test number
    611412365162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,964 miles (+11,565)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,964 miles
    Test number
    953884622834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,399 miles (+4,625)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,399 miles
    Test number
    115605095185
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass93,774 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    299054584167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail93,756 miles (+4,110)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,756 miles
    Test number
    219043684467
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass89,646 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,646 miles
    Test number
    638352393105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail89,646 miles (+5,410)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,646 miles
    Test number
    968532093131
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass84,236 miles (+7,308)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,236 miles
    Test number
    929529992194
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass76,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    239528661400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,928 miles (+10,749)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    298698161468
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass66,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,179 miles
    Test number
    254303270426
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail66,179 miles (+10,894)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,179 miles
    Test number
    992333570137
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass55,285 miles (+6,896)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,285 miles
    Test number
    882880679185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

  27. Pass48,389 miles (+6,823)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,389 miles
    Test number
    633148818231
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn.

  28. Pass41,566 miles (+9,122)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    552145227236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,444 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,444 miles
    Test number
    684811826228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r rear anti roll bar links showing signs of wear

Questions about SB 350

What vehicle is registration SB 350 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SB 350 on a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 15 Aug 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SB 350 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SB 350 is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SB 350?
The MOT on SB 350 is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SB 350 done?
SB 350 was recorded at 143,595 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
Has SB 350 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SB 350 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on SB 350 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 SB 350 find?
SB 350 passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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