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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

C8 FPLMOT history

C8 FPL is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 135,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,785 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 FPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 FPL was last recorded at 135,785 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 11,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2021: 57,287 miles, lower than 91,255 miles on 9 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,051 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,734 miles
Average per year
14,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,785 miles
  • 2024 – 124,051 miles
  • 2023 – 97,921 miles
  • 2022 – 75,465 miles
  • 2021 – 57,287 miles
  • 2019 – 48,437 miles
  • 2018 – 32,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,785 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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,785 miles (+11,734)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,785 miles
    Test number
    879357169405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,051 miles (+26,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,051 miles
    Test number
    438725171406
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edges Wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass97,921 miles (+22,456)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,921 miles
    Test number
    914372613705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension arm bush is in (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass75,465 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,465 miles
    Test number
    793463542205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail75,464 miles (+18,177)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,464 miles
    Test number
    323222982539
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass57,287 miles (-33,968)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    548216685731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,255 miles (+42,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,255 miles
    Test number
    999096896432
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass48,437 miles (+15,907)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,437 miles
    Test number
    360603381046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    32,530 miles
    Test number
    112222173193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 FPL

Does C8 FPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FPL is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 FPL?
The MOT on C8 FPL is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 FPL done?
C8 FPL was recorded at 135,785 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 14,178 miles a year.
Has C8 FPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 FPL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 FPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 FPL find?
C8 FPL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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