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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

C8 TLGMOT history

C8 TLG is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,172 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TLG was last recorded at 85,172 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 16,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,800 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,372 miles
Average per year
4,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,172 miles
  • 2025 – 68,800 miles
  • 2024 – 55,096 miles
  • 2023 – 53,311 miles
  • 2022 – 50,084 miles
  • 2021 – 47,318 miles
  • 2020 – 46,315 miles
  • 2019 – 43,488 miles
  • 2018 – 40,434 miles
  • 2017 – 37,906 miles
  • 2016 – 35,464 miles
  • 2015 – 33,199 miles
  • 2014 – 29,604 miles
  • 2013 – 25,912 miles
  • 2012 – 22,957 miles
  • 2011 – 16,528 miles
  • 2010 – 12,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,172 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine trims fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,172 miles (+16,372)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    250586769211
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,800 miles (+13,704)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,800 miles
    Test number
    844267172063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,096 miles (+1,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    222411955768
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass53,311 miles (+1,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,311 miles
    Test number
    483936069774
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass52,214 miles (+2,130)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    445775796381
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly also tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Middle and lower mist of oil around engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass50,084 miles (+2,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,084 miles
    Test number
    950843250015
    • 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))
  7. Pass47,318 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    597002555783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,315 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,315 miles
    Test number
    802913931127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,488 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    793785616073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,434 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,434 miles
    Test number
    393206554766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,425 miles (+2,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    386502888916
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass37,906 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,906 miles
    Test number
    930827331909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,464 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,464 miles
    Test number
    582607127143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,199 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,199 miles
    Test number
    329379285055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,604 miles (+3,692)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    459566184051
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass25,912 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,912 miles
    Test number
    915938683055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,957 miles (+6,429)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,957 miles
    Test number
    149570892478
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner tyre edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  18. Pass16,528 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,528 miles
    Test number
    967105881085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,508 miles
    Test number
    163311090042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 TLG

Does C8 TLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TLG is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 TLG?
The MOT on C8 TLG is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 TLG done?
C8 TLG was recorded at 85,172 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,546 miles a year.
Has C8 TLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TLG has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on C8 TLG 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 C8 TLG find?
C8 TLG passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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