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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

G8 DDLMOT history

G8 DDL is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 195,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
195,728 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DDL was last recorded at 195,728 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 15,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
180,414 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
15,314 miles
Average per year
10,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,728 miles
  • 2024 – 180,414 miles
  • 2023 – 179,672 miles
  • 2022 – 176,634 miles
  • 2021 – 169,353 miles
  • 2020 – 165,481 miles
  • 2019 – 147,680 miles
  • 2018 – 139,042 miles
  • 2017 – 125,219 miles
  • 2016 – 112,113 miles
  • 2015 – 97,591 miles
  • 2014 – 84,964 miles
  • 2012 – 69,337 miles
  • 2011 – 51,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,728 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    195,728 miles
    Test number
    804202340003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail195,728 miles (+15,314)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,728 miles
    Test number
    792329755667
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass180,414 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    180,414 miles
    Test number
    291833427005
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass179,672 miles (+3,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    179,672 miles
    Test number
    785489177396
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  5. Pass176,634 miles (+7,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,634 miles
    Test number
    263612700636
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  6. Pass169,353 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,353 miles
    Test number
    707526732337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass165,481 miles (+17,801)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    165,481 miles
    Test number
    961482046561
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass147,680 miles (+8,638)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,680 miles
    Test number
    699267270064
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass139,042 miles (+13,823)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,042 miles
    Test number
    600630256866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,219 miles (+13,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,219 miles
    Test number
    699217898858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass112,113 miles (+14,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,113 miles
    Test number
    206100996269
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass97,591 miles (+12,627)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,591 miles
    Test number
    748393125024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,964 miles (+15,627)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,964 miles
    Test number
    337262334092
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass69,337 miles (+18,019)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    177620452396
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass51,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    487633751244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about G8 DDL

Does G8 DDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G8 DDL expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G8 DDL?
The MOT on G8 DDL expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G8 DDL done?
G8 DDL was recorded at 195,728 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 10,254 miles a year.
Has G8 DDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DDL has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on G8 DDL 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 G8 DDL find?
G8 DDL passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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