BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
J8 EHYMOT history
J8 EHY is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 15 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 163,011 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,717 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 EHY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 EHY was last recorded at 163,011 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,150 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,861 miles
- Average per year
- 8,717 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,011 miles
- 2024 – 159,150 miles
- 2023 – 155,750 miles
- 2022 – 149,225 miles
- 2021 – 141,620 miles
- 2020 – 129,453 miles
- 2019 – 117,100 miles
- 2018 – 110,025 miles
- 2017 – 97,883 miles
- 2016 – 84,523 miles
- 2015 – 76,896 miles
- 2014 – 70,124 miles
- 2013 – 62,532 miles
- 2012 – 47,756 miles
- 2011 – 36,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,011 miles
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread but cords not exposed.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,011 miles (+3,861)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 163,011 miles
- Test number
- 419726670778
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass159,150 miles (+3,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 159,150 miles
- Test number
- 954247600522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,750 miles (+6,525)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 155,750 miles
- Test number
- 429268312964
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,225 miles (+7,605)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 149,225 miles
- Test number
- 415325029612
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,620 miles (+12,167)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 141,620 miles
- Test number
- 303929912758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,453 miles (+12,353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 129,453 miles
- Test number
- 887475820078
- 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))
Pass117,100 miles (+7,075)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,100 miles
- Test number
- 609043096692
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass110,025 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 110,025 miles
- Test number
- 558167080189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,722 miles (+11,839)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,722 miles
- Test number
- 476182285979
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass97,883 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 97,883 miles
- Test number
- 422456941843
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread but cords not exposed.
Fail97,833 miles (+13,310)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,833 miles
- Test number
- 516754144368
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Level link is seized. (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread but cords not exposed.
Pass84,523 miles (+7,627)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 84,523 miles
- Test number
- 971692811767
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Pass76,896 miles (+6,772)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,896 miles
- Test number
- 417673505143
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,124 miles (+7,592)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 70,124 miles
- Test number
- 385542314117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,532 miles (+14,776)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,532 miles
- Test number
- 319797813192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,756 miles (+11,568)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 47,756 miles
- Test number
- 689639012178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 36,188 miles
- Test number
- 118788811180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 EHY
- Does J8 EHY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EHY is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J8 EHY?
- The MOT on J8 EHY is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 EHY done?
- J8 EHY was recorded at 163,011 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,717 miles a year.
- Has J8 EHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 EHY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on J8 EHY 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 J8 EHY find?
- J8 EHY passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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