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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

K8 JGLMOT history

K8 JGL is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

K8 JGL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,458 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JGL was last recorded at 57,458 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,408 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
1,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,458 miles
  • 2025 – 50,194 miles
  • 2024 – 48,366 miles
  • 2022 – 48,238 miles
  • 2021 – 47,463 miles
  • 2020 – 46,490 miles
  • 2019 – 45,348 miles
  • 2018 – 44,052 miles
  • 2017 – 42,691 miles
  • 2016 – 41,057 miles
  • 2015 – 39,439 miles
  • 2014 – 37,802 miles
  • 2013 – 36,321 miles
  • 2012 – 34,422 miles
  • 2011 – 32,665 miles
  • 2010 – 30,542 miles
  • 2009 – 28,335 miles
  • 2008 – 26,108 miles
  • 2007 – 24,063 miles
  • 2006 – 21,273 miles
  • 2005 – 18,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,458 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,458 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,458 miles
    Test number
    104749633368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,408 miles (+7,214)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,408 miles
    Test number
    799828900086
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension mount and seat belt lower anchor point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass50,194 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    819008806109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,366 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    963362810697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass48,238 miles (+775)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,238 miles
    Test number
    824223893656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass47,463 miles (+16)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,463 miles
    Test number
    980068722198
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail47,447 miles (+957)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,447 miles
    Test number
    796050586828
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm upper outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass46,490 miles (+1,142)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    714661214015
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass45,348 miles (+1,296)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,348 miles
    Test number
    474717493509
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass44,052 miles (+1,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,052 miles
    Test number
    413031645777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  11. Pass42,691 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,691 miles
    Test number
    996853172606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,057 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    489157101400
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail40,981 miles (+1,542)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,981 miles
    Test number
    511102694380
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass39,439 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,439 miles
    Test number
    218504662835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,802 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,802 miles
    Test number
    719165974245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,321 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,321 miles
    Test number
    398807683493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,422 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,422 miles
    Test number
    908663682251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,665 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    367184781212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,542 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,542 miles
    Test number
    592518680268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,335 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,335 miles
    Test number
    384536189290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,108 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    120615398232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,063 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,063 miles
    Test number
    894642187205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,273 miles (+2,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,273 miles
    Test number
    552370396260
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on both edges
  24. Pass18,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,981 miles
    Test number
    880970695257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 JGL

Does K8 JGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JGL is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 JGL?
The MOT on K8 JGL is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 JGL done?
K8 JGL was recorded at 57,458 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 1,897 miles a year.
Has K8 JGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JGL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 JGL 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 K8 JGL find?
K8 JGL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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