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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

K8 VDEMOT history

K8 VDE is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 5 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

K8 VDE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,776 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VDE
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
5 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VDE was last recorded at 147,776 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 5,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,248 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,528 miles
Average per year
8,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,776 miles
  • 2025 – 142,248 miles
  • 2023 – 135,514 miles
  • 2021 – 122,060 miles
  • 2020 – 115,173 miles
  • 2019 – 108,600 miles
  • 2018 – 101,256 miles
  • 2017 – 86,489 miles
  • 2016 – 79,064 miles
  • 2014 – 68,804 miles
  • 2013 – 58,591 miles
  • 2012 – 25,516 miles
  • 2011 – 24,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,776 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,776 miles (+5,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,776 miles
    Test number
    428798141712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass142,248 miles (+6,734)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,248 miles
    Test number
    999231305265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,514 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,514 miles
    Test number
    247751671381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,144 miles (+6,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,144 miles
    Test number
    547446057226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass122,060 miles (+6,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,060 miles
    Test number
    700428278011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
  6. Pass115,173 miles (+6,573)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,173 miles
    Test number
    309572963734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,600 miles (+7,283)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,600 miles
    Test number
    984065155827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,317 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,317 miles
    Test number
    843290751975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,256 miles (+7,040)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,256 miles
    Test number
    625622129627
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass94,216 miles (+7,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    190935024791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass86,489 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,489 miles
    Test number
    922661290395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,064 miles (+10,260)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    718593277522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,804 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,804 miles
    Test number
    497911254468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,591 miles
    Test number
    446182953369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,589 miles (+15,063)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    416532953305
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  16. Pass43,526 miles (+18,010)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    109591813014
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass25,516 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,516 miles
    Test number
    649613912025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,462 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,462 miles
    Test number
    115305471001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail24,461 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    229924371018
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K8 VDE

Does K8 VDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VDE is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 VDE?
The MOT on K8 VDE is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 VDE done?
K8 VDE was recorded at 147,776 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 8,278 miles a year.
Has K8 VDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VDE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on K8 VDE 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 VDE find?
K8 VDE passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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