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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L8 GFSMOT history

L8 GFS is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,760 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GFS was last recorded at 148,760 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 5,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,746 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,014 miles
Average per year
9,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,760 miles
  • 2025 – 143,746 miles
  • 2024 – 137,990 miles
  • 2023 – 125,247 miles
  • 2022 – 111,369 miles
  • 2021 – 93,586 miles
  • 2019 – 87,414 miles
  • 2018 – 81,469 miles
  • 2017 – 73,271 miles
  • 2016 – 69,389 miles
  • 2015 – 54,439 miles
  • 2014 – 37,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,760 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,760 miles (+5,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,760 miles
    Test number
    845625478036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

  2. Pass143,746 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,746 miles
    Test number
    882277695484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,990 miles (+12,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,990 miles
    Test number
    920938576694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,247 miles (+13,878)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,247 miles
    Test number
    398019949080
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,369 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,369 miles
    Test number
    860006536648
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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. Fail111,369 miles (+17,783)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,369 miles
    Test number
    930323488239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  7. Pass93,586 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,586 miles
    Test number
    672204067675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,414 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,414 miles
    Test number
    489750956867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,310 miles (+5,841)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    675208182269
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected

  10. Pass81,469 miles (+8,198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,469 miles
    Test number
    293259872814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,271 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,271 miles
    Test number
    358154524533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,389 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,389 miles
    Test number
    948869576772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components

  13. Fail69,389 miles (+14,950)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,389 miles
    Test number
    156649121818
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components

  14. Pass54,439 miles (+16,909)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,439 miles
    Test number
    479895275161
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise wiper blades leaving smeares

  15. Pass37,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,530 miles
    Test number
    925830824160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GFS

Does L8 GFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GFS is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GFS?
The MOT on L8 GFS is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GFS done?
L8 GFS was recorded at 148,760 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 9,109 miles a year.
Has L8 GFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GFS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 GFS 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 L8 GFS find?
L8 GFS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; valve stem slightly damaged all 4.

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