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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

LD08 DZRMOT history

LD08 DZR is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,460 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DZR was last recorded at 144,460 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,418 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
8,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,460 miles
  • 2025 – 137,892 miles
  • 2022 – 76,128 miles
  • 2021 – 53,163 miles
  • 2019 – 40,419 miles
  • 2018 – 37,503 miles
  • 2017 – 34,766 miles
  • 2016 – 32,803 miles
  • 2015 – 30,431 miles
  • 2013 – 25,462 miles
  • 2012 – 20,933 miles
  • 2011 – 15,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Cranked Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Cranked Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTPMS Light Illuminated - Pre 2012 VehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,460 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,460 miles
    Test number
    966009169651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Cranked Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Cranked Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light Illuminated - Pre 2012 Vehicle

  2. Fail144,418 miles (+6,526)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,418 miles
    Test number
    857977233517
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Cranked Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Cranked Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light Illuminated - Pre 2012 Vehicle

  3. Pass137,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,892 miles
    Test number
    927752812764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,892 miles1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,892 miles
    Test number
    781009603167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass130,563 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,563 km
    Test number
    449555004426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail130,563 km1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,563 km
    Test number
    682237758185
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,128 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    619024911351
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Muddy. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Central. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail76,128 miles (+10,047)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    359501586602
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Muddy. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Central. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,081 miles (+12,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,081 miles
    Test number
    376688874285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,163 miles (+12,744)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    670248489950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,419 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,419 miles
    Test number
    162367094493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,201 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    475411112374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    559386297701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,503 miles (+2,737)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    800037566128
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers blocked (8.2.3)

  15. Pass34,766 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    912622872975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,803 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,803 miles
    Test number
    111415063895
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  17. Fail32,802 miles (+2,371)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,802 miles
    Test number
    486703458270
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate insecure damage/sharp (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering joints play
    • AdvisorySteering fluid leaking at reservoir
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass30,431 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,431 miles
    Test number
    756656755099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,428 miles (+4,966)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,428 miles
    Test number
    479144045037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  20. Pass25,462 miles (+2,661)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,462 miles
    Test number
    477626723451
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass22,801 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,801 miles
    Test number
    146209143084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,933 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,933 miles
    Test number
    835538182128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,544 miles
    Test number
    616998761010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 DZR

Does LD08 DZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DZR is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DZR?
The MOT on LD08 DZR is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DZR done?
LD08 DZR was recorded at 144,460 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,689 miles a year.
Has LD08 DZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DZR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 DZR 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 LD08 DZR find?
LD08 DZR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front cranked arm inner bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front cranked arm inner bush; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, and 1 more.

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