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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LD08 NSKMOT history

LD08 NSK is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 212,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LD08 NSK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
212,841 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NSK was last recorded at 212,841 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,564 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
9,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,841 miles
  • 2025 – 206,370 miles
  • 2024 – 198,661 miles
  • 2023 – 187,239 miles
  • 2022 – 175,528 miles
  • 2021 – 171,273 miles
  • 2020 – 168,457 miles
  • 2019 – 165,130 miles
  • 2018 – 163,555 miles
  • 2017 – 156,775 miles
  • 2016 – 147,049 miles
  • 2015 – 136,515 miles
  • 2014 – 121,929 miles
  • 2013 – 107,344 miles
  • 2012 – 94,274 miles
  • 2011 – 75,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Strong advise (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass212,841 miles (+277)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    212,841 miles
    Test number
    182209163914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Strong advise (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail212,564 miles (+6,194)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,564 miles
    Test number
    402856361399
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Strong advise (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass206,370 miles (+488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    206,370 miles
    Test number
    722708238106
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail205,882 miles (+7,221)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,882 miles
    Test number
    210164536440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass198,661 miles (+11,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    198,661 miles
    Test number
    558169474795
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass187,239 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,239 miles
    Test number
    479441133691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail186,941 miles (+11,413)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,941 miles
    Test number
    919634131894
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass175,528 miles (+4,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,528 miles
    Test number
    134354081931
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass171,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    171,273 miles
    Test number
    655662514615
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail171,273 miles (+2,816)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,273 miles
    Test number
    712975327098
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass168,457 miles (+3,327)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    168,457 miles
    Test number
    327486482877
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass165,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    165,130 miles
    Test number
    733012809034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail165,130 miles (+1,575)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,130 miles
    Test number
    467128839743
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass163,555 miles (+6,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,555 miles
    Test number
    964570679052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Pass156,775 miles (+9,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,775 miles
    Test number
    806720952014
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass147,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,049 miles
    Test number
    735561787700
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  17. Fail147,049 miles (+10,534)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,049 miles
    Test number
    396902263545
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  18. Pass136,515 miles (+14,586)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,515 miles
    Test number
    219143645036
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside hand brake effort low

  19. Pass121,929 miles (+14,585)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,929 miles
    Test number
    467851314003
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass107,344 miles (+13,070)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,344 miles
    Test number
    106130143496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass94,274 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    599998432040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  22. Fail94,274 miles (+19,178)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    447608332009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Pass75,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,096 miles
    Test number
    185842381471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 NSK

Does LD08 NSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 NSK is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NSK?
The MOT on LD08 NSK is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 NSK done?
LD08 NSK was recorded at 212,841 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 9,189 miles a year.
Has LD08 NSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NSK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 NSK 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 NSK find?
LD08 NSK passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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