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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,986 cc

LD08 YTVMOT history

LD08 YTV is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 22 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LD08 YTV blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,470 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 YTV was last recorded at 121,470 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 7,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,557 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,913 miles
Average per year
6,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,470 miles
  • 2025 – 113,557 miles
  • 2024 – 105,774 miles
  • 2023 – 96,761 miles
  • 2022 – 86,023 miles
  • 2021 – 72,208 miles
  • 2020 – 63,616 miles
  • 2019 – 54,835 miles
  • 2018 – 44,876 miles
  • 2017 – 35,311 miles
  • 2016 – 23,196 miles
  • 2015 – 21,518 miles
  • 2014 – 20,085 miles
  • 2013 – 17,870 miles
  • 2012 – 14,911 miles
  • 2011 – 12,534 miles
  • 2010 – 11,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,470 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bad connection (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play up and down movement
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play up and down movement
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and rear brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,470 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    453470701672
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bad connection (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play up and down movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play up and down movement
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

  2. Fail121,470 miles (+7,913)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    954119144998
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bad connection (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play up and down movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play up and down movement
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

  3. Pass113,557 miles (+7,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,557 miles
    Test number
    148903088711
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,774 miles (+9,013)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,774 miles
    Test number
    479728936346
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,761 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,761 miles
    Test number
    247954327443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail96,754 miles (+10,731)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    383660900856
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass86,023 miles (+13,815)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    336742129432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,208 miles (+8,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    356961737906
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake pipes perished
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  9. Pass63,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,616 miles
    Test number
    299468573227
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low

  10. Fail63,616 miles (+8,781)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,616 miles
    Test number
    808593677362
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on wear bars

  11. Pass54,835 miles (+9,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,835 miles
    Test number
    741484700988
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass44,876 miles (+9,565)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,876 miles
    Test number
    735228879140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,311 miles (+12,115)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,311 miles
    Test number
    584686709269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,196 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,196 miles
    Test number
    695280141297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,518 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,518 miles
    Test number
    937613285026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,085 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,085 miles
    Test number
    258573984010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,870 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,870 miles
    Test number
    616159673082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,911 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,911 miles
    Test number
    715502972042
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass14,911 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,911 miles
    Test number
    756332872030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,534 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,534 miles
    Test number
    388044381018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,992 miles
    Test number
    254195290210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 YTV

Does LD08 YTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 YTV is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YTV?
The MOT on LD08 YTV is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 YTV done?
LD08 YTV was recorded at 121,470 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,942 miles a year.
Has LD08 YTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YTV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 YTV 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 YTV find?
LD08 YTV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bad connection; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 7 more.

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