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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

M88 GCBMOT history

M88 GCB is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
136,200 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 GCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
17 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 GCB was last recorded at 136,200 miles on 17 May 2025, 4,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2020: 116,858 miles, lower than 121,666 miles on 25 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,975 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,225 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,200 miles
  • 2024 – 131,975 miles
  • 2023 – 129,283 miles
  • 2022 – 117,575 miles
  • 2021 – 117,074 miles
  • 2020 – 116,858 miles
  • 2019 – 121,666 miles
  • 2018 – 116,849 miles
  • 2017 – 115,235 miles
  • 2016 – 106,676 miles
  • 2015 – 101,159 miles
  • 2014 – 92,671 miles
  • 2013 – 85,870 miles
  • 2012 – 80,160 miles
  • 2011 – 72,308 miles
  • 2009 – 71,615 miles
  • 2008 – 65,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,200 miles (+4,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,200 miles
    Test number
    239131592052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    131,975 miles
    Test number
    610749530223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,975 miles (+2,692)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,975 miles
    Test number
    392123843441
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,283 miles (+11,708)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,283 miles
    Test number
    307820748414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,575 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,575 miles
    Test number
    764728624534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,074 miles (+216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    987251252973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advice (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,858 miles (-4,808)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    602625909184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,666 miles (+4,817)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,666 miles
    Test number
    509585924649
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,849 miles
    Test number
    661213904659
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail116,849 miles (+1,614)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,849 miles
    Test number
    215376288026
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour both des (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass115,235 miles (+8,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    636673578247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  12. Pass106,676 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    632146247173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,159 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,159 miles
    Test number
    829661745134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,671 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    547204264066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,870 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,870 miles
    Test number
    276850463030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,160 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    585128052015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,308 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    148199551483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,615 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,615 miles
    Test number
    693569529321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,444 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,444 miles
    Test number
    353895728466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about M88 GCB

Does M88 GCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M88 GCB expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M88 GCB?
The MOT on M88 GCB expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M88 GCB done?
M88 GCB was recorded at 136,200 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2025, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has M88 GCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 GCB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on M88 GCB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M88 GCB find?
M88 GCB passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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