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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

P4 DRLMOT history

P4 DRL is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,151 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P4 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P4 DRL was last recorded at 163,151 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,058 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,093 miles
Average per year
6,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,151 miles
  • 2025 – 159,058 miles
  • 2024 – 154,557 miles
  • 2023 – 147,883 miles
  • 2022 – 142,092 miles
  • 2021 – 136,152 miles
  • 2020 – 131,833 miles
  • 2019 – 129,157 miles
  • 2018 – 124,805 miles
  • 2017 – 120,254 miles
  • 2016 – 115,036 miles
  • 2015 – 108,965 miles
  • 2014 – 105,584 miles
  • 2013 – 92,247 miles
  • 2012 – 75,208 miles
  • 2011 – 65,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,151 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,151 miles (+4,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,151 miles
    Test number
    943105285997
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass159,058 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,058 miles
    Test number
    803726159872
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass154,557 miles (+6,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,557 miles
    Test number
    693429765467
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass147,883 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,883 miles
    Test number
    267118181100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,092 miles
    Test number
    146929509234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail142,092 miles (+5,940)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,092 miles
    Test number
    420301113825
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass136,152 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,152 miles
    Test number
    780501304451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,833 miles
    Test number
    681623789554
    • AdvisoryBoth cv gaiters leaking slightly
  9. Fail131,833 miles (+2,676)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,833 miles
    Test number
    346402466979
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth cv gaiters leaking slightly
  10. Pass129,157 miles (+4,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,157 miles
    Test number
    858881740474
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear cv gaiters slightly deteriorated
  11. Pass124,805 miles (+4,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,805 miles
    Test number
    136443459438
    • AdvisoryBoth outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated
  12. Pass120,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,254 miles
    Test number
    729530800451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,254 miles (+5,218)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,254 miles
    Test number
    173155882677
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  14. Pass115,036 miles (+6,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,036 miles
    Test number
    489987635681
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty and pitted
  15. Pass108,965 miles (+3,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,965 miles
    Test number
    184308280624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass105,584 miles (+13,337)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,584 miles
    Test number
    155300984245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,247 miles (+17,039)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,247 miles
    Test number
    108993063290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,208 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    748753362230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers split
  19. Fail75,208 miles (+9,940)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    698553562270
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag lamp/srs lamp on
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteServotronic fault
  20. Pass65,268 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,268 miles
    Test number
    339322471422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    249894261461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P4 DRL

Does P4 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P4 DRL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P4 DRL?
The MOT on P4 DRL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P4 DRL done?
P4 DRL was recorded at 163,151 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,450 miles a year.
Has P4 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P4 DRL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on P4 DRL 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 P4 DRL find?
P4 DRL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm.

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