BMW 530
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
S8 EFNMOT history
S8 EFN is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,502 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 165,502 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 EFN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 EFN was last recorded at 165,502 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 9,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,628 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,874 miles
- Average per year
- 7,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,502 miles
- 2024 – 155,628 miles
- 2023 – 144,044 miles
- 2022 – 133,360 miles
- 2021 – 123,186 miles
- 2020 – 119,545 miles
- 2019 – 114,931 miles
- 2018 – 108,672 miles
- 2017 – 103,210 miles
- 2016 – 96,786 miles
- 2015 – 91,147 miles
- 2014 – 85,216 miles
- 2013 – 79,155 miles
- 2012 – 70,028 miles
- 2011 – 61,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,502 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 4 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,502 miles (+9,874)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 165,502 miles
- Test number
- 790742960282
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass155,628 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 155,628 miles
- Test number
- 866080394916
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail155,622 miles (+11,578)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,622 miles
- Test number
- 272972198986
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,044 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 144,044 miles
- Test number
- 785967486396
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail144,044 miles (+10,684)1 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,044 miles
- Test number
- 921773044469
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass133,360 miles (+10,174)5 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 133,360 miles
- Test number
- 877874170654
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass123,186 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 123,186 miles
- Test number
- 766761623899
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail123,183 miles (+3,638)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,183 miles
- Test number
- 351343809002
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,545 miles (+4,614)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,545 miles
- Test number
- 478309074909
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,931 miles (+6,259)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,931 miles
- Test number
- 500383271993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,672 miles (+5,462)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,672 miles
- Test number
- 201816180801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,210 miles (+6,424)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 103,210 miles
- Test number
- 803430913643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,786 miles (+5,639)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 96,786 miles
- Test number
- 665835276424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,147 miles (+5,931)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 91,147 miles
- Test number
- 667701259261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,216 miles (+6,061)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 85,216 miles
- Test number
- 938670684236
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass79,155 miles (+9,127)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 79,155 miles
- Test number
- 306965283279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,028 miles (+8,684)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 70,028 miles
- Test number
- 208713602331
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn is 1.6mm. rear brake pads wearing thin.
Pass61,344 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 61,344 miles
- Test number
- 246792201364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,164 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,164 miles
- Test number
- 506907571202
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S8 EFN
- Does S8 EFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 EFN is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S8 EFN?
- The MOT on S8 EFN is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 EFN done?
- S8 EFN was recorded at 165,502 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,393 miles a year.
- Has S8 EFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 EFN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S8 EFN 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 S8 EFN find?
- S8 EFN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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