BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
V18 AKLMOT history
V18 AKL is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 4 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 161,051 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 AKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 AKL was last recorded at 161,051 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 8,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,308 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,743 miles
- Average per year
- 9,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,051 miles
- 2025 – 152,308 miles
- 2024 – 145,916 miles
- 2023 – 136,536 miles
- 2022 – 124,052 miles
- 2021 – 107,921 miles
- 2020 – 101,696 miles
- 2019 – 93,928 miles
- 2018 – 78,393 miles
- 2016 – 68,010 miles
- 2015 – 59,795 miles
- 2014 – 50,781 miles
- 2013 – 43,901 miles
- 2012 – 34,506 miles
- 2011 – 25,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,051 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,051 miles (+8,743)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 161,051 miles
- Test number
- 944040160602
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Pass152,308 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,308 miles
- Test number
- 856137119388
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail152,308 miles (+6,392)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,308 miles
- Test number
- 840717245523
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass145,916 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 145,916 miles
- Test number
- 985655587046
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail145,916 miles (+9,380)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,916 miles
- Test number
- 454516101210
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass136,536 miles (+12,484)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 136,536 miles
- Test number
- 367923583567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 124,052 miles
- Test number
- 530675619592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,052 miles (+16,131)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,052 miles
- Test number
- 276035396090
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass107,921 miles (+6,225)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 107,921 miles
- Test number
- 316758213475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,696 miles (+7,768)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 101,696 miles
- Test number
- 526098233390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 93,928 miles
- Test number
- 620578261533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,928 miles (+15,535)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,928 miles
- Test number
- 394516550974
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Pass78,393 miles (+10,383)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 78,393 miles
- Test number
- 724936431737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,010 miles (+8,215)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 68,010 miles
- Test number
- 829603525802
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
Pass59,795 miles (+9,014)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 59,795 miles
- Test number
- 458519735234
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,781 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,781 miles
- Test number
- 347927824439
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSidewall damage n/s/r
Pass50,781 miles (+6,880)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 50,781 miles
- Test number
- 678657224287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSidewall damage n/s/r
Pass43,901 miles (+9,395)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 43,901 miles
- Test number
- 115941033294
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,506 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 34,506 miles
- Test number
- 136333032242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail34,506 miles (+8,658)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,506 miles
- Test number
- 369033832272
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,848 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 25,848 miles
- Test number
- 828284631282
- 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)
- NoteRunning out of reserve travel omn park brake
Questions about V18 AKL
- Does V18 AKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 AKL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 AKL?
- The MOT on V18 AKL is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 AKL done?
- V18 AKL was recorded at 161,051 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 9,378 miles a year.
- Has V18 AKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 AKL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on V18 AKL 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 V18 AKL find?
- V18 AKL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s); service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front.
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