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BMW 430

Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc

V8 LVBMOT history

V8 LVB is a grey diesel BMW 430 first used on 26 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 153,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
153,222 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
18,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
430
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LVB was last recorded at 153,222 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 19,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,533 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
19,689 miles
Average per year
18,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,222 miles
  • 2025 – 133,533 miles
  • 2024 – 114,165 miles
  • 2023 – 92,787 miles
  • 2022 – 79,796 miles
  • 2021 – 59,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,222 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 4 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,222 miles (+19,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    153,222 miles
    Test number
    650246261718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass133,533 miles (+19,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,533 miles
    Test number
    276045557957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass114,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,165 miles
    Test number
    169865811722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,165 miles (+21,378)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,165 miles
    Test number
    113208400272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise full brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator advise full brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,787 miles (+12,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,787 miles
    Test number
    387001353064
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,796 miles (+20,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,796 miles
    Test number
    687860992935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass59,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    728614833059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 LVB

Does V8 LVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LVB is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LVB?
The MOT on V8 LVB is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LVB done?
V8 LVB was recorded at 153,222 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 18,614 miles a year.
Has V8 LVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LVB has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 LVB 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 V8 LVB find?
V8 LVB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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