BMW 530
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
V8 SEYMOT history
V8 SEY is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 127,751 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 SEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 SEY was last recorded at 127,751 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,609 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,142 miles
- Average per year
- 6,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,751 miles
- 2025 – 123,609 miles
- 2024 – 116,925 miles
- 2023 – 109,871 miles
- 2022 – 102,645 miles
- 2021 – 97,272 miles
- 2020 – 92,002 miles
- 2019 – 85,096 miles
- 2018 – 78,494 miles
- 2017 – 67,905 miles
- 2016 – 60,379 miles
- 2015 – 50,505 miles
- 2014 – 43,045 miles
- 2013 – 37,320 miles
- 2012 – 32,098 miles
- 2011 – 24,196 miles
- 2010 – 17,393 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,751 miles
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ...rear section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,751 miles (+4,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 127,751 miles
- Test number
- 214288762204
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass123,609 miles (+6,684)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 123,609 miles
- Test number
- 250267724797
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass116,925 miles (+7,054)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 116,925 miles
- Test number
- 247342889564
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,871 miles (+117)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 109,871 miles
- Test number
- 674900422518
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ...rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine + under body covers fitted
Fail109,754 miles (+7,109)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,754 miles
- Test number
- 962192599392
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ...rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine + under body covers fitted
Pass102,645 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 102,645 miles
- Test number
- 651738043919
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,645 miles (+5,373)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,645 miles
- Test number
- 291589910806
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,272 miles (+5,270)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,272 miles
- Test number
- 364456027478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine and under floor covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to register on DSM
Pass92,002 miles (+6,906)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 92,002 miles
- Test number
- 978811683283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
Pass85,096 miles (+6,602)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,096 miles
- Test number
- 165381706966
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
- AdvisoryEngine & under body covers fitted
Pass78,494 miles (+10,589)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 78,494 miles
- Test number
- 195971524090
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to register on DSM
- AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryVehicle tested on a wet snowy day
Pass67,905 miles (+7,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 67,905 miles
- Test number
- 542408211379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,379 miles (+9,874)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 60,379 miles
- Test number
- 370782389542
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall damaged
Pass50,505 miles (+7,460)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 50,505 miles
- Test number
- 967838755097
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,045 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 43,045 miles
- Test number
- 625999844088
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail43,045 miles (+5,725)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,045 miles
- Test number
- 898489344067
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,320 miles (+5,222)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 37,320 miles
- Test number
- 719053763083
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/S front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,098 miles (+7,902)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,098 miles
- Test number
- 767818162011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,196 miles (+6,803)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,196 miles
- Test number
- 885124981042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,393 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 17,393 miles
- Test number
- 173712880474
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres outer edges worn
Questions about V8 SEY
- Does V8 SEY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 SEY is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 SEY?
- The MOT on V8 SEY is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 SEY done?
- V8 SEY was recorded at 127,751 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,979 miles a year.
- Has V8 SEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 SEY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on V8 SEY 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 SEY find?
- V8 SEY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate; upper driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed.
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