
BMW 530
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
X29 GDWMOT history
X29 GDW is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 166,541 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,560 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X29 GDW
- 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
- 6 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X29 GDW was last recorded at 166,541 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 9,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,877 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,664 miles
- Average per year
- 8,560 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,541 miles
- 2025 – 156,877 miles
- 2024 – 143,746 miles
- 2023 – 134,597 miles
- 2022 – 120,374 miles
- 2021 – 109,918 miles
- 2020 – 106,040 miles
- 2019 – 100,674 miles
- 2018 – 91,671 miles
- 2017 – 85,152 miles
- 2016 – 78,874 miles
- 2015 – 72,744 miles
- 2014 – 63,779 miles
- 2013 – 52,657 miles
- 2011 – 36,329 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
245/40/zr/18 bridgestone re050a
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside front tyre wearing thin on edges of tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Strong advisory that the nearside front flexi brake hose is partialy twisted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,541 miles (+9,664)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 166,541 miles
- Test number
- 139669092971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,877 miles (+13,131)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 156,877 miles
- Test number
- 998067577589
- AdvisoryFront Plastic undertray missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Mount has slight lift and play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass143,746 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 143,746 miles
- Test number
- 980811726507
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing inner edge
Fail143,718 miles (+9,121)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,718 miles
- Test number
- 785401922662
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing inner edge
Pass134,597 miles (+14,223)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 134,597 miles
- Test number
- 454973316493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,374 miles (+10,456)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,374 miles
- Test number
- 913656061542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,918 miles (+3,878)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 109,918 miles
- Test number
- 877461039980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,040 miles (+5,366)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 106,040 miles
- Test number
- 684328545551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,674 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 100,674 miles
- Test number
- 145422938444
- AdvisoryFront under tray in poor condition
Fail100,674 miles (+9,003)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,674 miles
- Test number
- 502128232052
- DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory245/40/r18 93y run flat
- AdvisoryFront under tray in poor condition
Pass91,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 91,671 miles
- Test number
- 966733414395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,671 miles (+6,519)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,671 miles
- Test number
- 908874416142
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass85,152 miles (+83)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 85,152 miles
- Test number
- 308659564161
- Advisory245/40/zr/18 bridgestone re050a
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing thin on edges of tread
- AdvisoryStrong advisory that the nearside front flexi brake hose is partialy twisted
Fail85,069 miles (+6,195)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,069 miles
- Test number
- 162484645488
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Advisory245/40/zr/18 bridgestone re050a
- AdvisoryNearside front inner brake pad worn thin nearly on wear sensor
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing thin on edges of tread
- AdvisoryStrong advisory that the nearside front flexi brake hose is partialy twisted
Pass78,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 78,874 miles
- Test number
- 881887316646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,874 miles (+6,130)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,874 miles
- Test number
- 416564963646
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,744 miles (+8,965)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 72,744 miles
- Test number
- 237646305433
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass63,779 miles (+11,122)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 63,779 miles
- Test number
- 539599074012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,657 miles (+16,328)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 52,657 miles
- Test number
- 156508093438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 36,329 miles
- Test number
- 106130241187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X29 GDW
- Does X29 GDW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 GDW is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X29 GDW?
- The MOT on X29 GDW is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X29 GDW done?
- X29 GDW was recorded at 166,541 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 8,560 miles a year.
- Has X29 GDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X29 GDW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on X29 GDW 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 X29 GDW find?
- X29 GDW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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