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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.

X29 GDW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass166,541 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass166,541 miles (+9,664)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,541 miles
    Test number
    139669092971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. Pass120,374 miles (+10,456)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,374 miles
    Test number
    913656061542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,918 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,918 miles
    Test number
    877461039980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass100,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,674 miles
    Test number
    145422938444
    • AdvisoryFront under tray in poor condition
  10. 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
  11. Pass91,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,671 miles
    Test number
    966733414395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass78,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,874 miles
    Test number
    881887316646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass72,744 miles (+8,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,744 miles
    Test number
    237646305433
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass63,779 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    539599074012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,657 miles (+16,328)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,657 miles
    Test number
    156508093438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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