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DF08VGG
2008 BMW 530
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration DF08VGG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 07 May 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 193,706 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 193,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 184,414 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 184,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- battery light on
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 179,021 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 179,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,405 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,947 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021 19 Jun 20265 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 154,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,061 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020 19 Jun 202623 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,969 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019 19 Jun 202618 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,553 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018 19 Jun 202617 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 118,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,391 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,625 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016 19 Jun 20263 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,910 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015 19 Jun 202618 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,694 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 19 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,274 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013 19 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,785 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2012 19 Jun 202612 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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DF08VGG was registered on 2008-07-21
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