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2008 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration LD08PLJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 27 Feb 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 143,131 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 143,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,230 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,206 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,072 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2024 7 Jun 202616 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,791 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,047 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
28 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,166 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,505 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2020 7 Jun 20264 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,657 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges( both sides front tyres) (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,938 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake has slight travel
- Engine and under covers fitted
- Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,087 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,611 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 7 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,720 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,842 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,747 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2013 7 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,489 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2013 7 Jun 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,556 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2012 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LD08PLJ was registered on 2008-05-07
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