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2008 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration VM02DOG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 31 Mar 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 240,563 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 239,301 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
14 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 239,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 231,415 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 221,722 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 211,185 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023 13 Jun 202616 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 201,816 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre wearing low
12 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 201,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre wearing low
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 196,058 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 187,769 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 187,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 178,437 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 178,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 166,735 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 166,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 158,771 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 13 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 153,494 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 13 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 153,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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VM02DOG was registered on 2008-03-31
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