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When is the MOT due for BIG 166?

The MOT for BIG 166 is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of BIG 166?

The recorded mileage for BIG 166 is 112,493 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BIG 166 ULEZ compliant?

No, BIG 166 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · BIG 166

BIG 166

2008 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08/12/2008. Recorded mileage 112,493 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026.

Make & Model: BMW 530
Year / Origin: 2008 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/11/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 112,493 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 112,493 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 2993cc

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BIG 166 Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
112,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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BIG 166 Mileage History

14/11/201119,569 mi
21/12/201225,704 mi+6,135 mi
19/12/201331,674 mi+5,970 mi
19/12/201331,674 mi
17/12/201440,079 mi+8,405 mi
17/12/201440,079 mi
16/12/201548,507 mi+8,428 mi
06/12/201655,519 mi+7,012 mi
13/12/201764,945 mi+9,426 mi
17/12/201869,876 mi+4,931 mi
05/12/201974,673 mi+4,797 mi
04/12/202077,375 mi+2,702 mi
09/12/202181,311 mi+3,936 mi
15/12/202286,827 mi+5,516 mi
20/12/202395,816 mi+8,989 mi
20/12/202395,816 mi
04/12/2024104,123 mi+8,307 mi
14/11/2025112,493 mi+8,370 mi

Average of roughly 6,637 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

BIG 166 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 05:21

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 530 (BIG 166) between November 2011 and November 2025.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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