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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L11 TLOMOT history

L11 TLO is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,206 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 TLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 TLO was last recorded at 122,206 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 6,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,252 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,954 miles
Average per year
8,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,206 miles
  • 2025 – 115,252 miles
  • 2024 – 111,052 miles
  • 2023 – 104,852 miles
  • 2022 – 99,061 miles
  • 2021 – 92,417 miles
  • 2020 – 88,500 miles
  • 2019 – 78,884 miles
  • 2018 – 71,018 miles
  • 2017 – 59,925 miles
  • 2016 – 45,395 miles
  • 2015 – 32,374 miles
  • 2014 – 15,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Secondary bonnet catch seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,206 miles
    Test number
    177756415076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,201 miles (+6,949)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,201 miles
    Test number
    359616272353
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass115,252 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,252 miles
    Test number
    764149161973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized

  4. Fail115,251 miles (+4,199)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,251 miles
    Test number
    128834920634
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized

  5. Pass111,052 miles (+6,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,052 miles
    Test number
    246055362858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,852 miles (+5,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,852 miles
    Test number
    981104314247
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,061 miles
    Test number
    668569844297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail99,061 miles (+6,644)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,061 miles
    Test number
    881534906497
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,417 miles
    Test number
    911104946948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail92,417 miles (+3,917)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,417 miles
    Test number
    733095851614
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass88,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    376407779378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail88,500 miles (+9,616)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    536058026562
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,884 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,884 miles
    Test number
    609200895719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail78,882 miles (+7,864)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    359887228114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested unable to test brakes due to tyres being deflated and air suspension being to low (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT suspension arm front bushes have slight movement

  15. Pass71,018 miles (+544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,018 miles
    Test number
    696173964403
    • AdvisoryWet test

  16. Fail70,474 miles (+10,549)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    682098695959
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,925 miles (+14,530)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,925 miles
    Test number
    770383990921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,395 miles (+13,021)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    877192442789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,374 miles (+16,963)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,374 miles
    Test number
    137138665028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,411 miles
    Test number
    177352774476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 TLO

Does L11 TLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 TLO is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 TLO?
The MOT on L11 TLO is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 TLO done?
L11 TLO was recorded at 122,206 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 8,588 miles a year.
Has L11 TLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 TLO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 TLO 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 L11 TLO find?
L11 TLO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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