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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,987 cc

L13 PJEMOT history

L13 PJE is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 90,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

L13 PJE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
90,570 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 PJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 PJE was last recorded at 90,570 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,143 miles · 13 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
1,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,570 miles
  • 2021 – 90,143 miles
  • 2018 – 88,971 miles
  • 2017 – 85,123 miles
  • 2016 – 80,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,570 miles

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.

  • Both rear jacking points corroded but not within prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

6 tests since 13 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,570 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    364066263925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,143 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,143 miles
    Test number
    690293132681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,971 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    749582081767
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded but not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Fail88,971 miles (+3,848)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    963473255554
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded but not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass85,123 miles (+4,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    740359826914
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner rear sill sections corroded
  6. Pass80,598 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,598 miles
    Test number
    954075307592
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

Questions about L13 PJE

Does L13 PJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 PJE expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 PJE?
The MOT on L13 PJE expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 PJE done?
L13 PJE was recorded at 90,570 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 1,188 miles a year.
Has L13 PJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 PJE has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L13 PJE 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 L13 PJE find?
L13 PJE passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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