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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L15 PSTMOT history

L15 PST is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 7 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 193,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L15 PST black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
193,456 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 PST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 PST was last recorded at 193,456 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,454 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,456 miles
  • 2025 – 189,420 miles
  • 2024 – 186,091 miles
  • 2023 – 181,557 miles
  • 2022 – 117,991 miles
  • 2021 – 173,079 miles
  • 2020 – 170,024 miles
  • 2019 – 165,582 miles
  • 2018 – 161,370 miles
  • 2017 – 158,225 miles
  • 2016 – 154,636 miles
  • 2015 – 151,582 miles
  • 2014 – 147,269 miles
  • 2013 – 131,385 miles
  • 2012 – 108,341 miles
  • 2011 – 85,617 miles
  • 2010 – 61,380 miles
  • 2009 – 41,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,456 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    193,456 miles
    Test number
    232445897868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail193,454 miles (+4,034)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,454 miles
    Test number
    246288687034
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass189,420 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    189,420 miles
    Test number
    353376687376
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in plastic cover but looks ok from what can be seen

  4. Fail189,419 miles (+3,328)1 dangerous6 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,419 miles
    Test number
    698376821963
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in plastic cover but looks ok from what can be seen

  5. Pass186,091 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    186,091 miles
    Test number
    180582577106
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail186,091 miles (+4,534)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,091 miles
    Test number
    641632805728
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low also, very faint output (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass181,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,557 miles
    Test number
    222096098062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,557 miles (+63,566)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,557 miles
    Test number
    904143010527
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,991 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,991 miles
    Test number
    570011002983
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail177,990 miles (+4,911)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,990 miles
    Test number
    531109448508
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass173,079 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,079 miles
    Test number
    878436108861
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail173,079 miles (+3,055)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,079 miles
    Test number
    227238467610
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass170,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    170,024 miles
    Test number
    164147571624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Fail170,024 miles (+4,442)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,024 miles
    Test number
    293744281989
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  15. Pass165,582 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,582 miles
    Test number
    179972251489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner facees (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  16. Fail165,580 miles (+4,210)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,580 miles
    Test number
    527626066767
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner facees (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  17. Pass161,370 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,370 miles
    Test number
    702006810576
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass158,225 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,225 miles
    Test number
    944351556970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass154,636 miles (+3,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    154,636 miles
    Test number
    862810409462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass151,582 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    151,582 miles
    Test number
    537179375076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail151,579 miles (+4,310)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,579 miles
    Test number
    499927275039
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  22. Pass147,269 miles (+15,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    147,269 miles
    Test number
    368161144145
    • NoteO/S/R tyre on legal limit
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass131,385 miles (+23,044)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    337307943210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass108,341 miles (+22,724)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,341 miles
    Test number
    916066352282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass85,617 miles (+24,237)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    359527851270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,380 miles (+19,432)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    842718750211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,948 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,948 miles
    Test number
    104311469221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    251232269064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 PST

Does L15 PST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 PST is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 PST?
The MOT on L15 PST is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 PST done?
L15 PST was recorded at 193,456 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 9,177 miles a year.
Has L15 PST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 PST has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 PST 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 L15 PST find?
L15 PST passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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