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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L15 TPSMOT history

L15 TPS is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 18 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 234,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2023
Mileage
234,846 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 TPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L15 TPS was last recorded at 234,846 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 13,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,689 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
13,157 miles
Average per year
12,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 234,846 miles
  • 2022 – 221,689 miles
  • 2021 – 206,147 miles
  • 2020 – 193,991 miles
  • 2019 – 185,121 miles
  • 2017 – 174,872 miles
  • 2016 – 164,409 miles
  • 2015 – 157,213 miles
  • 2014 – 146,648 miles
  • 2013 – 134,884 miles
  • 2012 – 119,469 miles
  • 2011 – 102,106 miles
  • 2010 – 86,099 miles
  • 2009 – 69,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail234,846 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousUnable to test rear wheel bearings
  • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail234,846 miles (+13,157)4 dangerous21 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,846 miles
    Test number
    618313281663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUnable to test rear wheel bearings
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Pass221,689 miles (+15,542)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    221,689 miles
    Test number
    929381593391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass206,147 miles (+12,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    206,147 miles
    Test number
    499696285750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass193,991 miles (+8,870)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    193,991 miles
    Test number
    458455314027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,121 miles (+10,249)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    185,121 miles
    Test number
    330025015702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,872 miles (+10,463)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    174,872 miles
    Test number
    574099814524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,409 miles (+7,196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    164,409 miles
    Test number
    284807577691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,213 miles
    Test number
    694895653474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    319150947357
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  10. Fail146,648 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,648 miles
    Test number
    135354894228
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass146,648 miles (+11,764)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    146,648 miles
    Test number
    256174194270
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail134,884 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,884 miles
    Test number
    275830293287
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass134,884 miles (+15,415)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,884 miles
    Test number
    579260793284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,469 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    426913492271
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass119,469 miles (+17,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    756633992255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,106 miles (+16,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,106 miles
    Test number
    456802091241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail86,099 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,099 miles
    Test number
    244554780256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play and rear brake pads can not be viewed

  18. Pass86,099 miles (+3,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,099 miles
    Test number
    802594780298
    • NoteN/s front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play and rear brake pads can not be viewed

  19. Pass83,099 miles (+13,816)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,099 miles
    Test number
    223816390051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,283 miles
    Test number
    580211619111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 TPS

Does L15 TPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 TPS expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 TPS?
The MOT on L15 TPS expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 TPS done?
L15 TPS was recorded at 234,846 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 12,044 miles a year.
Has L15 TPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 TPS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 TPS 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 TPS find?
L15 TPS failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 21 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 25 more.

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