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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L18 PAWMOT history

L18 PAW is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 3 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 180,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,295 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 PAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 PAW was last recorded at 180,295 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 6,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,658 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,637 miles
Average per year
10,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,295 miles
  • 2025 – 173,658 miles
  • 2024 – 166,509 miles
  • 2023 – 160,014 miles
  • 2022 – 153,845 miles
  • 2021 – 147,620 miles
  • 2020 – 141,110 miles
  • 2019 – 134,774 miles
  • 2018 – 120,922 miles
  • 2017 – 86,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,295 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,295 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,295 miles
    Test number
    348044771170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,658 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,658 miles
    Test number
    275379948503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,509 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,509 miles
    Test number
    108814287065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,402 miles (+6,388)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,402 miles
    Test number
    941507477286
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass160,014 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,014 miles
    Test number
    817324956898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,845 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,845 miles
    Test number
    193010012630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,620 miles
    Test number
    212270207119
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail147,619 miles (+6,509)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,619 miles
    Test number
    758038164798
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass141,110 miles (+6,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,110 miles
    Test number
    300687187585
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass134,774 miles (+13,852)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,774 miles
    Test number
    925790460592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,922 miles
    Test number
    372051594987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,922 miles (+34,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,922 miles
    Test number
    967099232870
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass86,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,770 miles
    Test number
    359373359452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 PAW

Does L18 PAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PAW is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 PAW?
The MOT on L18 PAW is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 PAW done?
L18 PAW was recorded at 180,295 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 10,392 miles a year.
Has L18 PAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 PAW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 PAW 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 L18 PAW find?
L18 PAW passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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