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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L1 XVMMOT history

L1 XVM is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
152,051 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 XVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 XVM was last recorded at 152,051 miles on 16 May 2026, 5,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2014: 80,098 miles, lower than 194,770 miles on 17 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,046 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,005 miles
Average per year
2,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,051 miles
  • 2025 – 147,046 miles
  • 2024 – 142,037 miles
  • 2023 – 135,945 miles
  • 2022 – 132,024 miles
  • 2020 – 123,043 miles
  • 2019 – 117,135 miles
  • 2018 – 109,404 miles
  • 2017 – 104,064 miles
  • 2016 – 95,861 miles
  • 2015 – 85,013 miles
  • 2014 – 80,098 miles
  • 2013 – 194,770 miles
  • 2012 – 166,151 miles
  • 2011 – 118,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,051 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperative both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear wiper missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,051 miles (+5,005)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,051 miles
    Test number
    261887573427
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperative both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  2. Pass147,046 miles (+5,009)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    147,046 miles
    Test number
    189854322804
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  3. Pass142,037 miles (+6,092)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,037 miles
    Test number
    831728011308
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at rear

  4. Pass135,945 miles (+3,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    463372810488
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,024 miles
    Test number
    962130514380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,024 miles (+8,981)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,024 miles
    Test number
    179631531309
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass123,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,043 miles
    Test number
    573083993935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,043 miles (+5,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,043 miles
    Test number
    564815238543
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass117,135 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,135 miles
    Test number
    450926905864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,133 miles (+7,729)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,133 miles
    Test number
    678979203296
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition dpf is been removed (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass109,404 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,404 miles
    Test number
    546472320885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,064 miles (+8,203)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    191819215805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,861 miles (+10,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,861 miles
    Test number
    662100912690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,013 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,013 miles
    Test number
    390392511454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,098 miles (-114,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    207593314240
    • NoteFront tyres worn on the edge

  16. Pass194,770 miles (+28,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    194,770 miles
    Test number
    526068893193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass166,151 miles (+47,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    166,151 miles
    Test number
    868608902269
    • 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)

  18. Pass118,714 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    118,714 miles
    Test number
    619498581133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about L1 XVM

Does L1 XVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 XVM is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 XVM?
The MOT on L1 XVM is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 XVM done?
L1 XVM was recorded at 152,051 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 2,244 miles a year.
Has L1 XVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 XVM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 XVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 XVM find?
L1 XVM passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front fog lamps inoperative both sides, and 6 more.

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