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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L20 JVJMOT history

L20 JVJ is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 12 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,610 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JVJ was last recorded at 138,610 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,007 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,603 miles
Average per year
8,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,610 miles
  • 2025 – 137,007 miles
  • 2024 – 134,156 miles
  • 2023 – 126,063 miles
  • 2021 – 117,663 miles
  • 2020 – 114,308 miles
  • 2019 – 108,622 miles
  • 2018 – 96,083 miles
  • 2017 – 80,356 miles
  • 2016 – 65,471 miles
  • 2015 – 51,896 miles
  • 2014 – 40,438 miles
  • 2013 – 25,116 miles
  • 2012 – 20,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,610 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,610 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,610 miles
    Test number
    621276897936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,007 miles
    Test number
    181290877234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,007 miles (+2,851)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,007 miles
    Test number
    607128662653
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. Pass134,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,156 miles
    Test number
    609499908615
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  5. Fail134,156 miles (+8,093)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,156 miles
    Test number
    384287758864
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  6. Pass126,063 miles (+8,400)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    691009175750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,663 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,663 miles
    Test number
    520278974909
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Pass116,082 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,082 miles
    Test number
    634855825219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,308 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,308 miles
    Test number
    890768963941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,622 miles (+12,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    108,622 miles
    Test number
    566970619409
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop
  11. Pass96,083 miles (+15,727)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,083 miles
    Test number
    648500608292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,356 miles (+14,885)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    988395271639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,471 miles (+13,575)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    141192578842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,896 miles (+11,458)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    746094315104
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass40,438 miles (+15,322)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,438 miles
    Test number
    417371724123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,116 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,116 miles
    Test number
    129448723163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,954 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    595263422228
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on very inner edges

Questions about L20 JVJ

Does L20 JVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JVJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 JVJ?
The MOT on L20 JVJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JVJ done?
L20 JVJ was recorded at 138,610 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,745 miles a year.
Has L20 JVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JVJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 JVJ 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 L20 JVJ find?
L20 JVJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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