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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L20 WLMMOT history

L20 WLM is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 3 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 150,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,821 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 WLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 WLM was last recorded at 150,821 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 9,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,456 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,365 miles
Average per year
10,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,821 miles
  • 2024 – 141,456 miles
  • 2023 – 131,681 miles
  • 2022 – 124,078 miles
  • 2020 – 93,276 miles
  • 2019 – 78,483 miles
  • 2018 – 70,872 miles
  • 2017 – 63,523 miles
  • 2016 – 56,986 miles
  • 2015 – 36,313 miles
  • 2014 – 29,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,821 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,821 miles (+9,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,821 miles
    Test number
    299379324682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,456 miles (+9,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,456 miles
    Test number
    905591703832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm attached to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight chip to windscreen
  3. Pass131,681 miles (+7,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,681 miles
    Test number
    835354261803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge almost to the plies/cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge almost to the plies/c (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass124,078 miles (+13,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    299701847766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,928 miles (+17,652)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,928 miles
    Test number
    629704891354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,276 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,276 miles
    Test number
    133267080608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,483 miles (+6,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,483 miles
    Test number
    825064808117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass78,483 miles (+7,611)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,483 miles
    Test number
    903040021452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,872 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    640821146857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,523 miles
    Test number
    524369022652
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean
  11. Fail63,523 miles (+6,537)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,523 miles
    Test number
    906315514978
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean
  12. Pass56,986 miles (+20,673)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,986 miles
    Test number
    320468878738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,313 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    418012586210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,063 miles
    Test number
    427770514401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 WLM

Does L20 WLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 WLM is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 WLM?
The MOT on L20 WLM is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 WLM done?
L20 WLM was recorded at 150,821 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 10,940 miles a year.
Has L20 WLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 WLM has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on L20 WLM 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 WLM find?
L20 WLM passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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