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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L25 DRHMOT history

L25 DRH is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L25 DRH silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,460 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 DRH was last recorded at 186,460 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 8,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,795 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,665 miles
Average per year
8,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,460 miles
  • 2025 – 177,795 miles
  • 2024 – 172,751 miles
  • 2023 – 167,622 miles
  • 2022 – 162,278 miles
  • 2020 – 156,024 miles
  • 2019 – 146,732 miles
  • 2018 – 124,253 miles
  • 2015 – 117,389 miles
  • 2014 – 103,359 miles
  • 2013 – 86,373 miles
  • 2012 – 81,121 miles
  • 2011 – 71,957 miles
  • 2010 – 62,888 miles
  • 2009 – 52,267 miles
  • 2008 – 42,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,460 miles (+8,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,460 miles
    Test number
    896067699624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,795 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    177,795 miles
    Test number
    364075545539
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail177,746 miles (+4,995)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,746 miles
    Test number
    184825642358
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension has slight play

  4. Pass172,751 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,751 miles
    Test number
    474063993522
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail172,751 miles (+5,129)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,751 miles
    Test number
    966255654462
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass167,622 miles (+5,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,622 miles
    Test number
    720753412546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass162,278 miles (+6,254)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,278 miles
    Test number
    474175458179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass156,024 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,024 miles
    Test number
    521986096772
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail156,024 miles (+9,292)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,024 miles
    Test number
    285908220859
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall spilt possible been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,732 miles (+22,479)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,732 miles
    Test number
    119555750727
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass124,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,253 miles
    Test number
    734388757482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,253 miles (+6,864)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,253 miles
    Test number
    528164970200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass117,389 miles (+14,030)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,389 miles
    Test number
    770472966688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,359 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,359 miles
    Test number
    118886824123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail103,296 miles (+16,923)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    426102924196
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass86,373 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    105595033195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,121 miles (+9,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    898193792226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass71,957 miles (+9,069)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    477351511345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    551265180258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,888 miles (+10,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    450715880275
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass52,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    323613799430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,267 miles (+9,715)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    910222699271
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass42,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    360149688263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 DRH

Does L25 DRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DRH is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 DRH?
The MOT on L25 DRH is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 DRH done?
L25 DRH was recorded at 186,460 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 8,103 miles a year.
Has L25 DRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DRH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 DRH 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 L25 DRH find?
L25 DRH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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