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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

L28 FSHMOT history

L28 FSH is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L28 FSH black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,719 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 FSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 FSH was last recorded at 120,719 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 6,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,843 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,876 miles
Average per year
5,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,719 miles
  • 2024 – 113,843 miles
  • 2023 – 110,870 miles
  • 2022 – 108,213 miles
  • 2021 – 105,076 miles
  • 2020 – 99,966 miles
  • 2018 – 92,582 miles
  • 2017 – 88,410 miles
  • 2016 – 84,241 miles
  • 2015 – 79,861 miles
  • 2014 – 62,191 miles
  • 2013 – 50,516 miles
  • 2012 – 37,694 miles
  • 2011 – 36,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,719 miles (+6,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,719 miles
    Test number
    406452050079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass113,843 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,843 miles
    Test number
    483367210303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,870 miles
    Test number
    395727231540
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted covering testable items
  4. Fail110,870 miles (+2,657)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,870 miles
    Test number
    181207198290
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted covering testable items
  5. Pass108,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,213 miles
    Test number
    419918812627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail108,213 miles (+3,137)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,213 miles
    Test number
    466752079125
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass105,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,076 miles
    Test number
    634535437536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail105,076 miles (+5,110)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,076 miles
    Test number
    860632815102
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass99,966 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,966 miles
    Test number
    302780991276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,582 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    442359936520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,410 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,410 miles
    Test number
    521806666583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,241 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    592077721303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,861 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    504092033169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,148 miles (+8)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    619722875032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteService light on
  15. Fail72,140 miles (+9,949)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,140 miles
    Test number
    357119155067
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteService light on
  16. Pass62,191 miles (+11,675)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,191 miles
    Test number
    939360304131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front corner of bumper damaged
  17. Pass50,516 miles (+12,822)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,516 miles
    Test number
    628994693015
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteService is due
  18. Pass37,694 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    746461282004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,689 miles (+842)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    575225172080
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass36,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,847 miles
    Test number
    996079161057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 FSH

Does L28 FSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 FSH is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 FSH?
The MOT on L28 FSH is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 FSH done?
L28 FSH was recorded at 120,719 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,606 miles a year.
Has L28 FSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 FSH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L28 FSH 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 L28 FSH find?
L28 FSH passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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