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BMW 535

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L30 MMFMOT history

L30 MMF is a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L30 MMF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,038 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MMF was last recorded at 138,038 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,017 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,021 miles
Average per year
5,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,038 miles
  • 2024 – 135,017 miles
  • 2022 – 123,687 miles
  • 2021 – 119,363 miles
  • 2020 – 118,063 miles
  • 2019 – 114,365 miles
  • 2018 – 111,147 miles
  • 2017 – 106,561 miles
  • 2016 – 103,495 miles
  • 2015 – 96,017 miles
  • 2014 – 92,541 miles
  • 2013 – 84,287 miles
  • 2012 – 74,064 miles
  • 2011 – 62,532 miles
  • 2010 – 53,801 miles
  • 2009 – 44,134 miles
  • 2008 – 33,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,038 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,038 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    148527746844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,017 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,017 miles
    Test number
    105073021308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased up restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased up restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail134,939 miles (+1,091)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,939 miles
    Test number
    841142094115
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system CANNOT SEE WHERE ASSUMMING UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR PANELS (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,848 miles (+10,161)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,848 miles
    Test number
    716799064698
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective clamp broken area of flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn unevenly below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,687 miles
    Test number
    149028978134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,687 miles (+4,324)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,687 miles
    Test number
    392210689006
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,363 miles
    Test number
    545267263958
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers + undertrays fitted

  8. Fail119,363 miles (+1,300)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,363 miles
    Test number
    328608626618
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers + undertrays fitted

  9. Pass118,063 miles (+3,698)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,063 miles
    Test number
    406597327153
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass114,365 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,365 miles
    Test number
    281942996679
    • 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail114,365 miles (+116)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,365 miles
    Test number
    851854813498
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail114,249 miles (+3,102)3 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,249 miles
    Test number
    570120085536
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended l/h side lamp inop rear fog lamp inop (4.10 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass111,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,147 miles
    Test number
    433794561846
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail111,147 miles (+4,586)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,147 miles
    Test number
    344327719239
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass106,561 miles (+3,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,561 miles
    Test number
    741415618364
    • 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)

  16. Pass103,495 miles (+48)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,495 miles
    Test number
    905347383424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront disks corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  17. Fail103,447 miles (+7,430)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    862827191897
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear puncture nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront disks corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  18. Pass96,017 miles (+3,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    766797725187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail92,541 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,541 miles
    Test number
    247037644188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside

  20. Pass92,541 miles (+8,254)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,541 miles
    Test number
    408897444194
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside

  21. Pass84,287 miles (+10,223)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,287 miles
    Test number
    329402443193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass74,064 miles (+11,532)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,064 miles
    Test number
    749359132126
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass62,532 miles (+8,731)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    889560221139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,801 miles (+9,667)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    134940240153
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted underneath the vehicle

  25. Pass44,134 miles (+10,889)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,134 miles
    Test number
    253204939425
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnderneath of car fitted with covers

  26. Pass33,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    721005848162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 MMF

Does L30 MMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MMF is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MMF?
The MOT on L30 MMF is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MMF done?
L30 MMF was recorded at 138,038 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,947 miles a year.
Has L30 MMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MMF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 MMF 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 L30 MMF find?
L30 MMF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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