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BMW 530

Red and Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L30 YDLMOT history

L30 YDL is a red and black diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,285 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 YDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 YDL was last recorded at 149,285 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,566 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,719 miles
Average per year
6,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,285 miles
  • 2025 – 146,566 miles
  • 2024 – 144,718 miles
  • 2023 – 143,751 miles
  • 2022 – 143,111 miles
  • 2021 – 140,423 miles
  • 2020 – 138,098 miles
  • 2019 – 130,070 miles
  • 2018 – 121,342 miles
  • 2017 – 111,531 miles
  • 2016 – 103,578 miles
  • 2015 – 96,664 miles
  • 2014 – 84,913 miles
  • 2013 – 72,736 miles
  • 2012 – 66,943 miles
  • 2011 – 53,373 miles
  • 2010 – 39,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,285 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To the front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front both front tyres worn on outer edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,285 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,285 miles
    Test number
    222778223560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To the front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,566 miles (+1,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,566 miles
    Test number
    483799373876
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play To the front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,718 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,718 miles
    Test number
    292950907173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,751 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,751 miles
    Test number
    157843233097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass143,111 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,111 miles
    Test number
    521275715760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,423 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,423 miles
    Test number
    301569968405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,098 miles (+8,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,098 miles
    Test number
    319814462587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass130,070 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,070 miles
    Test number
    732769926115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,342 miles (+9,811)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,342 miles
    Test number
    475396068008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,531 miles (+304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,531 miles
    Test number
    918060195856
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail111,227 miles (+7,649)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,227 miles
    Test number
    373416175067
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge. (4.2.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  12. Pass103,578 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,578 miles
    Test number
    273011780863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,664 miles (+11,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,664 miles
    Test number
    695888335146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,913 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    819446124182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,736 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    468387023131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear inner edge

  16. Fail72,735 miles (+5,792)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,735 miles
    Test number
    209497223406
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear inner edge

  17. Pass66,943 miles (+13,570)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    687084292091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    276276971052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,373 miles (+14,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    335725571015
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass39,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,241 miles
    Test number
    591431260074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,236 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,236 miles
    Test number
    374691860026
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L30 YDL

Does L30 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 YDL is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 YDL?
The MOT on L30 YDL is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 YDL done?
L30 YDL was recorded at 149,285 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,655 miles a year.
Has L30 YDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 YDL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L30 YDL 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 YDL find?
L30 YDL passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the front of wheel; oil leak, but not excessive.

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