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BMW 530

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L31 ACPMOT history

L31 ACP is a white diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 176,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
176,792 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 ACP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 ACP was last recorded at 176,792 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,137 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,655 miles
Average per year
12,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,792 miles
  • 2025 – 170,137 miles
  • 2024 – 163,674 miles
  • 2023 – 155,303 miles
  • 2022 – 146,781 miles
  • 2021 – 136,729 miles
  • 2020 – 129,351 miles
  • 2019 – 123,860 miles
  • 2018 – 107,484 miles
  • 2017 – 79,676 miles
  • 2016 – 55,165 miles
  • 2015 – 37,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,792 miles
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER BANANA ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear DIFF MOUNTING BUSH'S CRACKING/SLIGHT PLAY

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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,792 miles (+6,655)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    176,792 miles
    Test number
    487598956447
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER BANANA ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear DIFF MOUNTING BUSH'S CRACKING/SLIGHT PLAY

  2. Pass170,137 miles (+6,463)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,137 miles
    Test number
    435846787916
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (BANANA ARMS) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CENTRE CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING BUSH'S DETERIORATED /CRACKING

  3. Pass163,674 miles (+8,371)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,674 miles
    Test number
    892704594587
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BANANA ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

  4. Pass155,303 miles (+8,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,303 miles
    Test number
    586300203544
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass146,781 miles (+10,052)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,781 miles
    Test number
    974007607587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,729 miles (+7,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,729 miles
    Test number
    660787899954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,351 miles (+5,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,351 miles
    Test number
    360618410104
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,860 miles (+16,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    123,860 miles
    Test number
    514308589304
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,484 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,484 miles
    Test number
    148274763505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,766 miles (+27,090)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,766 miles
    Test number
    451597925137
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,676 miles (+24,511)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,676 miles
    Test number
    782723556951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,165 miles (+18,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,165 miles
    Test number
    978203097489
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r air spring perished.
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre recommend attention.

  13. Pass37,047 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,047 miles
    Test number
    632782071994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,948 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    805506245197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,944 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    299257815482
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L31 ACP

Does L31 ACP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 ACP is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 ACP?
The MOT on L31 ACP is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 ACP done?
L31 ACP was recorded at 176,792 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 12,510 miles a year.
Has L31 ACP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 ACP has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L31 ACP 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 L31 ACP find?
L31 ACP passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower banana arm ball joint dust covers; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear diff mounting bush's cracking/slight play.

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