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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L31 ALKMOT history

L31 ALK is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 92,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,097 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 ALK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 ALK was last recorded at 92,097 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,944 miles · 15 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
8,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,097 miles
  • 2025 – 76,760 miles
  • 2024 – 64,574 miles
  • 2023 – 46,508 miles
  • 2022 – 44,297 miles
  • 2021 – 35,215 miles
  • 2020 – 30,807 miles
  • 2019 – 27,445 miles
  • 2018 – 25,956 miles
  • 2017 – 18,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,097 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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,097 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,097 miles
    Test number
    736119337512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,944 miles (+15,184)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,944 miles
    Test number
    990374484695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass76,760 miles (+12,186)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,760 miles
    Test number
    618584942324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,574 miles (+18,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    313635387313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass46,508 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    46,508 miles
    Test number
    100220115488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass44,297 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    545987699668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,825 miles (+8,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,825 miles
    Test number
    742487471873
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass35,215 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,215 miles
    Test number
    408095229632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,807 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    924998138889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,445 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    443340615738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,956 miles (+7,760)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,956 miles
    Test number
    130010064403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,196 miles
    Test number
    704589797529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 ALK

Does L31 ALK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 ALK is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 ALK?
The MOT on L31 ALK is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 ALK done?
L31 ALK was recorded at 92,097 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 8,417 miles a year.
Has L31 ALK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 ALK has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 ALK 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 ALK find?
L31 ALK passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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