BMW 530
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
L31 CAPMOT history
L31 CAP is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,069 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 125,069 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 CAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 CAP was last recorded at 125,069 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 124,728 miles · 1 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 341 miles
- Average per year
- 4,920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 125,069 miles
- 2024 – 124,728 miles
- 2023 – 123,776 miles
- 2022 – 117,693 miles
- 2021 – 116,892 miles
- 2020 – 114,997 miles
- 2019 – 111,782 miles
- 2018 – 110,012 miles
- 2017 – 107,680 miles
- 2015 – 107,195 miles
- 2014 – 103,945 miles
- 2013 – 98,498 miles
- 2012 – 94,264 miles
- 2011 – 87,182 miles
- 2010 – 77,345 miles
- 2009 – 68,751 miles
- 2008 – 59,694 miles
- 2007 – 48,880 miles
- 2006 – 39,438 miles
- 2005 – 29,987 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,069 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust heatshield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,069 miles (+341)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 125,069 miles
- Test number
- 543609713453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
Pass124,728 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 124,728 miles
- Test number
- 357813048656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded
Fail124,728 miles (+952)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,728 miles
- Test number
- 340562955908
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded
Pass123,776 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 123,776 miles
- Test number
- 131702938798
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
Fail123,769 miles (+6,076)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,769 miles
- Test number
- 669468296541
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
Pass117,693 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 117,693 miles
- Test number
- 437145339438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,675 miles (+783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 117,675 miles
- Test number
- 253797900219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,892 miles (+1,895)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2022
- Odometer
- 116,892 miles
- Test number
- 823790942387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake performance only just met
Pass114,997 miles (+3,215)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2021
- Odometer
- 114,997 miles
- Test number
- 275994689676
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,782 miles (+1,770)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2020
- Odometer
- 111,782 miles
- Test number
- 548904850793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,012 miles (+2,332)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 110,012 miles
- Test number
- 744569328569
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 107,680 miles
- Test number
- 546988789538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,680 miles (+485)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,680 miles
- Test number
- 733629805715
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass107,195 miles (+3,250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 107,195 miles
- Test number
- 845235268429
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair
Pass103,945 miles (+5,447)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 103,945 miles
- Test number
- 435518054308
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass98,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 98,498 miles
- Test number
- 706981513350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,498 miles (+4,234)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,498 miles
- Test number
- 939940713373
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass94,264 miles (+7,082)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 94,264 miles
- Test number
- 499027412495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,182 miles (+9,837)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 87,182 miles
- Test number
- 319965501319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteREAR BRAKE PADS WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION...
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges of tread pattern
- NoteOff side rear tyre worn to 3mm
Pass77,345 miles (+8,594)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 77,345 miles
- Test number
- 480700800340
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge of tread pattern
Pass68,751 miles (+9,057)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 68,751 miles
- Test number
- 460866809454
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,694 miles (+10,814)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 59,694 miles
- Test number
- 510982608308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,880 miles (+9,442)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 48,880 miles
- Test number
- 370496207305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,438 miles (+9,451)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 39,438 miles
- Test number
- 521797606346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 29,987 miles
- Test number
- 403168105446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 CAP
- Does L31 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 CAP expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 CAP?
- The MOT on L31 CAP expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 CAP done?
- L31 CAP was recorded at 125,069 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 4,920 miles a year.
- Has L31 CAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 CAP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L31 CAP 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 CAP find?
- L31 CAP passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.
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