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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L31 LWHMOT history

L31 LWH is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L31 LWH blue 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 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
190,554 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LWH was last recorded at 190,554 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 16,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,569 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,985 miles
Average per year
9,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,554 miles
  • 2024 – 173,569 miles
  • 2023 – 153,872 miles
  • 2022 – 151,733 miles
  • 2021 – 149,756 miles
  • 2020 – 139,413 miles
  • 2019 – 124,471 miles
  • 2018 – 113,564 miles
  • 2017 – 104,869 miles
  • 2016 – 100,633 miles
  • 2015 – 94,787 miles
  • 2014 – 87,203 miles
  • 2013 – 78,063 miles
  • 2012 – 58,132 miles
  • 2011 – 51,053 miles
  • 2010 – 44,017 miles
  • 2009 – 35,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,554 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,554 miles (+16,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    190,554 miles
    Test number
    542884051728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass173,569 miles (+19,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,569 miles
    Test number
    565414845990
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,872 miles (+2,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,872 miles
    Test number
    632257389120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,733 miles (+1,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,733 miles
    Test number
    122968210652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass149,756 miles (+10,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,756 miles
    Test number
    733024338485
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,413 miles (+14,942)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,413 miles
    Test number
    984325054307
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass124,471 miles (+10,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,471 miles
    Test number
    698543295120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass113,564 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,564 miles
    Test number
    390056498268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail113,564 miles (+8,695)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,564 miles
    Test number
    241785336788
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,869 miles (+4,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,869 miles
    Test number
    415317298107
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass100,633 miles (+5,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,633 miles
    Test number
    280011221421
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass94,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    371685002385
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail94,786 miles (+7,583)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    662493444998
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass87,203 miles (+9,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    299843004377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass78,063 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,063 miles
    Test number
    349450953378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,568 miles
    Test number
    567668593032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,568 miles (+11,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,568 miles
    Test number
    435105293079
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass58,132 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,132 miles
    Test number
    185930992000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    187841791460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,053 miles (+7,036)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    368871291078
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,017 miles (+8,376)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,017 miles
    Test number
    361271670025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,641 miles
    Test number
    613264769097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,641 miles2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,641 miles
    Test number
    720001869038
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L31 LWH

Does L31 LWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LWH is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 LWH?
The MOT on L31 LWH is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LWH done?
L31 LWH was recorded at 190,554 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 9,302 miles a year.
Has L31 LWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LWH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L31 LWH 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 LWH find?
L31 LWH passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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