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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L3 FYYMOT history

L3 FYY is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 19 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 152,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,114 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FYY was last recorded at 152,114 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 5,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,651 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,463 miles
Average per year
9,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,114 miles
  • 2022 – 146,651 miles
  • 2021 – 134,378 miles
  • 2020 – 119,805 miles
  • 2019 – 109,710 miles
  • 2018 – 99,118 miles
  • 2017 – 96,083 miles
  • 2016 – 78,235 miles
  • 2015 – 64,156 miles
  • 2014 – 49,365 miles
  • 2013 – 36,070 miles
  • 2012 – 22,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,114 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,114 miles (+5,463)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,114 miles
    Test number
    786271907708
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass146,651 miles (+12,273)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,651 miles
    Test number
    755879423996
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,378 miles (+14,573)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,378 miles
    Test number
    279973568365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,805 miles (+10,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,805 miles
    Test number
    307042003740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,710 miles (+10,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    708600194195
    • 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))
  6. Pass99,118 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,118 miles
    Test number
    444281759770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,083 miles (+17,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,083 miles
    Test number
    448818152883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass78,235 miles (+14,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,235 miles
    Test number
    993768936686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff mounting bush split
  9. Pass64,156 miles (+14,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    987334315674
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass49,365 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,365 miles
    Test number
    489627834403
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Fail49,365 miles (+13,295)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,365 miles
    Test number
    395689524362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass36,070 miles (+13,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,070 miles
    Test number
    519949733303
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass22,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,974 miles
    Test number
    656783832378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 FYY

Does L3 FYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FYY is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 FYY?
The MOT on L3 FYY is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FYY done?
L3 FYY was recorded at 152,114 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 9,862 miles a year.
Has L3 FYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FYY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on L3 FYY 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 L3 FYY find?
L3 FYY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 1 more.

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