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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L3 JVKMOT history

L3 JVK is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 177,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
177,815 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 JVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 JVK was last recorded at 177,815 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,465 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
10,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,815 miles
  • 2021 – 174,465 miles
  • 2020 – 169,374 miles
  • 2019 – 161,450 miles
  • 2018 – 155,475 miles
  • 2017 – 150,341 miles
  • 2016 – 144,821 miles
  • 2015 – 131,802 miles
  • 2014 – 112,744 miles
  • 2013 – 98,597 miles
  • 2012 – 77,432 miles
  • 2011 – 57,725 miles
  • 2010 – 41,608 miles
  • 2009 – 34,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    177,815 miles
    Test number
    118144329292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail177,813 miles (+3,348)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,813 miles
    Test number
    912637848653
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass174,465 miles (+5,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,465 miles
    Test number
    104814465067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass169,374 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,374 miles
    Test number
    618727150959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,450 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,450 miles
    Test number
    184636355612
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose
  6. Fail161,450 miles (+5,975)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,450 miles
    Test number
    505060623867
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild loose
  7. Pass155,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,475 miles
    Test number
    969343561279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail155,475 miles (+5,134)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,475 miles
    Test number
    659657501932
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass150,341 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    337535269810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,821 miles (+13,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,821 miles
    Test number
    564288072550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass131,802 miles (+19,058)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,802 miles
    Test number
    751322493491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,744 miles (+14,147)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,744 miles
    Test number
    545518644242
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres low tread
  13. Pass98,597 miles (+21,165)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,597 miles
    Test number
    906882853254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass77,432 miles (+19,707)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,432 miles
    Test number
    585782942226
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe badly corroded at flexi-hose joint area.
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded at flexi-hose joint area.
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe not clipped in on 1x securing clip near flexi-hose joint.
    • NoteRear brake pipes chaffing together slightly.
  15. Pass57,725 miles (+16,117)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,725 miles
    Test number
    318313121249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,608 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,608 miles
    Test number
    631231250296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,313 miles
    Test number
    352266749404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 JVK

Does L3 JVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 JVK expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 JVK?
The MOT on L3 JVK expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 JVK done?
L3 JVK was recorded at 177,815 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 10,965 miles a year.
Has L3 JVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 JVK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 JVK 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 JVK find?
L3 JVK passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened.

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