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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

L3 KMXMOT history

L3 KMX is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 8 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 177,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
177,432 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
16,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KMX was last recorded at 177,432 miles on 5 Jul 2026, 10,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
167,411 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,021 miles
Average per year
16,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,432 miles
  • 2025 – 167,411 miles
  • 2024 – 159,541 miles
  • 2023 – 138,351 miles
  • 2022 – 108,051 miles
  • 2021 – 100,141 miles
  • 2020 – 80,228 miles
  • 2019 – 59,956 miles
  • 2018 – 43,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,432 miles (+10,021)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    177,432 miles
    Test number
    437000206862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  2. Pass167,411 miles (+7,870)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,411 miles
    Test number
    843811046278
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass159,541 miles (+21,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    159,541 miles
    Test number
    980749755738
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass138,351 miles (+30,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,351 miles
    Test number
    346036425874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  5. Pass108,051 miles (+7,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,051 miles
    Test number
    855310422945
    • 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. Pass100,141 miles (+19,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    623274527798
    • AdvisoryNo emission reading emitted on test
  7. Pass80,228 miles (+20,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,228 miles
    Test number
    329627573868
    • 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))
  8. Pass59,956 miles (+16,523)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    270994825754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    240820009357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,430 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,430 miles
    Test number
    334497411413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L3 KMX

Does L3 KMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KMX is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KMX?
The MOT on L3 KMX is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KMX done?
L3 KMX was recorded at 177,432 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2026, an average of 16,586 miles a year.
Has L3 KMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KMX has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L3 KMX 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 KMX find?
L3 KMX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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