BMW 530
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc
L3 OBVMOT history
L3 OBV is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 23 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,503 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 166,503 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 OBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 OBV was last recorded at 166,503 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,221 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,282 miles
- Average per year
- 7,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,503 miles
- 2025 – 162,221 miles
- 2024 – 150,718 miles
- 2021 – 134,525 miles
- 2020 – 128,433 miles
- 2019 – 121,551 miles
- 2018 – 116,689 miles
- 2017 – 111,775 miles
- 2016 – 104,102 miles
- 2015 – 95,766 miles
- 2014 – 85,020 miles
- 2013 – 74,310 miles
- 2012 – 65,669 miles
- 2011 – 57,154 miles
- 2010 – 49,157 miles
- 2009 – 42,121 miles
- 2008 – 33,928 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,503 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on undertray restricted view of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,503 miles (+4,282)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 166,503 miles
- Test number
- 846428581657
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on undertray restricted view of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,221 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 162,221 miles
- Test number
- 971090909642
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,221 miles (+11,503)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,221 miles
- Test number
- 521866109691
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,718 miles (+16,193)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 150,718 miles
- Test number
- 720538338025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,525 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 134,525 miles
- Test number
- 872960749428
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail134,524 miles (+6,091)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,524 miles
- Test number
- 581107672537
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass128,433 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 128,433 miles
- Test number
- 380378434246
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail128,433 miles (+6,882)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,433 miles
- Test number
- 528753551137
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass121,551 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 121,551 miles
- Test number
- 344005195445
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,550 miles (+4,861)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,550 miles
- Test number
- 841013134452
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,689 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 116,689 miles
- Test number
- 779452909806
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail116,688 miles (+4,913)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,688 miles
- Test number
- 107372824969
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass111,775 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 111,775 miles
- Test number
- 923084946649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & sidewalls scrubbed & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges & sidewall scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail111,775 miles (+7,673)2 dangerous4 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,775 miles
- Test number
- 442259947378
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & sidewalls scrubbed & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges & sidewall scrubbed (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass104,102 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 104,102 miles
- Test number
- 347416329832
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail104,101 miles (+8,335)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,101 miles
- Test number
- 814984312758
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass95,766 miles (+10,746)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 95,766 miles
- Test number
- 313161181083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,020 miles (+10,710)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 85,020 miles
- Test number
- 378783174435
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass74,310 miles (+8,641)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 74,310 miles
- Test number
- 998237053268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,669 miles (+8,515)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 65,669 miles
- Test number
- 337031132380
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,154 miles (+7,997)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,154 miles
- Test number
- 406253411341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,157 miles (+7,036)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 49,157 miles
- Test number
- 990755410314
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,121 miles (+8,193)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,121 miles
- Test number
- 262639009388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 33,928 miles
- Test number
- 291993428395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 OBV
- Does L3 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OBV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 OBV?
- The MOT on L3 OBV is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 OBV done?
- L3 OBV was recorded at 166,503 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
- Has L3 OBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 OBV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 OBV 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 OBV find?
- L3 OBV passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive on undertray restricted view of engine.
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