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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L3 OPUMOT history

L3 OPU is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,867 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OPU was last recorded at 129,867 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,020 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,847 miles
Average per year
5,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,867 miles
  • 2024 – 126,020 miles
  • 2023 – 122,249 miles
  • 2022 – 118,053 miles
  • 2021 – 114,944 miles
  • 2020 – 110,040 miles
  • 2019 – 107,752 miles
  • 2018 – 97,586 miles
  • 2017 – 88,710 miles
  • 2016 – 82,413 miles
  • 2015 – 78,751 miles
  • 2014 – 74,175 miles
  • 2013 – 68,533 miles
  • 2012 – 62,682 miles
  • 2011 – 54,001 miles
  • 2010 – 47,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,867 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,867 miles
    Test number
    423081330857
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail129,867 miles (+3,847)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,867 miles
    Test number
    670313406642
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass126,020 miles (+3,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,020 miles
    Test number
    987148987588
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  4. Pass122,249 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,249 miles
    Test number
    179582295338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,053 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,053 miles
    Test number
    669547603390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,944 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    800266229722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,040 miles (+2,288)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,040 miles
    Test number
    896739637231
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,752 miles (+10,166)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,752 miles
    Test number
    638692898924
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass97,586 miles (+8,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    386082709245
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass88,710 miles (+6,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,710 miles
    Test number
    597534635926
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass82,413 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,413 miles
    Test number
    878316611571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,751 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,751 miles
    Test number
    459847045091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,175 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,175 miles
    Test number
    136375754010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,533 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    719263453099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,682 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,682 miles
    Test number
    149012952087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,001 miles (+6,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    265465441067
    • 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)

  17. Pass47,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    123687850453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 OPU

Does L3 OPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OPU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 OPU?
The MOT on L3 OPU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OPU done?
L3 OPU was recorded at 129,867 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,223 miles a year.
Has L3 OPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OPU has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 OPU 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 OPU find?
L3 OPU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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