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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L3 TFRMOT history

L3 TFR is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 170,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,299 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TFR was last recorded at 170,299 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,191 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,108 miles
Average per year
8,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,299 miles
  • 2024 – 166,191 miles
  • 2023 – 159,345 miles
  • 2022 – 149,726 miles
  • 2021 – 141,417 miles
  • 2020 – 132,317 miles
  • 2019 – 122,587 miles
  • 2018 – 113,514 miles
  • 2017 – 106,925 miles
  • 2016 – 96,974 miles
  • 2015 – 88,052 miles
  • 2014 – 80,581 miles
  • 2013 – 72,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,299 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,299 miles (+4,108)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,299 miles
    Test number
    148324497596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass166,191 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,191 miles
    Test number
    860217337025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail166,181 miles (+6,836)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,181 miles
    Test number
    423774816275
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,345 miles (+9,619)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,345 miles
    Test number
    219893861852
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,726 miles (+8,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,726 miles
    Test number
    741872045688
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,417 miles (+9,100)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,417 miles
    Test number
    903041564385
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms bushes started to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,317 miles (+9,730)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,317 miles
    Test number
    901924408104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,587 miles
    Test number
    690952871250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,587 miles (+9,073)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,587 miles
    Test number
    308117751652
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,514 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,514 miles
    Test number
    779899350946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,925 miles (+9,951)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    861687358103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,974 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,974 miles
    Test number
    907899651622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,052 miles (+7,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,052 miles
    Test number
    913601231932
    • 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)

  14. Pass80,581 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,581 miles
    Test number
    947563584292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,711 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    517378603385
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteThe vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L3 TFR

Does L3 TFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TFR is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 TFR?
The MOT on L3 TFR is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TFR done?
L3 TFR was recorded at 170,299 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 8,155 miles a year.
Has L3 TFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TFR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 TFR 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 TFR find?
L3 TFR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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