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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L4 TDDMOT history

L4 TDD is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 125,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,615 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 TDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 TDD was last recorded at 125,615 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 8,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,114 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,501 miles
Average per year
8,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,615 miles
  • 2025 – 117,114 miles
  • 2024 – 113,508 miles
  • 2023 – 108,866 miles
  • 2022 – 105,411 miles
  • 2021 – 99,141 miles
  • 2020 – 89,845 miles
  • 2019 – 79,004 miles
  • 2018 – 67,987 miles
  • 2017 – 57,679 miles
  • 2016 – 47,232 miles
  • 2015 – 37,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,615 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,615 miles (+8,501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    267706238504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,114 miles (+3,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,114 miles
    Test number
    726718844256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,508 miles (+4,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,508 miles
    Test number
    134533998711
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass108,866 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    237457249300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,411 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,411 miles
    Test number
    700835343083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,391 miles (+6,250)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,391 miles
    Test number
    552040029647
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass99,141 miles (+9,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,141 miles
    Test number
    798545097143
    • 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))
  8. Pass89,845 miles (+10,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,845 miles
    Test number
    210423979409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass79,004 miles (+11,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    135143384239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass67,987 miles (+10,308)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    799116147166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,679 miles (+10,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    457826101246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass47,232 miles (+9,337)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    797780729088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,895 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    897879915227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,674 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,674 miles
    Test number
    126010025430
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r wheel repaired
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about L4 TDD

Does L4 TDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 TDD is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 TDD?
The MOT on L4 TDD is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 TDD done?
L4 TDD was recorded at 125,615 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,037 miles a year.
Has L4 TDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 TDD has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 TDD 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 L4 TDD find?
L4 TDD passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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