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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L5 JOBMOT history

L5 JOB is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L5 JOB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,939 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JOB was last recorded at 144,939 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 10,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,963 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,976 miles
Average per year
8,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,939 miles
  • 2025 – 133,963 miles
  • 2024 – 118,557 miles
  • 2023 – 104,254 miles
  • 2022 – 95,415 miles
  • 2021 – 88,864 miles
  • 2020 – 81,778 miles
  • 2019 – 76,641 miles
  • 2018 – 70,182 miles
  • 2017 – 62,312 miles
  • 2016 – 58,674 miles
  • 2015 – 53,269 miles
  • 2014 – 46,853 miles
  • 2013 – 36,654 miles
  • 2012 – 27,979 miles
  • 2011 – 16,730 miles
  • 2010 – 14,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,939 miles
  • 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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,939 miles (+10,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,939 miles
    Test number
    153746316938
    • 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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass133,963 miles (+15,406)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,963 miles
    Test number
    189991677270
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass118,557 miles (+14,303)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,557 miles
    Test number
    839020231325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,254 miles (+8,839)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,254 miles
    Test number
    945169165684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,415 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,415 miles
    Test number
    265922609207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,349 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    633612818811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,864 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,864 miles
    Test number
    343662240697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,778 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    901402332660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,641 miles (+6,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,641 miles
    Test number
    531285979542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin With inner pad that appears on limit - advise full check with road wheels removed to confirm wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin With inner pad that appears on limit - advise full check with road wheels removed to confirm wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source if unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass70,182 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    184612161280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,312 miles (+3,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    493064399218
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner rear brake pads appear worn thin with a restricted view. Advise full check with wheels removed to confirm wear. (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass58,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,674 miles
    Test number
    678990988770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,674 miles (+5,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,674 miles
    Test number
    288075575858
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass53,269 miles (+6,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    656113935294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass46,853 miles (+10,199)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,853 miles
    Test number
    566400424267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,654 miles (+8,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,654 miles
    Test number
    737132043215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass27,979 miles (+11,249)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,979 miles
    Test number
    417950132282
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres on 3mm.
  18. Pass16,730 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,730 miles
    Test number
    517845531278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,061 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,061 miles
    Test number
    212027630281
    • NoteLeaking nail in n/s/f tyre.
    • NoteSmall cut on inner wall of n/s/r tyre.

Questions about L5 JOB

Does L5 JOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JOB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JOB?
The MOT on L5 JOB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 JOB done?
L5 JOB was recorded at 144,939 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,109 miles a year.
Has L5 JOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JOB has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on L5 JOB 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 L5 JOB find?
L5 JOB passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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