BMW logo

BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L5 OCSMOT history

L5 OCS is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 7 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L5 OCS silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,440 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,616 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L5 OCS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OCS was last recorded at 166,440 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 9,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,060 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,380 miles
Average per year
10,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,440 miles
  • 2024 – 157,060 miles
  • 2023 – 145,204 miles
  • 2022 – 130,065 miles
  • 2021 – 117,209 miles
  • 2019 – 101,206 miles
  • 2017 – 91,819 miles
  • 2016 – 76,700 miles
  • 2015 – 60,496 miles
  • 2014 – 41,160 miles
  • 2013 – 30,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,440 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,440 miles (+9,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,440 miles
    Test number
    200054300079
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass157,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,060 miles
    Test number
    504380329868
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail157,060 miles (+11,856)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,060 miles
    Test number
    514280902452
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass145,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,204 miles
    Test number
    745014891933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail145,203 miles (+15,138)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,203 miles
    Test number
    983148730300
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass130,065 miles (+12,856)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,065 miles
    Test number
    246336409672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,209 miles (+16,003)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,209 miles
    Test number
    330704449938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,206 miles (+9,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,206 miles
    Test number
    207514181834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass91,819 miles (+15,119)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    276844265211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,700 miles (+16,204)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    176380535109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,496 miles (+19,336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    491946017674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,160 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    289296754345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,318 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,318 miles
    Test number
    586093524026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,152 miles (+54)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,152 miles
    Test number
    165331433069
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail30,098 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,098 miles
    Test number
    825509323056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L5 OCS

Does L5 OCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OCS is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 OCS?
The MOT on L5 OCS is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OCS done?
L5 OCS was recorded at 166,440 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 10,616 miles a year.
Has L5 OCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OCS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 OCS 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 OCS find?
L5 OCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

Browse all L5O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.