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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L60 KJEMOT history

L60 KJE is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 6 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,238 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L60 KJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L60 KJE was last recorded at 126,238 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,080 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,158 miles
Average per year
5,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,238 miles
  • 2025 – 123,080 miles
  • 2024 – 122,793 miles
  • 2023 – 122,378 miles
  • 2022 – 121,326 miles
  • 2021 – 117,779 miles
  • 2020 – 115,097 miles
  • 2019 – 114,096 miles
  • 2018 – 112,725 miles
  • 2017 – 110,989 miles
  • 2016 – 108,845 miles
  • 2015 – 106,895 miles
  • 2014 – 100,883 miles
  • 2013 – 93,123 miles
  • 2012 – 82,292 miles
  • 2011 – 62,834 miles
  • 2010 – 43,948 miles
  • 2009 – 35,051 miles
  • 2008 – 25,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,238 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens defectiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,238 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,238 miles
    Test number
    194116036210
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,238 miles (+3,158)2 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,238 miles
    Test number
    279390499026
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,080 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,080 miles
    Test number
    286711249336
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,080 miles (+287)1 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,080 miles
    Test number
    918683940824
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,793 miles (+415)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,793 miles
    Test number
    983438313970
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s and N/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,378 miles (+1,052)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,378 miles
    Test number
    879601985267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,326 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,326 miles
    Test number
    178904657687
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated

  8. Fail121,326 miles (+3,547)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,326 miles
    Test number
    574937267248
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated

  9. Pass117,779 miles (+2,682)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,779 miles
    Test number
    545007008742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglight not working
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryRear ball joint dust covers slight deterioration

  10. Pass115,097 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    403453424504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail115,087 miles (+991)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,087 miles
    Test number
    909638376265
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass114,096 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,096 miles
    Test number
    425812523613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,725 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,725 miles
    Test number
    580904813659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,989 miles
    Test number
    270656563723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,989 miles (+2,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,989 miles
    Test number
    582390587973
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing 1 from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

  16. Pass108,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,845 miles
    Test number
    687276918028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,845 miles (+1,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,845 miles
    Test number
    421396342260
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass106,895 miles (+6,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,895 miles
    Test number
    199459974861
    • AdvisoryNsr top arm ball joint starting to smaer

  19. Pass100,883 miles (+7,760)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,883 miles
    Test number
    319717074272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel filler flap spring defective and not pushing flap outwards when pressed. Can still can access to fuel cap.

  20. Pass93,123 miles (+10,831)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,123 miles
    Test number
    316120273234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    509362382280
    • 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)

  22. Fail82,292 miles (+19,458)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    327232982215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  23. Pass62,834 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    178580181227
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S/R upper suspension arm ball joint rubber split.

  24. Fail62,834 miles (+18,886)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    519619771293
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S/R upper suspension arm ball joint rubber split.

  25. Pass43,948 miles (+8,897)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    364613170245
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHand brakes noisy
    • NoteTopped up coolant header tank

  26. Pass35,051 miles (+9,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,051 miles
    Test number
    584120559267
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass25,474 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,474 miles
    Test number
    484782568277
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

Questions about L60 KJE

Does L60 KJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L60 KJE is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L60 KJE?
The MOT on L60 KJE is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L60 KJE done?
L60 KJE was recorded at 126,238 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,583 miles a year.
Has L60 KJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L60 KJE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L60 KJE 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 L60 KJE find?
L60 KJE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 12 more.

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