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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L6 WPXMOT history

L6 WPX is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,478 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WPX was last recorded at 157,478 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,454 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
6,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,478 miles
  • 2024 – 154,794 miles
  • 2023 – 148,948 miles
  • 2021 – 146,963 miles
  • 2020 – 143,761 miles
  • 2019 – 135,360 miles
  • 2018 – 133,049 miles
  • 2017 – 125,764 miles
  • 2016 – 117,311 miles
  • 2015 – 115,869 miles
  • 2014 – 100,896 miles
  • 2013 – 89,101 miles
  • 2012 – 81,683 miles
  • 2011 – 69,378 miles
  • 2010 – 67,501 miles
  • 2009 – 62,078 miles
  • 2008 – 50,006 miles
  • 2007 – 44,824 miles
  • 2006 – 34,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,478 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,478 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,478 miles
    Test number
    831463670293
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail157,454 miles (+2,660)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,454 miles
    Test number
    658839026610
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank rear mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass154,794 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,794 miles
    Test number
    927281482595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,948 miles (+1,985)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,948 miles
    Test number
    859222478320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels and tyres

  5. Pass146,963 miles (+3,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,963 miles
    Test number
    103569821999
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass143,761 miles (+8,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,761 miles
    Test number
    430631235687
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive All over (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake test just passed on 16%.Offside rear reading low.

  7. Pass135,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    192527294854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail135,360 miles (+2,311)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    160969233377
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,049 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,049 miles
    Test number
    157018629344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,992 miles (+7,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,992 miles
    Test number
    670264622854
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass125,764 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,764 miles
    Test number
    726953348706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,311 miles
    Test number
    636171115843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail117,311 miles (+1,442)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,311 miles
    Test number
    732551523012
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,869 miles (+14,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,869 miles
    Test number
    613654976634
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner trackrod
    • 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)

  15. Pass100,896 miles (+11,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    346556224258
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass89,101 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    329948523443
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail89,101 miles (+7,418)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    576408223221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass81,683 miles (+12,305)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,683 miles
    Test number
    466765532275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight freeplay in steering rack

  19. Pass69,378 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    597137831215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,501 miles (+5,423)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,501 miles
    Test number
    521162670280
    • NoteRear pads are starting to get slightly low
    • NoteVery slight play in pasenger wheel

  21. Pass62,078 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    443029179254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,836 miles (+11,830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,836 miles
    Test number
    252372439221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    581165768047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,004 miles (+5,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,004 miles
    Test number
    744485968056
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Fail44,824 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    322727897470
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  26. Pass44,824 miles (+10,675)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    473627397251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,149 miles
    Test number
    240452396225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 WPX

Does L6 WPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WPX is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 WPX?
The MOT on L6 WPX is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 WPX done?
L6 WPX was recorded at 157,478 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,435 miles a year.
Has L6 WPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WPX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 WPX 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 L6 WPX find?
L6 WPX passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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