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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

L7 XNLMOT history

L7 XNL is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 94,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

L7 XNL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,996 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XNL was last recorded at 94,996 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 4,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,277 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,719 miles
Average per year
7,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,996 miles
  • 2024 – 90,277 miles
  • 2023 – 81,861 miles
  • 2022 – 70,956 miles
  • 2021 – 65,152 miles
  • 2020 – 58,833 miles
  • 2019 – 45,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,996 miles (+4,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,996 miles
    Test number
    444926912302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass90,277 miles (+8,416)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,277 miles
    Test number
    270522902421
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass81,861 miles (+10,905)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,861 miles
    Test number
    258946377496
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level just above minimum
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray and under covers fitted obscuring the view of some testable components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear diff bushes slightly split
    • AdvisoryRear Slight dampness at rear diff seals

  4. Pass70,956 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,956 miles
    Test number
    952419168243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,152 miles
    Test number
    311001829865
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  6. Fail65,152 miles (+6,319)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,152 miles
    Test number
    274909029505
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  7. Pass58,833 miles (+12,973)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,833 miles
    Test number
    331729529957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,860 miles
    Test number
    245833678091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,860 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,860 miles
    Test number
    239944544983
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Questions about L7 XNL

Does L7 XNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XNL is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 XNL?
The MOT on L7 XNL is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XNL done?
L7 XNL was recorded at 94,996 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 7,313 miles a year.
Has L7 XNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XNL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L7 XNL 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 L7 XNL find?
L7 XNL passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts.

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