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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L80 MWCMOT history

L80 MWC is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
183,595 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 MWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 MWC was last recorded at 183,595 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,585 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,595 miles
  • 2025 – 179,802 miles
  • 2024 – 176,830 miles
  • 2023 – 173,671 miles
  • 2022 – 169,744 miles
  • 2021 – 159,759 miles
  • 2020 – 155,741 miles
  • 2019 – 152,061 miles
  • 2018 – 145,244 miles
  • 2017 – 139,412 miles
  • 2016 – 124,644 miles
  • 2015 – 115,682 miles
  • 2014 – 105,153 miles
  • 2013 – 93,582 miles
  • 2012 – 82,476 miles
  • 2011 – 68,930 miles
  • 2010 – 54,822 miles
  • 2009 – 48,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,595 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    183,595 miles
    Test number
    192800451961
    • 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 edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail183,585 miles (+3,783)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,585 miles
    Test number
    901201781175
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass179,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,802 miles
    Test number
    337957184357
    • 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 edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail179,802 miles (+2,972)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,802 miles
    Test number
    987420574303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • 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 edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass176,830 miles (+3,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,830 miles
    Test number
    750801979532
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass173,671 miles (+3,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    173,671 miles
    Test number
    805389110009
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass169,744 miles (+9,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,744 miles
    Test number
    210950310304
    • 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))
  8. Pass159,759 miles (+4,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,759 miles
    Test number
    588258959830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass155,741 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,741 miles
    Test number
    185794617840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,061 miles (+6,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,061 miles
    Test number
    929957131156
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass145,244 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,244 miles
    Test number
    488655333928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,412 miles (+14,768)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,412 miles
    Test number
    567816528736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,644 miles
    Test number
    694273475559
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail124,644 miles (+8,962)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,644 miles
    Test number
    805226233162
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass115,682 miles (+10,529)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,682 miles
    Test number
    515979465094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,153 miles
    Test number
    847861574013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,153 miles (+11,571)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,153 miles
    Test number
    398550974091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass93,582 miles (+11,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    689716063091
    • 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)
  19. Pass82,476 miles (+13,546)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,476 miles
    Test number
    529019262064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,930 miles (+14,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,930 miles
    Test number
    337860561076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass54,822 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,822 miles
    Test number
    222875670081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,262 miles
    Test number
    993762339205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L80 MWC

Does L80 MWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 MWC is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 MWC?
The MOT on L80 MWC is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 MWC done?
L80 MWC was recorded at 183,595 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 7,918 miles a year.
Has L80 MWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 MWC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L80 MWC 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 L80 MWC find?
L80 MWC passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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