BMW logo

BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,996 cc

L90 EWMMOT history

L90 EWM is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 24 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 211,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L90 EWM grey 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
211,480 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,767 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L90 EWM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EWM was last recorded at 211,480 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,464 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
8,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,480 miles
  • 2025 – 202,066 miles
  • 2024 – 195,215 miles
  • 2020 – 187,375 miles
  • 2019 – 181,890 miles
  • 2018 – 175,205 miles
  • 2017 – 163,806 miles
  • 2016 – 151,057 miles
  • 2015 – 137,456 miles
  • 2014 – 123,251 miles
  • 2013 – 109,082 miles
  • 2012 – 94,736 miles
  • 2011 – 79,841 miles
  • 2010 – 65,802 miles
  • 2009 – 62,174 miles
  • 2008 – 52,859 miles
  • 2007 – 45,744 miles
  • 2006 – 35,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,480 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass211,480 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    211,480 miles
    Test number
    204918764874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail211,464 miles (+9,398)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,464 miles
    Test number
    865008239825
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass202,066 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    202,066 miles
    Test number
    468240030184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill rusty but seems ok, may want replacing before next test.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers bit weak
  4. Fail202,051 miles (+6,836)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,051 miles
    Test number
    739672494542
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass195,215 miles (+7,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    195,215 miles
    Test number
    840339905494
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded at rear inner
  6. Pass187,375 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    187,375 miles
    Test number
    370008111131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,890 miles (+6,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,890 miles
    Test number
    937825408323
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass175,205 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,205 miles
    Test number
    631402946023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail175,204 miles (+11,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,204 miles
    Test number
    662554451512
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  10. Pass163,806 miles (+12,749)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    163,806 miles
    Test number
    442888103729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,057 miles (+13,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,057 miles
    Test number
    782449088628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,456 miles
    Test number
    107744485459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,452 miles (+14,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,452 miles
    Test number
    185764285000
    • 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)
  14. Pass123,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,251 miles
    Test number
    978125984027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,245 miles (+14,163)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,245 miles
    Test number
    396205284089
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass109,082 miles (+14,346)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,082 miles
    Test number
    107926183498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    667799182021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,736 miles (+14,895)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    276159682071
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  19. Pass79,841 miles (+14,039)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,841 miles
    Test number
    655296591002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,802 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,802 miles
    Test number
    654409160003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,174 miles (+9,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    184774179132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass52,859 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    531292868194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,744 miles (+10,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    552153777130
    • NoteWashers poor, lacking power
  24. Pass35,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,557 miles
    Test number
    231200676421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 EWM

Does L90 EWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 EWM is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 EWM?
The MOT on L90 EWM is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 EWM done?
L90 EWM was recorded at 211,480 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,767 miles a year.
Has L90 EWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EWM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 EWM 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 L90 EWM find?
L90 EWM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

Browse all L90E 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.