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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

P23 JELMOT history

P23 JEL is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

P23 JEL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,524 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P23 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P23 JEL was last recorded at 139,524 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,999 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,525 miles
Average per year
7,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,524 miles
  • 2025 – 136,999 miles
  • 2024 – 134,895 miles
  • 2023 – 128,651 miles
  • 2022 – 123,967 miles
  • 2021 – 118,900 miles
  • 2020 – 114,461 miles
  • 2019 – 105,886 miles
  • 2018 – 96,795 miles
  • 2017 – 86,940 miles
  • 2016 – 77,551 miles
  • 2015 – 70,221 miles
  • 2014 – 62,628 miles
  • 2013 – 51,894 miles
  • 2012 – 42,600 miles
  • 2011 – 31,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,524 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,524 miles (+2,525)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,524 miles
    Test number
    684349806888
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass136,999 miles (+2,104)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,999 miles
    Test number
    178842400972
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass134,895 miles (+6,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,895 miles
    Test number
    689299837920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass128,651 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,651 miles
    Test number
    719442908406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,967 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,967 miles
    Test number
    140519081500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,900 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,900 miles
    Test number
    718999608171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,461 miles (+8,575)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,461 miles
    Test number
    620577679308
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass105,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,886 miles
    Test number
    348649099774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,886 miles (+9,091)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,886 miles
    Test number
    250350649879
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass96,795 miles (+9,855)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,795 miles
    Test number
    437660854168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,940 miles (+9,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    285839618693
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass77,551 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    410387466999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,602 miles (+5,381)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,602 miles
    Test number
    979181395879
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  14. Pass70,221 miles (+7,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    295961335456
    • 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. Pass62,628 miles (+10,734)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    636060034189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,894 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,894 miles
    Test number
    507752203157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    226895822118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,600 miles (+10,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    486595422179
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass31,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,875 miles
    Test number
    628139621178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P23 JEL

Does P23 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P23 JEL is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P23 JEL?
The MOT on P23 JEL is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P23 JEL done?
P23 JEL was recorded at 139,524 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,009 miles a year.
Has P23 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P23 JEL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on P23 JEL 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 P23 JEL find?
P23 JEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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