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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

PFL 5MOT history

PFL 5 is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

PFL 5 silver 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,485 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PFL 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PFL 5 was last recorded at 121,485 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,483 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,485 miles
  • 2024 – 117,779 miles
  • 2023 – 112,682 miles
  • 2022 – 108,089 miles
  • 2021 – 103,111 miles
  • 2020 – 100,081 miles
  • 2019 – 97,858 miles
  • 2018 – 93,675 miles
  • 2017 – 88,349 miles
  • 2016 – 84,289 miles
  • 2015 – 80,731 miles
  • 2014 – 75,829 miles
  • 2013 – 68,422 miles
  • 2012 – 51,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,485 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,485 miles
    Test number
    818479679920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail121,483 miles (+3,704)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,483 miles
    Test number
    332256869622
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested leveling fault (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass117,779 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,779 miles
    Test number
    656422748659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,776 miles (+5,094)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,776 miles
    Test number
    391981850183
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,682 miles (+4,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,682 miles
    Test number
    793092593803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass108,089 miles (+4,978)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    259878474893
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass103,111 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,111 miles
    Test number
    131233211076
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,109 miles (+3,028)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,109 miles
    Test number
    747169909985
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,081 miles (+2,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    235229934573
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,858 miles (+4,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,858 miles
    Test number
    855906350063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted visibilty limited

  11. Pass93,675 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,675 miles
    Test number
    883619112142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,674 miles (+5,325)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    159363122756
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,349 miles (+4,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,349 miles
    Test number
    116611022473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm and nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass84,289 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    643025352916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,731 miles (+4,902)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,731 miles
    Test number
    388184945202
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRepair on n/s/r alloy wheel
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  16. Pass75,829 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    526106114240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail75,829 miles (+7,407)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    848276314270
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,422 miles (+16,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,422 miles
    Test number
    498446243286
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass51,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    495284732206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PFL 5

What vehicle is registration PFL 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PFL 5 on a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Oct 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PFL 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PFL 5 is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on PFL 5?
The MOT on PFL 5 is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PFL 5 done?
PFL 5 was recorded at 121,485 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
Has PFL 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PFL 5 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on PFL 5 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 PFL 5 find?
PFL 5 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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