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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

F7 LKBMOT history

F7 LKB is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

F7 LKB grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
144,947 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 LKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 LKB was last recorded at 144,947 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,616 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,331 miles
Average per year
6,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,947 miles
  • 2025 – 143,616 miles
  • 2024 – 143,506 miles
  • 2022 – 143,251 miles
  • 2021 – 139,985 miles
  • 2020 – 135,399 miles
  • 2019 – 130,179 miles
  • 2018 – 123,140 miles
  • 2017 – 119,612 miles
  • 2016 – 112,899 miles
  • 2015 – 109,391 miles
  • 2014 – 100,416 miles
  • 2013 – 96,185 miles
  • 2012 – 91,168 miles
  • 2011 – 78,029 miles
  • 2010 – 67,125 miles
  • 2009 – 56,545 miles
  • 2008 – 46,675 miles
  • 2007 – 38,062 miles
  • 2006 – 26,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,947 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,947 miles (+1,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,947 miles
    Test number
    647624421455
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,616 miles
    Test number
    614112658343
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail143,616 miles (+110)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,616 miles
    Test number
    518263237571
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass143,506 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,506 miles
    Test number
    847164073837
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass143,251 miles (+3,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,251 miles
    Test number
    694365072826
    • 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))

  6. Pass139,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,985 miles
    Test number
    495510340351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,981 miles (+4,582)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,981 miles
    Test number
    931824723629
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass135,399 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,399 miles
    Test number
    770975688065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,179 miles (+7,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,179 miles
    Test number
    252337554080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,140 miles (+3,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,140 miles
    Test number
    852525400726
    • 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))

  11. Pass119,612 miles (+6,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,612 miles
    Test number
    794386668061
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front on arm) (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass112,899 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,899 miles
    Test number
    620419729734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,391 miles (+8,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,391 miles
    Test number
    276564217640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp weathered (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp weathered (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass100,416 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,416 miles
    Test number
    685021714389
    • NoteRear brake pads slightly worn

  15. Fail100,415 miles (+4,230)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    886210914375
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads slightly worn

  16. Pass96,185 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    219616013388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail96,182 miles (+5,014)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    649765413355
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass91,168 miles (+13,139)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,168 miles
    Test number
    338620012344
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Pass78,029 miles (+10,904)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,029 miles
    Test number
    335952221349
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty

  20. Pass67,125 miles (+10,580)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,125 miles
    Test number
    904352420339
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly wearing from inner edge
    • NoteSlight movement on nearside rear lower balljoint

  21. Pass56,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,545 miles
    Test number
    432883619323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,545 miles (+9,870)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,545 miles
    Test number
    563913119350
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass46,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    864151218307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail46,675 miles (+8,613)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    342680118300
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass38,062 miles (+11,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,062 miles
    Test number
    511654227324
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

  26. Pass26,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    164231236316
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about F7 LKB

Does F7 LKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 LKB is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 LKB?
The MOT on F7 LKB is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 LKB done?
F7 LKB was recorded at 144,947 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,115 miles a year.
Has F7 LKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 LKB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on F7 LKB 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 F7 LKB find?
F7 LKB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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