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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LA51 FHKMOT history

LA51 FHK is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
124,877 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FHK was last recorded at 124,877 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,614 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
3,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,877 miles
  • 2022 – 124,614 miles
  • 2021 – 124,317 miles
  • 2020 – 123,408 miles
  • 2018 – 122,941 miles
  • 2017 – 121,707 miles
  • 2016 – 117,344 miles
  • 2015 – 113,556 miles
  • 2014 – 109,751 miles
  • 2013 – 106,440 miles
  • 2012 – 104,065 miles
  • 2011 – 100,348 miles
  • 2010 – 96,722 miles
  • 2009 – 92,718 miles
  • 2008 – 89,585 miles
  • 2007 – 75,316 miles
  • 2006 – 56,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake warning lamp on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    895519775787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass124,877 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,877 miles
    Test number
    540056965587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front and both rear jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,879 miles (+265)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,879 miles
    Test number
    733232451680
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front and both rear jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,614 miles
    Test number
    381959941692
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE PIES GREASED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    359045943981
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE PIES GREASED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,317 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,317 miles
    Test number
    734682981141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes gresed

  7. Fail124,317 miles (+909)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,317 miles
    Test number
    971498720696
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes gresed

  8. Pass123,408 miles (+467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,408 miles
    Test number
    131355453341
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass122,941 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,941 miles
    Test number
    980265312648
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail122,939 miles (+1,232)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,939 miles
    Test number
    707466555023
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass121,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    632377711119
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on

  12. Fail121,707 miles (+4,363)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    304507082489
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on

  13. Pass117,344 miles (+3,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,344 miles
    Test number
    588105755552
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated

  14. Pass113,556 miles (+3,805)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,556 miles
    Test number
    509401675072
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass109,751 miles (+3,311)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,751 miles
    Test number
    177991674469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges.

  16. Pass106,440 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    958255173085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail106,433 miles (+2,368)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    636960173025
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass104,065 miles (+3,717)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    197350672073
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroding
    • NoteFront windscreen chipped
    • NoteFuel pipes corroding
    • NoteNearside rear anti-roll bar drop link slight play
    • NoteOil leak at engine(offside)

  19. Pass100,348 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    469716501038
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust heatshilds loose
    • NoteFront inner brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteNearside rear anti-roll bar drop link slightly play
    • NotePower steering fluid tank damp

  20. Fail100,348 miles (+3,626)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    507796801085
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust heatshilds loose
    • NoteFront inner brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteNearside rear anti-roll bar drop link slightly play
    • NotePower steering fluid tank damp

  21. Pass96,722 miles (+2)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    332130530031
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteFront windscreen chipped
    • NoteNearside rear anti-roll bar drop link slightly play at ball joint
    • NoteOffside front brake back plate loose
    • NoteOffside front inner brake disc slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear lower suspension arm outer bush slightly movement
    • NotePower steering fluid tank damp

  22. Fail96,720 miles (+4,002)2 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,720 miles
    Test number
    581941620075
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteESP light on dash
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteFront windscreen chipped
    • NoteNearside rear anti-roll bar drop link slightly play at ball joint
    • NoteOffside front brake back plate loose
    • NoteOffside front inner brake disc slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear lower suspension arm outer bush slightly movement
    • NotePower steering fluid tank damp

  23. Pass92,718 miles (+1)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,718 miles
    Test number
    780924839039
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre low tread
    • NoteNearside rear anti-roll bar drop lint play at ball joint
    • NotePower steering fluid tank damp

  24. Fail92,717 miles (+3,132)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,717 miles
    Test number
    250823939047
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre low tread
    • NoteNearside rear anti-roll bar drop lint play at ball joint
    • NotePower steering fluid tank damp

  25. Pass89,585 miles (+14,269)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,585 miles
    Test number
    634911718057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,316 miles (+18,904)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    121855007489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,412 miles
    Test number
    684046806055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FHK

Does LA51 FHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FHK expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FHK?
The MOT on LA51 FHK expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FHK done?
LA51 FHK was recorded at 124,877 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 3,981 miles a year.
Has LA51 FHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FHK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 FHK 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 LA51 FHK find?
LA51 FHK passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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