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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,996 cc

LA51 FNRMOT history

LA51 FNR is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

LA51 FNR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
150,791 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FNR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FNR was last recorded at 150,791 miles on 5 May 2023, 12,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,607 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
12,184 miles
Average per year
7,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,791 miles
  • 2022 – 138,607 miles
  • 2021 – 124,773 miles
  • 2020 – 118,669 miles
  • 2018 – 104,161 miles
  • 2017 – 101,774 miles
  • 2016 – 99,147 miles
  • 2015 – 96,002 miles
  • 2014 – 91,997 miles
  • 2013 – 86,591 miles
  • 2012 – 79,206 miles
  • 2011 – 72,320 miles
  • 2010 – 64,335 miles
  • 2009 – 53,380 miles
  • 2008 – 44,918 miles
  • 2007 – 36,732 miles
  • 2006 – 27,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,791 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,791 miles (+12,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,791 miles
    Test number
    329141856599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass138,607 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,607 miles
    Test number
    654373027045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail138,606 miles (+13,833)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,606 miles
    Test number
    839829082568
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,773 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,773 miles
    Test number
    740095737277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail124,773 miles (+6,104)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,773 miles
    Test number
    186638304610
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,669 miles (+14,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,669 miles
    Test number
    454983231306
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,161 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,161 miles
    Test number
    750297697879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,774 miles (+2,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,774 miles
    Test number
    953913721479
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass99,147 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,147 miles
    Test number
    719828895647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,002 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,002 miles
    Test number
    490154797529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,997 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,997 miles
    Test number
    816055074288
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail91,997 miles (+5,406)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,997 miles
    Test number
    419985974220
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass86,591 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    759736373280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail86,590 miles (+7,384)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    235985273260
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass79,206 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,206 miles
    Test number
    239528472251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,320 miles (+7,985)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    667148771225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,335 miles (+10,955)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,335 miles
    Test number
    173060980213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,380 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,380 miles
    Test number
    181598049155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,918 miles (+8,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    744410858173
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,732 miles (+9,308)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,732 miles
    Test number
    594575857131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,424 miles
    Test number
    290453326194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FNR

Does LA51 FNR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FNR expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FNR?
The MOT on LA51 FNR expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FNR done?
LA51 FNR was recorded at 150,791 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 7,255 miles a year.
Has LA51 FNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FNR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 FNR 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 FNR find?
LA51 FNR passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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