BMW 530
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LA51 GUCMOT history
LA51 GUC is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,488 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 190,488 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,507 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 GUC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 GUC was last recorded at 190,488 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 2,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,660 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,828 miles
- Average per year
- 5,507 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,488 miles
- 2025 – 187,660 miles
- 2024 – 179,633 miles
- 2023 – 174,753 miles
- 2022 – 170,869 miles
- 2021 – 165,028 miles
- 2019 – 155,389 miles
- 2016 – 153,669 miles
- 2015 – 145,947 miles
- 2014 – 136,486 miles
- 2013 – 128,775 miles
- 2012 – 83,949 miles
- 2009 – 116,253 miles
- 2008 – 102,028 miles
- 2007 – 94,345 miles
- 2006 – 82,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,488 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside rear outer sill corroding
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,488 miles (+2,828)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 190,488 miles
- Test number
- 528347554159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,660 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 187,660 miles
- Test number
- 418048203246
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail187,660 miles (+8,027)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,660 miles
- Test number
- 784740617305
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,633 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 179,633 miles
- Test number
- 128913987105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,624 miles (+4,871)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,624 miles
- Test number
- 556526632835
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass174,753 miles (+3,884)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 174,753 miles
- Test number
- 256924094935
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,869 miles (+5,841)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 170,869 miles
- Test number
- 317869320050
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
Pass165,028 miles (+16)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 165,028 miles
- Test number
- 953868655643
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,012 miles (+9,623)2 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,012 miles
- Test number
- 805921580677
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,389 miles (+77)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 155,389 miles
- Test number
- 172341759425
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake slightly down on efficiency
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,312 miles (+1,643)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,312 miles
- Test number
- 343708200467
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake slightly down on efficiency
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,669 miles (+7,722)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 153,669 miles
- Test number
- 294182323837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,947 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 145,947 miles
- Test number
- 714827719563
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded upper & lower (3.6.B.2c)
Fail145,947 miles (+9,461)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,947 miles
- Test number
- 803927107647
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded upper & lower (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass136,486 miles (+7,711)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 136,486 miles
- Test number
- 505638064263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,775 miles (+44,826)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 128,775 miles
- Test number
- 459474573208
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass83,949 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 83,949 miles
- Test number
- 266873822248
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail123,994 miles (+7,741)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,994 miles
- Test number
- 767103522272
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass116,253 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 116,253 miles
- Test number
- 393863319373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail116,253 miles (+14,225)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,253 miles
- Test number
- 912043719389
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass102,028 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 102,028 miles
- Test number
- 403050918314
- NoteMisfire on engine
Fail102,028 miles (+7,683)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,028 miles
- Test number
- 212279908350
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteMisfire on engine
Pass94,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 94,345 miles
- Test number
- 490139007434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,345 miles (+12,146)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,345 miles
- Test number
- 160636607373
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass82,199 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 82,199 miles
- Test number
- 664019386269
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn badly on inside tread
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner tread
Fail82,199 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,199 miles
- Test number
- 950306986273
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn badly on inside tread
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner tread
Questions about LA51 GUC
- Does LA51 GUC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 GUC is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 GUC?
- The MOT on LA51 GUC is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 GUC done?
- LA51 GUC was recorded at 190,488 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 5,507 miles a year.
- Has LA51 GUC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 GUC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 GUC 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 GUC find?
- LA51 GUC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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