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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LA51 USOMOT history

LA51 USO is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 19 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 238,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
238,430 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 USO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 USO was last recorded at 238,430 miles on 18 Nov 2023, 1,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,643 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,787 miles
Average per year
9,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 238,430 miles
  • 2022 – 236,643 miles
  • 2021 – 234,563 miles
  • 2020 – 232,723 miles
  • 2019 – 231,450 miles
  • 2018 – 226,529 miles
  • 2015 – 217,467 miles
  • 2013 – 187,967 miles
  • 2012 – 155,738 miles
  • 2011 – 135,781 miles
  • 2010 – 122,986 miles
  • 2009 – 109,789 miles
  • 2008 – 97,768 miles
  • 2007 – 84,778 miles
  • 2006 – 73,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,430 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,430 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    238,430 miles
    Test number
    315480768712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass236,643 miles (+2,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    236,643 miles
    Test number
    619620183712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass234,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    234,563 miles
    Test number
    826141149042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail234,563 miles (+1,840)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,563 miles
    Test number
    625254865805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass232,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    232,723 miles
    Test number
    318893961321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail232,723 miles (+1,273)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,723 miles
    Test number
    606571183142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass231,450 miles (+4,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    231,450 miles
    Test number
    471000867652
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft guibo (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass226,529 miles (+9,062)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    226,529 miles
    Test number
    937769776199
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass217,467 miles (+29,500)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    217,467 miles
    Test number
    116113405002
    • NoteAll tyres low
    • NoteBoth outer mirrors damaged
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteN/s reg lamp dim
    • NoteO/s/f door check strap broken

  10. Pass187,967 miles (+17,377)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    187,967 miles
    Test number
    945425053395
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged, n/s loose
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on legal limit
    • NoteScreen chipped

  11. Pass170,590 miles (+14,852)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    170,590 miles
    Test number
    129749313481
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteExhaust mount rotton
    • NoteFront discs worn and pads very low - @ 2mm
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged

  12. Pass155,738 miles (+19,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    155,738 miles
    Test number
    196990822473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass135,781 miles (+550)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    135,781 miles
    Test number
    726944311021
    • NoteInner edges of rear tyres worn
    • NoteN/s & o/s sills damaged
    • NoteN/s handbrake weaker

  14. Fail135,231 miles (+12,245)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,231 miles
    Test number
    726588701011
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteInner edges of rear tyres worn
    • NoteN/s & o/s sills damaged
    • NoteN/s handbrake weaker

  15. Fail122,986 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,986 miles
    Test number
    804056810042
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  16. Pass122,986 miles (+13,197)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    122,986 miles
    Test number
    951316610088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,789 miles (+12,021)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    109,789 miles
    Test number
    812480819056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,768 miles (+12,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    97,768 miles
    Test number
    602439618029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,778 miles (+11,412)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    84,778 miles
    Test number
    291478817034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,366 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,366 miles
    Test number
    150149116048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,312 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    610880216053
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass73,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    851670116056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 USO

Does LA51 USO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 USO expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 USO?
The MOT on LA51 USO expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 USO done?
LA51 USO was recorded at 238,430 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2023, an average of 9,248 miles a year.
Has LA51 USO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 USO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 USO 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 USO find?
LA51 USO passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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