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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LA51 YFMMOT history

LA51 YFM is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
153,386 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YFM was last recorded at 153,386 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 3,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,639 miles · 2 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,747 miles
Average per year
8,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,386 miles
  • 2021 – 149,639 miles
  • 2020 – 143,512 miles
  • 2019 – 137,570 miles
  • 2017 – 129,345 miles
  • 2016 – 116,891 miles
  • 2015 – 110,245 miles
  • 2014 – 101,417 miles
  • 2013 – 90,105 miles
  • 2012 – 77,658 miles
  • 2011 – 68,628 miles
  • 2010 – 54,029 miles
  • 2009 – 38,006 miles
  • 2008 – 29,847 miles
  • 2007 – 25,699 miles
  • 2006 – 21,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,386 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides ][front to rear by fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2007–2014

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,386 miles
    Test number
    868592217431
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides ][front to rear by fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail153,386 miles (+3,747)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,386 miles
    Test number
    336354335050
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides ][front to rear by fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass149,639 miles (+6,127)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    922761939567
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet opening lever - defective
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted

  4. Pass143,512 miles (+5,942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,512 miles
    Test number
    973810428772
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavily worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  5. Pass137,570 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    137,570 miles
    Test number
    111713078957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,345 miles (+7,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,345 miles
    Test number
    696853431027
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass122,344 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,344 miles
    Test number
    144152431012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,891 miles (+6,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,891 miles
    Test number
    745206127071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass110,245 miles (+8,828)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,245 miles
    Test number
    568204155048
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEmissions clean no reading

  10. Pass101,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,417 miles
    Test number
    927232354085
    • 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)

  11. Fail101,417 miles (+11,312)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,417 miles
    Test number
    416741754023
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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)

  12. Pass90,105 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,105 miles
    Test number
    268116453002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,806 miles (+12,148)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,806 miles
    Test number
    436213123067
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  14. Pass77,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    278516812008
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail77,658 miles (+9,030)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    906716212019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    149851321448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,628 miles (+14,599)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    835331021066
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside door mirror deteriorated slightly

  18. Pass54,029 miles (+16,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,029 miles
    Test number
    463789910023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,006 miles (+8,159)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,006 miles
    Test number
    184905309401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,847 miles
    Test number
    252448308053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,847 miles (+4,148)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,847 miles
    Test number
    822088208079
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail25,699 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    743700127074
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear plate start to discolour

  23. Pass25,699 miles (+3,897)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    843570627099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear plate start to discolour

  24. Pass21,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,802 miles
    Test number
    122401226453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 YFM

Does LA51 YFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 YFM expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YFM?
The MOT on LA51 YFM expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 YFM done?
LA51 YFM was recorded at 153,386 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 8,227 miles a year.
Has LA51 YFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YFM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 YFM 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 YFM find?
LA51 YFM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides ][front to rear by fuel tank].

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