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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LB09 BBUMOT history

LB09 BBU is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,040 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 BBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 BBU was last recorded at 109,040 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 13,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2015: 34,455 miles, lower than 53,637 miles on 10 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,011 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,029 miles
Average per year
6,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,040 miles
  • 2025 – 96,011 miles
  • 2024 – 87,159 miles
  • 2023 – 76,577 miles
  • 2022 – 66,701 miles
  • 2021 – 56,630 miles
  • 2020 – 50,753 miles
  • 2019 – 48,799 miles
  • 2018 – 44,116 miles
  • 2017 – 39,493 miles
  • 2016 – 37,258 miles
  • 2015 – 34,455 miles
  • 2014 – 53,637 miles
  • 2013 – 24,625 miles
  • 2012 – 21,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,040 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,040 miles (+13,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    152364471137
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Pass96,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    206490339493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail96,008 miles (+8,849)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,008 miles
    Test number
    108534084898
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,159 miles (+10,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    194399916467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,577 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    508211932478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,506 miles (+9,805)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,506 miles
    Test number
    457339647347
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  7. Pass66,701 miles (+10,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    346580843692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass56,630 miles (+5,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    756500399608
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass50,753 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    752608173904
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass48,799 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    104785718715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,116 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,116 miles
    Test number
    156902882274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,493 miles (+2,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,493 miles
    Test number
    940978853827
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  13. Pass37,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,258 miles
    Test number
    699769238180
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail37,256 miles (+2,801)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,256 miles
    Test number
    293364871575
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to cord (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass34,455 miles (-19,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,455 miles
    Test number
    157458295187
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  16. Pass53,637 miles (+29,012)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,637 miles
    Test number
    995761594177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass24,625 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,625 miles
    Test number
    327587893145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,166 miles
    Test number
    778039102225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 BBU

Does LB09 BBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 BBU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 BBU?
The MOT on LB09 BBU is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 BBU done?
LB09 BBU was recorded at 109,040 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 6,271 miles a year.
Has LB09 BBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 BBU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 BBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 BBU find?
LB09 BBU passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: under tray fitted.

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