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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

LB14 SWBMOT history

LB14 SWB is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 141,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,549 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 SWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 SWB was last recorded at 141,549 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 14,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,181 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,368 miles
Average per year
13,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,549 miles
  • 2025 – 127,181 miles
  • 2024 – 110,973 miles
  • 2023 – 93,409 miles
  • 2022 – 79,877 miles
  • 2021 – 66,477 miles
  • 2020 – 56,085 miles
  • 2019 – 44,264 miles
  • 2018 – 29,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,549 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Wheel Rim Damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Shock Absorber Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Shock Absorber Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,549 miles (+14,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,549 miles
    Test number
    553402260740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Wheel Rim Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Shock Absorber Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Shock Absorber Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass127,181 miles (+16,208)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,181 miles
    Test number
    702353171537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Bush Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Rim Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Bush Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass110,973 miles (+17,564)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,973 miles
    Test number
    327176006422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,409 miles (+13,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    265411398591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass79,877 miles (+13,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,877 miles
    Test number
    777872602826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Pass66,477 miles (+10,392)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,477 miles
    Test number
    438739774042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,085 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    746796403279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,809 miles (+11,545)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,809 miles
    Test number
    239462610698
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass44,264 miles (+14,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,264 miles
    Test number
    105853770602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass29,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,798 miles
    Test number
    213021090804
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
  11. Fail29,798 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,798 miles
    Test number
    661920531740
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

Questions about LB14 SWB

Does LB14 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB14 SWB is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB14 SWB?
The MOT on LB14 SWB is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB14 SWB done?
LB14 SWB was recorded at 141,549 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 13,983 miles a year.
Has LB14 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 SWB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LB14 SWB 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 LB14 SWB find?
LB14 SWB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer wheel rim damaged; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber arm bush; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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