BMW 530
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
LB51 BYMMOT history
LB51 BYM is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 8 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 170,683 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 BYM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 BYM was last recorded at 170,683 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 6,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 163,875 miles · 9 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,808 miles
- Average per year
- 6,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,683 miles
- 2024 – 163,875 miles
- 2023 – 158,196 miles
- 2022 – 153,029 miles
- 2021 – 148,753 miles
- 2020 – 144,588 miles
- 2019 – 141,021 miles
- 2018 – 140,797 miles
- 2017 – 138,638 miles
- 2016 – 125,299 miles
- 2015 – 114,701 miles
- 2014 – 106,002 miles
- 2013 – 92,660 miles
- 2012 – 76,632 miles
- 2011 – 61,010 miles
- 2010 – 47,011 miles
- 2009 – 42,702 miles
- 2008 – 39,587 miles
- 2006 – 33,500 miles
- 2005 – 27,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,683 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion
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.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,683 miles (+6,808)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 170,683 miles
- Test number
- 499040850687
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion
Pass163,875 miles (+5,679)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 163,875 miles
- Test number
- 891752566870
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass158,196 miles (+5,167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 158,196 miles
- Test number
- 845774257191
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass153,029 miles (+4,276)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 153,029 miles
- Test number
- 854984508430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,753 miles (+4,165)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 148,753 miles
- Test number
- 918414103278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,588 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 144,588 miles
- Test number
- 607351952709
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail144,588 miles (+3,567)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,588 miles
- Test number
- 818362489566
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass141,021 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 141,021 miles
- Test number
- 791851553828
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail141,021 miles (+224)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,021 miles
- Test number
- 274981530092
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass140,797 miles (+2,159)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 140,797 miles
- Test number
- 792863308011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,638 miles (+13,339)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 138,638 miles
- Test number
- 237790539391
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass125,299 miles (+10,598)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 125,299 miles
- Test number
- 882287073487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,701 miles5 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,701 miles
- Test number
- 937404895054
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass114,701 miles (+8,699)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 114,701 miles
- Test number
- 975554295054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass106,002 miles (+13,342)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 106,002 miles
- Test number
- 986358254026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass92,660 miles (+16,028)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 92,660 miles
- Test number
- 636913643087
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass76,632 miles (+15,622)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 76,632 miles
- Test number
- 365497632041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEML LIGHT ON
Pass61,010 miles (+13,999)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 61,010 miles
- Test number
- 727347841056
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass47,011 miles (+4,309)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 47,011 miles
- Test number
- 334972640075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,702 miles (+3,115)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 42,702 miles
- Test number
- 682238129030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,587 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 39,587 miles
- Test number
- 463829858012
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail39,587 miles (+6,087)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,587 miles
- Test number
- 930088158088
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass33,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 33,500 miles
- Test number
- 184234116309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,500 miles (+6,132)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,500 miles
- Test number
- 433364216365
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass27,368 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 27,368 miles
- Test number
- 232489395245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail27,368 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,368 miles
- Test number
- 982559595241
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB51 BYM
- Does LB51 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 BYM is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 BYM?
- The MOT on LB51 BYM is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 BYM done?
- LB51 BYM was recorded at 170,683 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 6,953 miles a year.
- Has LB51 BYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 BYM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB51 BYM 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 LB51 BYM find?
- LB51 BYM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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