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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LB51 DKJMOT history

LB51 DKJ is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
189,923 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 DKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 DKJ was last recorded at 189,923 miles on 31 May 2025, 13,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,541 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13,382 miles
Average per year
7,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,923 miles
  • 2024 – 176,541 miles
  • 2022 – 148,236 miles
  • 2020 – 126,691 miles
  • 2019 – 121,179 miles
  • 2018 – 119,374 miles
  • 2017 – 119,333 miles
  • 2016 – 107,568 miles
  • 2015 – 101,479 miles
  • 2014 – 95,076 miles
  • 2013 – 87,364 miles
  • 2012 – 78,034 miles
  • 2011 – 72,593 miles
  • 2010 – 66,087 miles
  • 2009 – 61,074 miles
  • 2008 – 58,818 miles
  • 2007 – 51,371 miles
  • 2005 – 40,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,923 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,923 miles (+13,382)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    189,923 miles
    Test number
    274738245479
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  2. Pass176,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,541 miles
    Test number
    580848937422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail176,541 miles (+28,305)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,541 miles
    Test number
    296933675826
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,236 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,236 miles
    Test number
    393434351029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail148,236 miles (+21,545)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,236 miles
    Test number
    776290567331
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,691 miles (+5,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,691 miles
    Test number
    296769982501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / repaired and covered with filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,179 miles
    Test number
    278455910904
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail121,179 miles (+1,805)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,179 miles
    Test number
    821193174349
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,374 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,374 miles
    Test number
    851686514013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,333 miles (+3,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,333 miles
    Test number
    150148369331
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass115,643 miles (+8,075)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,643 miles
    Test number
    727094723623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,568 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,568 miles
    Test number
    127676557738
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail107,566 miles (+6,087)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,566 miles
    Test number
    799679005446
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass101,479 miles (+6,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    328772715004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass95,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    636706314084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail95,076 miles (+52)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    905485914050
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail95,024 miles (+7,660)13 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    245324514004
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass87,364 miles (+9,330)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    508228803039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slight worn out
    • NoteNear side front mount defective (enginemount)

  19. Pass78,034 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,034 miles
    Test number
    598643012028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,593 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    208070011049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,087 miles (+5,013)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    734384800094
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass61,074 miles (+2,256)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    183237719461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise airbag light on
    • NoteAdvise low effort on osr hand brake needs attension

  23. Pass58,818 miles (+7,447)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,818 miles
    Test number
    801088768091
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brakes discs inner sides showing signs off corrossion

  24. Pass51,371 miles (+10,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,371 miles
    Test number
    734438177073
    • NoteAdvised low reading recorded nearside handbrake

  25. Pass40,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    40,564 miles
    Test number
    520527405390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 DKJ

Does LB51 DKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 DKJ expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 DKJ?
The MOT on LB51 DKJ expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 DKJ done?
LB51 DKJ was recorded at 189,923 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 7,631 miles a year.
Has LB51 DKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 DKJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 DKJ 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 DKJ find?
LB51 DKJ passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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