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BMW 530

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LB51 DVZMOT history

LB51 DVZ is a green petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,624 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 DVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 DVZ was last recorded at 147,624 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 6,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,124 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,500 miles
Average per year
5,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,624 miles
  • 2025 – 141,124 miles
  • 2024 – 137,892 miles
  • 2023 – 133,994 miles
  • 2022 – 130,859 miles
  • 2021 – 129,060 miles
  • 2019 – 123,893 miles
  • 2018 – 119,335 miles
  • 2017 – 113,046 miles
  • 2016 – 107,091 miles
  • 2015 – 99,388 miles
  • 2014 – 90,312 miles
  • 2013 – 81,032 miles
  • 2012 – 72,237 miles
  • 2011 – 62,989 miles
  • 2010 – 47,651 miles
  • 2009 – 33,049 miles
  • 2007 – 32,583 miles
  • 2006 – 27,683 miles
  • 2005 – 23,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,624 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,624 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,624 miles
    Test number
    647391547930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,124 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,124 miles
    Test number
    378156683014
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car has been undersealed

  3. Pass137,892 miles (+3,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,892 miles
    Test number
    330162693582
    • AdvisoryFull underside covered in underseal

  4. Pass133,994 miles (+3,135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,994 miles
    Test number
    163162885062
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in under seal

  5. Pass130,859 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    771344173252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,853 miles (+1,793)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,853 miles
    Test number
    737561593969
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,060 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,060 miles
    Test number
    794520645567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,052 miles (+5,159)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,052 miles
    Test number
    779252950905
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,893 miles (+4,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,893 miles
    Test number
    343363606107
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play offside front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass119,335 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,335 miles
    Test number
    931619202311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,046 miles (+5,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,046 miles
    Test number
    351578596841
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass107,091 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,091 miles
    Test number
    392723823667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail107,086 miles (+7,698)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    773998397754
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  14. Pass99,388 miles (+9,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,388 miles
    Test number
    640164147922
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass90,312 miles (+9,280)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,312 miles
    Test number
    329308444481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass81,032 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,032 miles
    Test number
    309149943271
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail81,030 miles (+8,793)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    526217343227
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,237 miles
    Test number
    245537832258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail72,237 miles (+9,248)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,237 miles
    Test number
    766084732218
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass62,989 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    769298031267
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  21. Fail62,989 miles (+15,338)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    317886531293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass47,651 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    220555820188
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail47,648 miles (+14,599)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,648 miles
    Test number
    164269210104
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,049 miles (+466)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    244592419101
    • NoteEngine manegement light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on inner edge,also tread splitting and cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn unevenly and bald on inner edge,also tread splitting and cracking

  25. Pass32,583 miles (+4,900)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,583 miles
    Test number
    104244907289
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyrs wearing bald and perishing on edges

  26. Pass27,683 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    912704936258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,401 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    520517505213
    • NoteBoth Front tyres worn low on edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2.10mm.

Questions about LB51 DVZ

Does LB51 DVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 DVZ is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 DVZ?
The MOT on LB51 DVZ is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 DVZ done?
LB51 DVZ was recorded at 147,624 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
Has LB51 DVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 DVZ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 DVZ 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 DVZ find?
LB51 DVZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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