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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

LB51 OVDMOT history

LB51 OVD is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 183,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
183,460 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OVD was last recorded at 183,460 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 2,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,542 miles · 4 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
2,918 miles
Average per year
7,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,460 miles
  • 2019 – 180,542 miles
  • 2018 – 169,862 miles
  • 2017 – 152,086 miles
  • 2016 – 140,445 miles
  • 2015 – 136,479 miles
  • 2014 – 131,473 miles
  • 2013 – 127,179 miles
  • 2012 – 122,863 miles
  • 2011 – 118,147 miles
  • 2010 – 112,421 miles
  • 2008 – 90,246 miles
  • 2007 – 77,744 miles
  • 2006 – 64,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,460 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,460 miles (+2,918)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,460 miles
    Test number
    164860234363
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass180,542 miles (+10,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,542 miles
    Test number
    968376157864
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass169,862 miles (+17,776)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    169,862 miles
    Test number
    723022053600
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySills / wheel arches corroded

  4. Pass152,086 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,086 miles
    Test number
    815393192429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

  5. Fail152,086 miles (+11,641)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,086 miles
    Test number
    380379345778
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass140,445 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,445 miles
    Test number
    158891981941
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Fail140,445 miles (+3,966)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,445 miles
    Test number
    181149322359
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass136,479 miles (+5,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,479 miles
    Test number
    320907630044
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass131,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    131,473 miles
    Test number
    147022934369
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail131,473 miles (+4,294)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,473 miles
    Test number
    956121324313
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail127,179 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,179 miles
    Test number
    596692023367
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass127,179 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    127,179 miles
    Test number
    756502223385
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass122,863 miles (+4,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,863 miles
    Test number
    776995222320
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  14. Pass118,147 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    118,147 miles
    Test number
    138409711318
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

  15. Fail118,147 miles (+5,726)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,147 miles
    Test number
    269668511383
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

  16. Pass112,421 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,421 miles
    Test number
    892794220322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail112,420 miles (+9,478)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,420 miles
    Test number
    574902920350
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemp repair to headlamp auto leveling adjuster
    • NoteUnable to see rear inner braker pads

  18. Pass102,942 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,942 miles
    Test number
    551898200093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted
    • NoteSnow in tread of all tyres

  19. Fail102,940 miles (+12,694)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,940 miles
    Test number
    932747400039
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted
    • NoteSnow in tread of all tyres

  20. Pass90,246 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,246 miles
    Test number
    232027348313
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Fail90,246 miles (+6,491)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,246 miles
    Test number
    821736248315
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Fail83,755 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    150961528045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass83,755 miles (+6,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    563711728057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass77,744 miles (+12,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    924223647081
    • NoteAll 4 tyres low †

  25. Pass64,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    584633116090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,792 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    543193516085
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LB51 OVD

Does LB51 OVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 OVD expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OVD?
The MOT on LB51 OVD expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 OVD done?
LB51 OVD was recorded at 183,460 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 7,322 miles a year.
Has LB51 OVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OVD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LB51 OVD 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 OVD find?
LB51 OVD passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls.

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