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BMW 535

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,498 cc

LB51 YTHMOT history

LB51 YTH is a black petrol BMW 535 first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
129,620 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 YTH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 YTH was last recorded at 129,620 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 2,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,541 miles · 29 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,079 miles
Average per year
6,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,620 miles
  • 2024 – 127,541 miles
  • 2023 – 126,524 miles
  • 2021 – 126,230 miles
  • 2020 – 124,519 miles
  • 2019 – 120,140 miles
  • 2016 – 109,765 miles
  • 2014 – 95,833 miles
  • 2013 – 94,733 miles
  • 2012 – 93,267 miles
  • 2011 – 92,322 miles
  • 2010 – 90,964 miles
  • 2009 – 89,161 miles
  • 2008 – 86,928 miles
  • 2006 – 7 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,620 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,620 miles (+2,079)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,620 miles
    Test number
    302261242600
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass127,541 miles (+1,017)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    238075049361
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,524 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,524 miles
    Test number
    198340262207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,230 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,230 miles
    Test number
    555369909957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,519 miles (+4,379)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,519 miles
    Test number
    266771927766
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass120,140 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,140 miles
    Test number
    621455580657
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    122848689453
    • AdvisoryFront both sides headlamp aims deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner and outer sidewalls have cuts and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall has cuts and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass109,765 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,765 miles
    Test number
    758032532731
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail109,765 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,765 miles
    Test number
    691213316664
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    516474375114
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    306104165150
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  12. Pass95,833 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,833 miles
    Test number
    968785704136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,827 miles (+1,094)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    988242994052
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass94,733 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,733 miles
    Test number
    846587033138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,267 miles (+945)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,267 miles
    Test number
    207666232439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAge cracks apearing in both front tyre walls

  16. Pass92,322 miles (+1,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,322 miles
    Test number
    728324091057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,964 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,964 miles
    Test number
    870971570066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,161 miles
    Test number
    211732259093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,161 miles (+2,233)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,161 miles
    Test number
    714822259008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass86,928 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    780745818006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,907 miles (+86,900)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,907 miles
    Test number
    532584218062
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass7 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7 miles
    Test number
    103638486463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 YTH

Does LB51 YTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 YTH expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 YTH?
The MOT on LB51 YTH expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 YTH done?
LB51 YTH was recorded at 129,620 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 6,790 miles a year.
Has LB51 YTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 YTH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LB51 YTH 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 YTH find?
LB51 YTH passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2, and 4 more.

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