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BMW 530

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LB57 ZTJMOT history

LB57 ZTJ is a white diesel BMW 530 first used on 5 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 164,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
164,326 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ZTJ was last recorded at 164,326 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,325 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,326 miles
  • 2021 – 155,459 miles
  • 2020 – 144,169 miles
  • 2019 – 136,883 miles
  • 2018 – 132,474 miles
  • 2017 – 128,068 miles
  • 2016 – 123,677 miles
  • 2015 – 110,129 miles
  • 2014 – 91,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,326 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn inner edge , nail in edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,326 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,326 miles
    Test number
    362688262362
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn inner edge , nail in edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail164,325 miles (+8,866)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,325 miles
    Test number
    830171308654
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn inner edge , nail in edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass155,459 miles (+11,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,459 miles
    Test number
    795862226094
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded At the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass144,169 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,169 miles
    Test number
    787085071995
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail144,169 miles (+7,286)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,169 miles
    Test number
    479440539623
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass136,883 miles (+4,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,883 miles
    Test number
    325926818273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass132,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,474 miles
    Test number
    680177645774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,474 miles (+4,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,474 miles
    Test number
    975681751131
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured front number plate in windscreen not attached to front of car (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass128,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,068 miles
    Test number
    108892087542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,068 miles (+4,391)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,068 miles
    Test number
    263751568319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
  11. Pass123,677 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,677 miles
    Test number
    792720250093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,662 miles (+13,533)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,662 miles
    Test number
    563434091261
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes close to imbalance limits
  13. Pass110,129 miles (+19,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,129 miles
    Test number
    170949296281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass91,103 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,103 miles
    Test number
    119114104334
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB57 ZTJ

Does LB57 ZTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 ZTJ expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZTJ?
The MOT on LB57 ZTJ expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 ZTJ done?
LB57 ZTJ was recorded at 164,326 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 8,948 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZTJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZTJ 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 LB57 ZTJ find?
LB57 ZTJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flex hose; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn inner and outer edges, and 6 more.

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