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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LD56 FFOMOT history

LD56 FFO is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 175,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
175,672 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FFO was last recorded at 175,672 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 26,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,550 miles · 21 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
26,122 miles
Average per year
8,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,672 miles
  • 2021 – 149,550 miles
  • 2020 – 148,983 miles
  • 2019 – 145,946 miles
  • 2018 – 143,314 miles
  • 2017 – 140,567 miles
  • 2016 – 137,443 miles
  • 2015 – 133,170 miles
  • 2014 – 128,272 miles
  • 2013 – 120,734 miles
  • 2012 – 107,937 miles
  • 2011 – 91,100 miles
  • 2010 – 65,141 miles
  • 2009 – 61,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,672 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    175,672 miles
    Test number
    555133426338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail175,672 miles (+26,122)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,672 miles
    Test number
    206348096422
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass149,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,550 miles
    Test number
    430675469350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,550 miles (+567)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,550 miles
    Test number
    532982982901
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass148,983 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,983 miles
    Test number
    221673400070
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS & OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail148,983 miles (+3,037)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,983 miles
    Test number
    794978218632
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS & OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass145,946 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,946 miles
    Test number
    587218473010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,314 miles (+2,747)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,314 miles
    Test number
    559310100282
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  9. Pass140,567 miles (+3,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,567 miles
    Test number
    566733473174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass137,443 miles (+4,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,443 miles
    Test number
    796218389047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass133,170 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    133,170 miles
    Test number
    942174081804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    487846644276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,272 miles (+7,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    686266944261
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass120,734 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    120,734 miles
    Test number
    999082663260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,578 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,578 miles
    Test number
    939724673019
    • NoteNew rules from 20-March 2013,fault lights"ON" will be a fail such as yours, air bag, steering lock,brake pads & fluid etc.
    • NoteWear to all brake discs and inner rear pad worn close to sensor wire.
  16. Fail116,578 miles (+8,641)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,578 miles
    Test number
    998582673018
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNew rules from 20-March 2013,fault lights"ON" will be a fail such as yours, air bag, steering lock,brake pads & fluid etc.
    • NoteWear to all brake discs and inner rear pad worn close to sensor wire.
  17. Pass107,937 miles (+16,837)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    559393402178
    • NoteBoth n/s road wheels have slight damage and are out of round.
    • NoteTyre preesure fault light "ON", fail item soon.
  18. Pass91,100 miles (+25,959)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,100 miles
    Test number
    609400891061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,141 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    164188790402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,031 miles
    Test number
    162206899258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 FFO

Does LD56 FFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 FFO expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FFO?
The MOT on LD56 FFO expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 FFO done?
LD56 FFO was recorded at 175,672 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 8,849 miles a year.
Has LD56 FFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FFO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 FFO 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 LD56 FFO find?
LD56 FFO passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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