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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LD56 KAEMOT history

LD56 KAE is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LD56 KAE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
164,510 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 KAE
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
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 KAE was last recorded at 164,510 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 6,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,668 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,842 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,510 miles
  • 2025 – 157,668 miles
  • 2024 – 153,267 miles
  • 2023 – 151,489 miles
  • 2022 – 148,904 miles
  • 2021 – 141,806 miles
  • 2020 – 133,884 miles
  • 2019 – 125,338 miles
  • 2018 – 116,518 miles
  • 2017 – 107,377 miles
  • 2016 – 101,842 miles
  • 2015 – 89,530 miles
  • 2014 – 81,467 miles
  • 2013 – 71,962 miles
  • 2011 – 64,183 miles
  • 2010 – 51,422 miles
  • 2009 – 44,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,510 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • All four tyres close to legal tread markers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight wear and rusting on front and rear brake disc's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,510 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    164,510 miles
    Test number
    373641692681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,668 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,668 miles
    Test number
    483497192256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,267 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,267 miles
    Test number
    294234855549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,489 miles (+2,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,489 miles
    Test number
    822833094007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass148,904 miles (+7,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,904 miles
    Test number
    872933791940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass141,806 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,806 miles
    Test number
    832607181989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,884 miles (+8,546)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,884 miles
    Test number
    592972882682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,338 miles (+8,820)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,338 miles
    Test number
    497082122719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,518 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,518 miles
    Test number
    931281404927
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres close to legal tread markers
    • AdvisorySlight wear and rusting on front and rear brake disc's

  10. Fail116,509 miles (+9,132)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,509 miles
    Test number
    714920031119
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres close to legal tread markers
    • AdvisorySlight wear and rusting on front and rear brake disc's

  11. Pass107,377 miles (+5,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,377 miles
    Test number
    904637317738
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass101,842 miles (+12,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,842 miles
    Test number
    842468358785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,530 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    575376535095
    • NoteHeadlight wash inoperative

  14. Fail89,520 miles (+8,053)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    407633335017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlight wash inoperative

  15. Pass81,467 miles (+9,505)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    627141924079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,962 miles (+7,779)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,962 miles
    Test number
    677701023083
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  17. Pass64,183 miles (+12,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    468825511369
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass51,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    912864860262
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail51,422 miles (+6,461)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    640844560258
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,961 miles
    Test number
    843675489259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD56 KAE

Does LD56 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 KAE is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 KAE?
The MOT on LD56 KAE is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 KAE done?
LD56 KAE was recorded at 164,510 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has LD56 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 KAE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LD56 KAE 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 KAE find?
LD56 KAE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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