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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LL51 KGXMOT history

LL51 KGX is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 218,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
218,225 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 KGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 KGX was last recorded at 218,225 miles on 11 Dec 2022, 5,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2015: 134,550 miles, lower than 155,294 miles on 18 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
212,237 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,988 miles
Average per year
9,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 218,225 miles
  • 2021 – 212,237 miles
  • 2020 – 206,041 miles
  • 2019 – 198,733 miles
  • 2018 – 191,353 miles
  • 2017 – 184,837 miles
  • 2016 – 175,073 miles
  • 2015 – 134,550 miles
  • 2014 – 155,294 miles
  • 2013 – 143,898 miles
  • 2012 – 136,085 miles
  • 2011 – 120,844 miles
  • 2010 – 110,007 miles
  • 2009 – 98,994 miles
  • 2008 – 89,189 miles
  • 2007 – 76,262 miles
  • 2006 – 63,845 miles
  • 2005 – 49,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,225 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,225 miles (+5,988)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    218,225 miles
    Test number
    580852808291
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass212,237 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    212,237 miles
    Test number
    215162917789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass206,041 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,041 miles
    Test number
    820054014468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass198,733 miles (+7,380)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    198,733 miles
    Test number
    619843744907
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass191,353 miles (+6,516)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    191,353 miles
    Test number
    857953383409
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,837 miles (+9,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    184,837 miles
    Test number
    820951220173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted

  7. Pass175,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    175,073 miles
    Test number
    653571349032
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Fail175,073 miles (+40,523)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,073 miles
    Test number
    376970852368
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass134,550 miles (-20,744)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    824226825692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    155,294 miles
    Test number
    119062654330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,294 miles (+11,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,294 miles
    Test number
    545572854364
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass143,898 miles (+7,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    143,898 miles
    Test number
    667470043315
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass136,085 miles (+15,241)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    136,085 miles
    Test number
    546083352325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,844 miles (+10,837)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    120,844 miles
    Test number
    849409541361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    110,007 miles
    Test number
    253097140351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,007 miles (+11,013)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,007 miles
    Test number
    373037040304
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass98,994 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    451345159346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,993 miles (+9,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,993 miles
    Test number
    630111259327
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass89,189 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    89,189 miles
    Test number
    480912258447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail89,186 miles (+12,924)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,186 miles
    Test number
    894671058376
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  21. Pass76,262 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    562212457305
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail76,262 miles (+12,417)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    881252957340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass63,845 miles (+14,313)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,845 miles
    Test number
    614766856342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,532 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    454014055486
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LL51 KGX

Does LL51 KGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 KGX expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 KGX?
The MOT on LL51 KGX expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 KGX done?
LL51 KGX was recorded at 218,225 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2022, an average of 9,938 miles a year.
Has LL51 KGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 KGX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LL51 KGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 KGX find?
LL51 KGX passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both side.

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