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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LR56 RYFMOT history

LR56 RYF is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 223,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
223,934 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR56 RYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR56 RYF was last recorded at 223,934 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,036 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,898 miles
Average per year
10,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,934 miles
  • 2025 – 221,036 miles
  • 2024 – 215,425 miles
  • 2023 – 203,288 miles
  • 2022 – 189,437 miles
  • 2021 – 180,272 miles
  • 2020 – 170,888 miles
  • 2018 – 155,719 miles
  • 2017 – 149,184 miles
  • 2016 – 144,869 miles
  • 2015 – 136,575 miles
  • 2014 – 121,734 miles
  • 2013 – 114,357 miles
  • 2012 – 109,464 miles
  • 2011 – 95,087 miles
  • 2010 – 76,562 miles
  • 2009 – 49,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryShields fitted

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.

  • Cover sills shields

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,934 miles (+2,898)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    223,934 miles
    Test number
    192024316217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShields fitted
  2. Pass221,036 miles (+5,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    221,036 miles
    Test number
    782146851006
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields
  3. Pass215,425 miles (+12,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    215,425 miles
    Test number
    174754771568
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields
  4. Pass203,288 miles (+13,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    203,288 miles
    Test number
    828261641604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass189,437 miles (+9,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,437 miles
    Test number
    704117459145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides leaking near hub house (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass180,272 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    180,272 miles
    Test number
    355797717748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe above rear axle slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail180,264 miles (+9,376)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,264 miles
    Test number
    724783739158
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected phone holder (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass170,888 miles (+15,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,888 miles
    Test number
    686885837427
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake only just met the requirements
  9. Pass155,719 miles (+6,535)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    155,719 miles
    Test number
    687966996880
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass149,184 miles (+4,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    149,184 miles
    Test number
    411792441186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass144,869 miles (+8,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,869 miles
    Test number
    206298199857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  12. Pass136,575 miles (+14,841)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,575 miles
    Test number
    163431834559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,734 miles (+7,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,734 miles
    Test number
    216714734234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass114,357 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,357 miles
    Test number
    327954453293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,464 miles (+14,377)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    406882452263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,087 miles
    Test number
    658519651204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,086 miles (+18,524)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,086 miles
    Test number
    545529051257
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to tread bars
  18. Pass76,562 miles (+27,349)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    120465480297
    • NoteDashboard service indicator is lit
    • NoteEngine covers and undershielding are in place
    • NoteHandbrake although working it does require effort to apply. This could just be down to lack of use
  19. Pass49,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    674894999281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR56 RYF

Does LR56 RYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR56 RYF is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR56 RYF?
The MOT on LR56 RYF is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR56 RYF done?
LR56 RYF was recorded at 223,934 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 10,470 miles a year.
Has LR56 RYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR56 RYF has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LR56 RYF 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 LR56 RYF find?
LR56 RYF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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