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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

LS09 EKAMOT history

LS09 EKA is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 3 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 191,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LS09 EKA blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
191,689 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 EKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 EKA was last recorded at 191,689 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,374 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,315 miles
Average per year
12,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,689 miles
  • 2025 – 190,374 miles
  • 2024 – 188,668 miles
  • 2023 – 186,437 miles
  • 2022 – 182,675 miles
  • 2021 – 175,411 miles
  • 2020 – 160,087 miles
  • 2019 – 137,219 miles
  • 2018 – 118,679 miles
  • 2017 – 103,939 miles
  • 2016 – 85,141 miles
  • 2015 – 66,853 miles
  • 2014 – 50,246 miles
  • 2013 – 33,175 miles
  • 2012 – 19,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,689 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,689 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    191,689 miles
    Test number
    786006495465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass190,374 miles (+1,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    190,374 miles
    Test number
    753784673198
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass188,668 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    188,668 miles
    Test number
    424752364849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass186,437 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    186,437 miles
    Test number
    739389984569
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail186,430 miles (+3,755)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,430 miles
    Test number
    390708532063
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass182,675 miles (+7,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    182,675 miles
    Test number
    868350675725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass175,411 miles (+15,324)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    175,411 miles
    Test number
    578690426670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,087 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    160,087 miles
    Test number
    343838402579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail160,065 miles (+22,846)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,065 miles
    Test number
    808383368294
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin Catalyst Cracked. (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst Cracked. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,219 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,219 miles
    Test number
    313136453782
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail137,219 miles (+18,540)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,219 miles
    Test number
    819671685366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass118,679 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,679 miles
    Test number
    577194679230
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail118,678 miles (+14,739)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,678 miles
    Test number
    184051244377
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass103,939 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,939 miles
    Test number
    875014134430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre heavy wear on edges
    • AdvisorySigns of wear to n/s/r inner brake pad

  15. Fail103,939 miles (+18,798)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,939 miles
    Test number
    834093317855
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre heavy wear on edges
    • AdvisorySigns of wear to n/s/r inner brake pad

  16. Pass85,141 miles (+18,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,141 miles
    Test number
    479887997970
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass66,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,853 miles
    Test number
    256907405448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail66,853 miles (+16,607)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,853 miles
    Test number
    675847105157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass50,246 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,246 miles
    Test number
    686033314170
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail50,246 miles (+17,071)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,246 miles
    Test number
    356623614154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass33,175 miles (+13,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,175 miles
    Test number
    136095903136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,947 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    466254602151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,916 miles
    Test number
    419508882050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail19,916 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,916 miles
    Test number
    588638382016
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LS09 EKA

Does LS09 EKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 EKA is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 EKA?
The MOT on LS09 EKA is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 EKA done?
LS09 EKA was recorded at 191,689 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 12,124 miles a year.
Has LS09 EKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 EKA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 EKA 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 LS09 EKA find?
LS09 EKA passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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