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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LS11 FDUMOT history

LS11 FDU is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
164,441 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 FDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 FDU was last recorded at 164,441 miles on 7 May 2026, 662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,779 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
662 miles
Average per year
8,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,441 miles
  • 2025 – 163,779 miles
  • 2024 – 163,763 miles
  • 2023 – 158,040 miles
  • 2022 – 152,233 miles
  • 2021 – 146,544 miles
  • 2020 – 141,680 miles
  • 2019 – 135,140 miles
  • 2018 – 125,638 miles
  • 2017 – 114,887 miles
  • 2016 – 100,536 miles
  • 2015 – 82,393 miles
  • 2014 – 59,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,441 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder tray 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,441 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,441 miles
    Test number
    627925290897
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  2. Pass163,779 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    163,779 miles
    Test number
    231840331094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail163,763 miles (+5,723)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,763 miles
    Test number
    750308560165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect crack on weld repair (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass158,040 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,040 miles
    Test number
    929308097296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,233 miles
    Test number
    163154871611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,225 miles (+5,681)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,225 miles
    Test number
    196724360196
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass146,544 miles (+4,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,544 miles
    Test number
    620683085039
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass141,680 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,680 miles
    Test number
    709781054872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail141,670 miles (+6,530)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,670 miles
    Test number
    921673566957
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass135,140 miles (+9,502)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,140 miles
    Test number
    469547532106
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass125,638 miles (+10,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,638 miles
    Test number
    983009140138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's worn and corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres just above the limit.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  12. Pass114,887 miles (+14,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    258747842863
    • AdvisoryFront number plate worn
  13. Pass100,536 miles (+18,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,536 miles
    Test number
    786854242611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
  14. Pass82,393 miles (+22,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    285350395439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass59,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,549 miles
    Test number
    246093194437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 FDU

Does LS11 FDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 FDU is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 FDU?
The MOT on LS11 FDU is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 FDU done?
LS11 FDU was recorded at 164,441 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 8,875 miles a year.
Has LS11 FDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 FDU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS11 FDU 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 LS11 FDU find?
LS11 FDU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: under tray fitted.

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