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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,926 cc

LS11 KBKMOT history

LS11 KBK is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LS11 KBK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
199,814 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 KBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 KBK was last recorded at 199,814 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 5,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,011 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,803 miles
Average per year
9,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,814 miles
  • 2025 – 194,011 miles
  • 2024 – 189,509 miles
  • 2023 – 184,710 miles
  • 2022 – 180,910 miles
  • 2021 – 174,929 miles
  • 2020 – 170,852 miles
  • 2019 – 165,763 miles
  • 2018 – 153,150 miles
  • 2017 – 143,281 miles
  • 2016 – 136,768 miles
  • 2015 – 110,132 miles
  • 2014 – 83,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,814 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,814 miles (+5,803)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    199,814 miles
    Test number
    898329054550
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,011 miles (+76)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    194,011 miles
    Test number
    858782177223
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail193,935 miles (+4,426)1 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,935 miles
    Test number
    863151766900
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass189,509 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    189,509 miles
    Test number
    288610702404
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm ball joint cover leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Fail189,509 miles (+4,799)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,509 miles
    Test number
    377815705315
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm ball joint cover leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass184,710 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,710 miles
    Test number
    755815235827
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,910 miles (+5,981)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,910 miles
    Test number
    343283922390
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass174,929 miles (+363)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    174,929 miles
    Test number
    738422194619
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail174,566 miles (+3,714)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,566 miles
    Test number
    115048985179
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass170,852 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    170,852 miles
    Test number
    773650960157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,763 miles (+12,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,763 miles
    Test number
    620978757830
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass153,150 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,150 miles
    Test number
    187642033068
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail153,135 miles (+9,854)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,135 miles
    Test number
    828267226520
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass143,281 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,281 miles
    Test number
    295197430626
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail143,184 miles (+6,416)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,184 miles
    Test number
    105549621946
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass136,768 miles (+26,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,768 miles
    Test number
    435159474217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass110,132 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,132 miles
    Test number
    325105475066
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail110,132 miles (+27,127)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,132 miles
    Test number
    135275375464
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail83,005 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    318957874095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    785827474055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 KBK

Does LS11 KBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 KBK is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 KBK?
The MOT on LS11 KBK is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 KBK done?
LS11 KBK was recorded at 199,814 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 9,781 miles a year.
Has LS11 KBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 KBK has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS11 KBK 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 KBK find?
LS11 KBK passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity, and 2 more.

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