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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LS51 FUJMOT history

LS51 FUJ is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 17 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LS51 FUJ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,544 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 FUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 FUJ was last recorded at 104,544 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,516 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,544 miles
  • 2022 – 104,516 miles
  • 2021 – 104,489 miles
  • 2020 – 104,478 miles
  • 2018 – 104,167 miles
  • 2017 – 103,917 miles
  • 2016 – 103,534 miles
  • 2015 – 103,002 miles
  • 2014 – 102,547 miles
  • 2013 – 91,693 miles
  • 2012 – 68,614 miles
  • 2011 – 58,328 miles
  • 2010 – 49,497 miles
  • 2009 – 45,337 miles
  • 2008 – 40,692 miles
  • 2007 – 35,464 miles
  • 2006 – 29,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,544 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear rear exhaust shield lose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,544 miles (+28)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,544 miles
    Test number
    293712858616
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass104,516 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,516 miles
    Test number
    628181290537
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail104,516 miles (+27)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,516 miles
    Test number
    850941222100
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass104,489 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,489 miles
    Test number
    598712328566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,478 miles (+311)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,478 miles
    Test number
    211396111829
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two under floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  6. Pass104,167 miles (+250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,167 miles
    Test number
    180050891787
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre stepping on inner
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass103,917 miles (+383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,917 miles
    Test number
    366491582365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass103,534 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,534 miles
    Test number
    480509684411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,002 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    401749145544
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust shield lose

  10. Fail102,988 miles (+441)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,988 miles
    Test number
    429880660418
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust shield lose

  11. Pass102,547 miles (+10,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    418535144276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass91,693 miles (+23,079)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,693 miles
    Test number
    927402433352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,614 miles (+10,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    237894912225
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass58,328 miles (+8,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,328 miles
    Test number
    596850061176
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake discs corroded

  15. Pass49,497 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,497 miles
    Test number
    870293080186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,337 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,337 miles
    Test number
    921979219216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,692 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,692 miles
    Test number
    221811128264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,464 miles (+5,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,464 miles
    Test number
    320680827206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass29,543 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,543 miles
    Test number
    274651226223
    • NoteAir bag light stays on

Questions about LS51 FUJ

Does LS51 FUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 FUJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 FUJ?
The MOT on LS51 FUJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 FUJ done?
LS51 FUJ was recorded at 104,544 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,881 miles a year.
Has LS51 FUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 FUJ has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 FUJ 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 LS51 FUJ find?
LS51 FUJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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