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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LS51 GDOMOT history

LS51 GDO is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 20 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

LS51 GDO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
167,023 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 GDO
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
20 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 GDO was last recorded at 167,023 miles on 20 May 2024, 30,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2019: 122,847 miles, lower than 134,475 miles on 11 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,378 miles · 27 May 2023
Between the last two tests
30,645 miles
Average per year
6,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,023 miles
  • 2023 – 136,378 miles
  • 2021 – 134,366 miles
  • 2020 – 129,829 miles
  • 2019 – 122,847 miles
  • 2017 – 134,475 miles
  • 2016 – 119,802 miles
  • 2015 – 112,347 miles
  • 2014 – 98,765 miles
  • 2013 – 88,184 miles
  • 2012 – 85,365 miles
  • 2010 – 81,607 miles
  • 2009 – 75,785 miles
  • 2008 – 67,123 miles
  • 2007 – 55,043 miles
  • 2006 – 49,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,023 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door, corrosion on bottom edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,023 miles (+30,645)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,023 miles
    Test number
    867930226867
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door, corrosion on bottom edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass136,378 miles (+2,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    449640637953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills, lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass134,366 miles (+4,537)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,366 miles
    Test number
    983075095060
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,829 miles (+6,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,829 miles
    Test number
    952533239812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass122,847 miles (-11,628)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    521129979289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,475 miles (+14,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    134,475 miles
    Test number
    562108379199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,802 miles (+7,455)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    237514880970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,347 miles (+22)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,347 miles
    Test number
    848449155044
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  9. Fail112,325 miles (+13,560)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,325 miles
    Test number
    205308355012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  10. Pass98,765 miles (+10,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    595345034011
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass88,184 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    428570943006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,365 miles (+3,758)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,365 miles
    Test number
    708424912058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre in poor condition

  13. Pass81,607 miles (+41)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,607 miles
    Test number
    651193800205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  14. Fail81,566 miles (+5,781)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    271862700218
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  15. Pass75,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    624219189163
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail75,785 miles (+8,662)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    694329289129
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    743078498145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,123 miles (+12,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    784530698150
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass55,043 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    430809807283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    923467746361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,024 miles (+6,507)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,024 miles
    Test number
    861107846346
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass42,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,517 miles
    Test number
    430134406085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 GDO

Does LS51 GDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 GDO expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 GDO?
The MOT on LS51 GDO expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 GDO done?
LS51 GDO was recorded at 167,023 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 6,776 miles a year.
Has LS51 GDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 GDO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on LS51 GDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 GDO find?
LS51 GDO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust noisy; front and rear bumpers damaged; nearside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch area, and 4 more.

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