
BMW 530
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc
LS51 SEEMOT history
LS51 SEE is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 13 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 130,946 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,303 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 SEE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 SEE was last recorded at 130,946 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 130,946 miles · 4 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,303 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,946 miles
- 2024 – 129,539 miles
- 2023 – 128,011 miles
- 2022 – 118,167 miles
- 2021 – 106,911 miles
- 2020 – 99,060 miles
- 2019 – 98,305 miles
- 2017 – 97,318 miles
- 2016 – 95,363 miles
- 2015 – 93,131 miles
- 2014 – 88,737 miles
- 2013 – 81,430 miles
- 2012 – 69,611 miles
- 2011 – 58,062 miles
- 2010 – 45,965 miles
- 2009 – 26,164 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 130,946 miles
- Test number
- 866458004232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,946 miles (+1,407)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,946 miles
- Test number
- 469109068580
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass129,539 miles (+1,528)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 129,539 miles
- Test number
- 554090345689
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,011 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 128,011 miles
- Test number
- 757239994768
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail128,011 miles (+9,844)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,011 miles
- Test number
- 386679098578
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass118,167 miles (+11,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 118,167 miles
- Test number
- 238730160079
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,911 miles (+7,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 106,911 miles
- Test number
- 270956363898
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,060 miles (+755)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 99,060 miles
- Test number
- 143842572020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,305 miles (+987)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 98,305 miles
- Test number
- 438318666926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,318 miles (+1,955)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 97,318 miles
- Test number
- 261019783542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,363 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 95,363 miles
- Test number
- 759855737189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,131 miles (+4,394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 93,131 miles
- Test number
- 996874237247
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 88,737 miles
- Test number
- 438033774250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,737 miles (+7,307)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,737 miles
- Test number
- 865333874210
- FailureNearside 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)
Pass81,430 miles (+11,819)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 81,430 miles
- Test number
- 355918743478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,611 miles (+11,549)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 69,611 miles
- Test number
- 976560852268
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outside edge
Pass58,062 miles (+12,097)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 58,062 miles
- Test number
- 318138831280
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Pass45,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 45,965 miles
- Test number
- 474613340295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,965 miles (+19,801)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,965 miles
- Test number
- 201963940211
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass26,164 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 26,164 miles
- Test number
- 820840949279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,727 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 25,727 miles
- Test number
- 211096979428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS51 SEE
- Does LS51 SEE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 SEE is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 SEE?
- The MOT on LS51 SEE is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 SEE done?
- LS51 SEE was recorded at 130,946 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,303 miles a year.
- Has LS51 SEE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 SEE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS51 SEE 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 SEE find?
- LS51 SEE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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