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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.

LS51 SEE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass130,946 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass130,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,946 miles
    Test number
    866458004232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass99,060 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,060 miles
    Test number
    143842572020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,305 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    438318666926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass88,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    438033774250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass81,430 miles (+11,819)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    355918743478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. Pass58,062 miles (+12,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    318138831280
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
  18. Pass45,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,965 miles
    Test number
    474613340295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass26,164 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,164 miles
    Test number
    820840949279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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