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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LS56 BDZMOT history

LS56 BDZ is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 4 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LS56 BDZ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,329 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BDZ was last recorded at 83,329 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,962 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,367 miles
Average per year
3,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,329 miles
  • 2025 – 80,962 miles
  • 2024 – 78,821 miles
  • 2023 – 76,297 miles
  • 2022 – 74,102 miles
  • 2021 – 71,559 miles
  • 2020 – 69,944 miles
  • 2019 – 68,790 miles
  • 2018 – 63,903 miles
  • 2016 – 58,954 miles
  • 2015 – 55,444 miles
  • 2014 – 52,134 miles
  • 2013 – 49,126 miles
  • 2012 – 45,039 miles
  • 2011 – 41,171 miles
  • 2010 – 36,949 miles
  • 2009 – 31,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,329 miles
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair inc parking brakes (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,329 miles (+2,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    598242281962
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair inc parking brakes (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass80,962 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,962 miles
    Test number
    625987512263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    163882430328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,821 miles (+2,524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    906388432542
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,297 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    673780797569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,282 miles (+2,180)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,282 miles
    Test number
    641437317787
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,102 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    854781114599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,092 miles (+2,533)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    348778305892
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,559 miles (+1,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    308117326799
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  10. Pass69,944 miles (+1,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,944 miles
    Test number
    866172277365
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  11. Pass68,790 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    244650765155
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

  12. Fail68,759 miles (+4,856)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,759 miles
    Test number
    608794511197
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

  13. Pass63,903 miles (+4,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    446182993501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

  14. Pass58,954 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    650759808037
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  15. Pass55,444 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    451931295492
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  16. Fail55,422 miles (+3,288)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,422 miles
    Test number
    673587925000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  17. Pass52,134 miles (+3,008)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,134 miles
    Test number
    819779424319
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake disc surface corrosion
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightley wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightley wearing on inner edge
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  18. Pass49,126 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    279241433373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,039 miles (+3,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    119653712317
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass41,171 miles (+4,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    296702511337
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  21. Pass36,949 miles (+5,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,949 miles
    Test number
    530755830341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    282319209336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BDZ

Does LS56 BDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BDZ is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BDZ?
The MOT on LS56 BDZ is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BDZ done?
LS56 BDZ was recorded at 83,329 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,090 miles a year.
Has LS56 BDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BDZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 BDZ 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 LS56 BDZ find?
LS56 BDZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair inc parking brakes.

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