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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

LS56 WLRMOT history

LS56 WLR is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 8 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 209,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
209,600 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WLR was last recorded at 209,600 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,175 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,425 miles
Average per year
7,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,600 miles
  • 2025 – 204,175 miles
  • 2024 – 175,822 miles
  • 2023 – 153,818 miles
  • 2022 – 149,402 miles
  • 2021 – 146,717 miles
  • 2020 – 144,614 miles
  • 2019 – 141,484 miles
  • 2018 – 132,420 miles
  • 2017 – 124,566 miles
  • 2016 – 119,355 miles
  • 2015 – 109,637 miles
  • 2014 – 101,067 miles
  • 2013 – 94,743 miles
  • 2012 – 90,166 miles
  • 2011 – 87,966 miles
  • 2009 – 80,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,600 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,600 miles (+5,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    209,600 miles
    Test number
    156270118678
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass204,175 miles (+28,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    204,175 miles
    Test number
    792125409832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,822 miles (+17,363)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    175,822 miles
    Test number
    366802531523
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass158,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,459 miles
    Test number
    885302522539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,459 miles (+4,641)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,459 miles
    Test number
    403793979078
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass153,818 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,818 miles
    Test number
    185043090109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,468 miles (+4,066)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,468 miles
    Test number
    114160605262
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass149,402 miles (+2,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,402 miles
    Test number
    813435093600
    • 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))

  9. Pass146,717 miles (+2,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,717 miles
    Test number
    561823054073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass144,614 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,614 miles
    Test number
    706594618707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass141,484 miles (+9,064)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,484 miles
    Test number
    174306626227
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass132,420 miles (+7,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,420 miles
    Test number
    141875046910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass124,566 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,566 miles
    Test number
    408751044182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,355 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,355 miles
    Test number
    873231360586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,637 miles (+8,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,637 miles
    Test number
    158350515407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass101,067 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,067 miles
    Test number
    829197404017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,743 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,743 miles
    Test number
    709920813054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,166 miles (+2,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,166 miles
    Test number
    379051512010
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass87,966 miles (+7,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    798691011066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass80,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,339 miles
    Test number
    384009349327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 WLR

Does LS56 WLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WLR is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WLR?
The MOT on LS56 WLR is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 WLR done?
LS56 WLR was recorded at 209,600 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 7,752 miles a year.
Has LS56 WLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WLR has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 WLR 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 WLR find?
LS56 WLR passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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