BMW 530
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
LS57 LKAMOT history
LS57 LKA is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 6 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 218,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 218,877 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,316 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS57 LKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 6 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS57 LKA was last recorded at 218,877 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 19,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 199,701 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19,176 miles
- Average per year
- 10,316 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,877 miles
- 2025 – 199,701 miles
- 2024 – 186,528 miles
- 2023 – 178,385 miles
- 2022 – 169,516 miles
- 2021 – 165,015 miles
- 2020 – 163,182 miles
- 2019 – 160,061 miles
- 2018 – 156,780 miles
- 2017 – 144,352 miles
- 2016 – 136,055 miles
- 2015 – 124,588 miles
- 2014 – 117,313 miles
- 2013 – 105,373 miles
- 2012 – 88,410 miles
- 2010 – 62,209 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass218,877 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,877 miles (+19,176)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 218,877 miles
- Test number
- 732662441214
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass199,701 miles (+13,173)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 199,701 miles
- Test number
- 661148534372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,528 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 186,528 miles
- Test number
- 603129379824
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail186,528 miles (+8,143)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,528 miles
- Test number
- 214256305705
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,385 miles (+8,869)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 178,385 miles
- Test number
- 705799893177
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres edges worn
- AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside front shock damp
Pass169,516 miles (+4,501)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 169,516 miles
- Test number
- 947688469814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,015 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 165,015 miles
- Test number
- 544420014268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail165,015 miles (+1,833)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,015 miles
- Test number
- 117799170091
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass163,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 163,182 miles
- Test number
- 799800902547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,182 miles (+3,121)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,182 miles
- Test number
- 490761028946
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass160,061 miles (+3,281)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 160,061 miles
- Test number
- 530330209179
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm inner joint slight play
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cut outer side wall
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge
Pass156,780 miles (+12,428)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 156,780 miles
- Test number
- 473734511641
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut outer side wall
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Pass144,352 miles (+8,297)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 144,352 miles
- Test number
- 247506602594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 136,055 miles
- Test number
- 727822220754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,055 miles (+11,467)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,055 miles
- Test number
- 322252248309
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass124,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 124,588 miles
- Test number
- 846620735021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,588 miles (+7,275)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,588 miles
- Test number
- 967410335088
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass117,313 miles (+11,940)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 117,313 miles
- Test number
- 146148114064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,373 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 105,373 miles
- Test number
- 718332923075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,277 miles (+16,867)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,277 miles
- Test number
- 366832413019
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass88,410 miles (+314)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 88,410 miles
- Test number
- 598987212087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,096 miles (+25,887)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,096 miles
- Test number
- 168002812048
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,209 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 62,209 miles
- Test number
- 234938920336
- 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)
Questions about LS57 LKA
- Does LS57 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 LKA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS57 LKA?
- The MOT on LS57 LKA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS57 LKA done?
- LS57 LKA was recorded at 218,877 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 10,316 miles a year.
- Has LS57 LKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS57 LKA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS57 LKA 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 LS57 LKA find?
- LS57 LKA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; exhaust noisy.
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