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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

LS57 ZWCMOT history

LS57 ZWC is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
199,093 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 ZWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 ZWC was last recorded at 199,093 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,234 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,859 miles
Average per year
11,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,093 miles
  • 2024 – 197,234 miles
  • 2023 – 188,508 miles
  • 2022 – 170,008 miles
  • 2020 – 159,356 miles
  • 2019 – 154,477 miles
  • 2018 – 139,952 miles
  • 2017 – 119,706 miles
  • 2016 – 87,407 miles
  • 2014 – 65,363 miles
  • 2013 – 43,569 miles
  • 2012 – 36,762 miles
  • 2011 – 29,244 miles
  • 2010 – 21,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,093 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,093 miles (+1,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    199,093 miles
    Test number
    550557652932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail197,234 miles (+8,726)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,234 miles
    Test number
    400082664154
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass188,508 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    188,508 miles
    Test number
    434439722590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail188,487 miles (+18,479)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,487 miles
    Test number
    246023368028
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass170,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,008 miles
    Test number
    864047062250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,008 miles (+10,652)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,008 miles
    Test number
    426694463022
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  7. Pass159,356 miles (+4,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,356 miles
    Test number
    987149041070
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass154,477 miles (+14,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,477 miles
    Test number
    654043759197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
  9. Pass139,952 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,952 miles
    Test number
    621672515823
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail139,823 miles (+20,117)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,823 miles
    Test number
    871847663204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass119,706 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,706 miles
    Test number
    442972701125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,326 miles (+31,919)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,326 miles
    Test number
    962971775476
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass87,407 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    680934558075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,356 miles (+21,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,356 miles
    Test number
    369214422504
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass65,363 miles (+21,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,363 miles
    Test number
    698621354336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,569 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,569 miles
    Test number
    487500153478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,762 miles (+7,518)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,762 miles
    Test number
    706062862344
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass29,244 miles (+7,557)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,244 miles
    Test number
    555163661347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,687 miles
    Test number
    844082960371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 ZWC

Does LS57 ZWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 ZWC is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 ZWC?
The MOT on LS57 ZWC is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 ZWC done?
LS57 ZWC was recorded at 199,093 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 11,216 miles a year.
Has LS57 ZWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 ZWC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 ZWC 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 ZWC find?
LS57 ZWC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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