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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

LS59 FLYMOT history

LS59 FLY is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LS59 FLY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,148 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 FLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 FLY was last recorded at 147,148 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 6,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,467 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,681 miles
Average per year
10,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,148 miles
  • 2024 – 140,467 miles
  • 2023 – 114,442 miles
  • 2022 – 106,636 miles
  • 2021 – 98,493 miles
  • 2020 – 96,547 miles
  • 2019 – 86,968 miles
  • 2018 – 75,019 miles
  • 2017 – 64,315 miles
  • 2016 – 53,761 miles
  • 2015 – 40,768 miles
  • 2014 – 25,737 miles
  • 2013 – 14,677 miles
  • 2012 – 12,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,148 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened almost to cord inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened almost to cord inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing more heavily outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,148 miles (+6,681)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,148 miles
    Test number
    620395246052
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened almost to cord inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened almost to cord inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing more heavily outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass140,467 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    204048998343
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail140,467 miles (+10,312)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    331544701598
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,155 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,155 miles
    Test number
    576460735623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail130,155 miles (+15,713)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,155 miles
    Test number
    526754982040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,442 miles (+7,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    520405856416
    • 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))

  7. Pass106,636 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,636 miles
    Test number
    663136171943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,493 miles
    Test number
    346319180159
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn.

  9. Fail98,493 miles (+1,946)4 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,493 miles
    Test number
    968121257731
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn.

  10. Pass96,547 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    631321780780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail96,547 miles (+9,579)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    307282108162
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,968 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,968 miles
    Test number
    162019870893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,940 miles (+34)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    424096154700
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail86,906 miles (+11,887)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,906 miles
    Test number
    864299192972
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are devoid of tread on inner edge

  15. Pass75,019 miles (+10,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,019 miles
    Test number
    326597952420
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorated

  16. Pass64,315 miles (+10,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    499723780258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,761 miles
    Test number
    925864988616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,761 miles (+12,993)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,761 miles
    Test number
    586665981280
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass40,768 miles (+831)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    207883945143
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Fail39,937 miles (+14,200)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,937 miles
    Test number
    469912935136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass25,737 miles (+11,060)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,737 miles
    Test number
    748854434157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,677 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,677 miles
    Test number
    875871443139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,206 miles
    Test number
    698763312391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 FLY

Does LS59 FLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 FLY is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 FLY?
The MOT on LS59 FLY is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 FLY done?
LS59 FLY was recorded at 147,148 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 10,361 miles a year.
Has LS59 FLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 FLY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 FLY 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 LS59 FLY find?
LS59 FLY passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth/weakened almost to cord inner shoulder, and 2 more.

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