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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LS59 GFUMOT history

LS59 GFU is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 6 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
168,245 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GFU was last recorded at 168,245 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,044 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
7,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,245 miles
  • 2024 – 144,180 miles
  • 2023 – 138,186 miles
  • 2022 – 131,627 miles
  • 2021 – 126,432 miles
  • 2020 – 118,506 miles
  • 2019 – 111,612 miles
  • 2018 – 104,753 miles
  • 2017 – 99,051 miles
  • 2016 – 93,394 miles
  • 2015 – 85,746 miles
  • 2014 – 78,989 miles
  • 2013 – 78,715 miles
  • 2012 – 71,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,245 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,245 miles (+201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,245 miles
    Test number
    738790687740
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail168,044 miles (+23,864)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,044 miles
    Test number
    190519117332
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,180 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    639361235413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,177 miles (+5,991)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,177 miles
    Test number
    350480132628
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,186 miles
    Test number
    502731677521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,186 miles (+6,559)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,186 miles
    Test number
    876845881865
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass131,627 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,627 miles
    Test number
    939707648210
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass126,432 miles (+7,926)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,432 miles
    Test number
    439160890613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges - also small cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,506 miles (+6,894)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,506 miles
    Test number
    238273110456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,612 miles (+6,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    913848468854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass104,753 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,753 miles
    Test number
    241016202213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,051 miles (+5,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,051 miles
    Test number
    801584966166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight sidewall damage at offside front tyre

  13. Pass93,394 miles (+7,648)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,394 miles
    Test number
    675532096551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,746 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,746 miles
    Test number
    295839735100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,989 miles
    Test number
    277399964169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,989 miles (+274)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,989 miles
    Test number
    776809464137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass78,715 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    598164973226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,630 miles
    Test number
    416080132203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 GFU

Does LS59 GFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 GFU expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GFU?
The MOT on LS59 GFU expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 GFU done?
LS59 GFU was recorded at 168,245 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 7,359 miles a year.
Has LS59 GFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GFU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 GFU 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 GFU find?
LS59 GFU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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