BMW 530
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc
M5 LFUMOT history
M5 LFU is a white diesel BMW 530 first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,564 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 154,564 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,655 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 LFU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 LFU was last recorded at 154,564 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 154,460 miles · 11 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 104 miles
- Average per year
- 6,655 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 154,564 miles
- 2023 – 154,460 miles
- 2022 – 149,031 miles
- 2020 – 146,494 miles
- 2019 – 142,592 miles
- 2018 – 137,405 miles
- 2017 – 130,992 miles
- 2016 – 124,305 miles
- 2014 – 116,079 miles
- 2013 – 106,861 miles
- 2012 – 99,530 miles
- 2011 – 88,639 miles
- 2010 – 70,005 miles
- 2009 – 66,452 miles
- 2008 – 40,388 miles
- 2007 – 36,384 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,564 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,564 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 154,564 miles
- Test number
- 972942392667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,460 miles (+5,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 154,460 miles
- Test number
- 832914680748
- 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))
Pass149,031 miles (+2,537)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 149,031 miles
- Test number
- 427886085178
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,494 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 146,494 miles
- Test number
- 498747121410
- 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))
Fail146,494 miles (+3,902)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,494 miles
- Test number
- 228347555117
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,592 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 142,592 miles
- Test number
- 394596055392
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySigns of front tyres fouling inner arches
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted to rear
Fail142,592 miles (+5,187)5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,592 miles
- Test number
- 391779324744
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySigns of front tyres fouling inner arches
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted to rear
Pass137,405 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 137,405 miles
- Test number
- 230641480253
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear tyres stretched
Fail137,405 miles (+6,413)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,405 miles
- Test number
- 666489059131
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect weld cracked (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear tyres stretched
Pass130,992 miles (+20)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 130,992 miles
- Test number
- 546263768188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryStop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail130,972 miles (+6,667)2 dangerous4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,972 miles
- Test number
- 289392208346
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass124,305 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 124,305 miles
- Test number
- 137267006947
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail124,300 miles (+3,927)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,300 miles
- Test number
- 135022870880
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective very slow to return (5.2.5b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 120,373 miles
- Test number
- 670944717128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,373 miles (+4,294)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,373 miles
- Test number
- 715960569826
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour also intermitantly not working (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) pipe rubbing on inner wheel arch trim on full lock (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Pass116,079 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 116,079 miles
- Test number
- 539462444348
- NoteOil leak
Fail116,079 miles (+3,853)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,079 miles
- Test number
- 415102844366
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass112,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 112,226 miles
- Test number
- 608023104084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,226 miles (+5,365)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,226 miles
- Test number
- 396823504095
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass106,861 miles (+7,331)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 106,861 miles
- Test number
- 376037003036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass99,530 miles (+10,891)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 99,530 miles
- Test number
- 578347332019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 88,639 miles
- Test number
- 198016301113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,639 miles (+18,634)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,639 miles
- Test number
- 946413801141
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,005 miles (+3,553)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 70,005 miles
- Test number
- 643021710080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,452 miles (+11,775)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,452 miles
- Test number
- 172652579266
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,677 miles (+14,289)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 54,677 miles
- Test number
- 113673719039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 40,388 miles
- Test number
- 732089608029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,388 miles (+4,004)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,388 miles
- Test number
- 144658208440
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 36,384 miles
- Test number
- 161445907014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 LFU
- Does M5 LFU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M5 LFU expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M5 LFU?
- The MOT on M5 LFU expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M5 LFU done?
- M5 LFU was recorded at 154,564 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 6,655 miles a year.
- Has M5 LFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 LFU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on M5 LFU 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 M5 LFU find?
- M5 LFU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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