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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S40 LCLMOT history

S40 LCL is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,103 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LCL was last recorded at 132,103 miles on 7 May 2026, 2,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,605 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,498 miles
Average per year
5,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,103 miles
  • 2025 – 129,605 miles
  • 2024 – 123,855 miles
  • 2022 – 118,828 miles
  • 2021 – 113,824 miles
  • 2020 – 105,561 miles
  • 2019 – 93,290 miles
  • 2017 – 90,186 miles
  • 2016 – 87,384 miles
  • 2015 – 82,678 miles
  • 2014 – 77,368 miles
  • 2013 – 73,944 miles
  • 2012 – 69,391 miles
  • 2011 – 63,901 miles
  • 2010 – 58,342 miles
  • 2009 – 53,898 miles
  • 2008 – 42,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,103 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,103 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,103 miles
    Test number
    778432515295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,103 miles (+2,498)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,103 miles
    Test number
    730280265395
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,605 miles (+5,750)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,605 miles
    Test number
    801591065984
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass123,855 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,855 miles
    Test number
    609536916049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail123,855 miles (+5,027)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,855 miles
    Test number
    693701853796
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,828 miles
    Test number
    813471789891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail118,828 miles (+5,004)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,828 miles
    Test number
    558344440669
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass113,824 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,824 miles
    Test number
    725126903753
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail113,777 miles (+8,216)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    318547136866
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    439329530013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,561 miles (+3,457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    166708810674
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass102,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    177974857364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,103 miles (+8,813)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,103 miles
    Test number
    720939840176
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass93,290 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    718787299428
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail93,285 miles (+3,099)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,285 miles
    Test number
    532768398933
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass90,186 miles (+2,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,186 miles
    Test number
    120960895857
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass87,384 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    494411130250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,678 miles (+5,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    859079520225
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass77,368 miles (+3,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    606576114347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass73,944 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    115413743375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,391 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,391 miles
    Test number
    488561942470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,901 miles
    Test number
    497941521385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,900 miles (+5,558)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    609320721376
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass58,342 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,342 miles
    Test number
    551366320304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,898 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    183605749344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Fail53,897 miles (+10)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    470134749326
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail53,887 miles (+11,612)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    504278239350
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass42,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    694517028387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,275 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    684237328319
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S40 LCL

Does S40 LCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LCL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LCL?
The MOT on S40 LCL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LCL done?
S40 LCL was recorded at 132,103 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,147 miles a year.
Has S40 LCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LCL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 LCL 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 S40 LCL find?
S40 LCL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in grease not allowing full inspection; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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