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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

X46 LDUMOT history

X46 LDU is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 7 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

X46 LDU grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,830 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 LDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 LDU was last recorded at 178,830 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 9,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,311 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,519 miles
Average per year
10,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,830 miles
  • 2024 – 169,311 miles
  • 2023 – 161,602 miles
  • 2022 – 152,720 miles
  • 2021 – 144,703 miles
  • 2020 – 137,013 miles
  • 2019 – 131,522 miles
  • 2018 – 119,969 miles
  • 2017 – 108,906 miles
  • 2016 – 98,836 miles
  • 2015 – 80,823 miles
  • 2014 – 68,642 miles
  • 2013 – 58,589 miles
  • 2012 – 49,184 miles
  • 2011 – 39,495 miles
  • 2010 – 29,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,830 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,830 miles (+9,519)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,830 miles
    Test number
    301271085700
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass169,311 miles (+7,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,311 miles
    Test number
    431437711575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,602 miles
    Test number
    190950953706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail161,602 miles (+8,882)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,602 miles
    Test number
    644091937672
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass152,720 miles (+8,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,720 miles
    Test number
    855850333994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass144,703 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,703 miles
    Test number
    681506291635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,013 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,013 miles
    Test number
    443526824974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,522 miles (+11,553)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,522 miles
    Test number
    769374039693
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass119,969 miles (+11,063)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,969 miles
    Test number
    209749370436
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel has small crack on inner rim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass108,906 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,906 miles
    Test number
    462834572054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,903 miles (+10,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    837689303018
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass98,836 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    613336509756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail98,835 miles (+18,012)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    723922637658
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    218137468569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,823 miles (+12,181)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    756518580423
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,642 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,642 miles
    Test number
    437698434332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,531 miles (+9,942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,531 miles
    Test number
    568401834371
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass58,589 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    258047423362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,508 miles (+9,324)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,508 miles
    Test number
    318333923340
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass49,184 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,184 miles
    Test number
    399341332359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,495 miles (+9,731)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    715373831309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    744956350351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X46 LDU

Does X46 LDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X46 LDU is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X46 LDU?
The MOT on X46 LDU is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X46 LDU done?
X46 LDU was recorded at 178,830 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 10,025 miles a year.
Has X46 LDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 LDU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X46 LDU 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 X46 LDU find?
X46 LDU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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