LA56PXL - BMW 530
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 24 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 217,748 mi
Expires: 23 June 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 12 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 217,728 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 03 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 217,711 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear axle, closest too front of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear axle, closest too rear of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 03 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 206,967 mi
Expires: 03 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Failed - 30 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 206,918 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,471 mi
Expires: 03 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 24 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,471 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 22 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 181,545 mi
Expires: 03 November 2022
Failed - 19 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 181,527 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 05 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,808 mi
Expires: 03 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 11 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,879 mi
Expires: 03 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 30 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,460 mi
Expires: 03 November 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 30 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,460 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,812 mi
Expires: 03 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear suspension arm bushes worn and soft
Failed - 27 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,802 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear suspension arm bushes worn and soft
Passed - 04 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,919 mi
Expires: 03 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front tread inner shoulder worn
- Advisory Offside Rear tread inner shoulder worn
Passed - 04 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,316 mi
Expires: 15 December 2016
Passed - 11 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,171 mi
Expires: 15 December 2015
Failed - 10 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,171 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 29 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,048 mi
Expires: 15 December 2014
Passed - 15 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,688 mi
Expires: 15 December 2013
Failed - 08 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,603 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 26 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,685 mi
Expires: 15 December 2012
Passed - 26 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,644 mi
Expires: 15 December 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 16 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,579 mi
Expires: 15 December 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for LA56PXL?
The MOT expires on 23 June 2026.
What is the tax status of LA56PXL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.
What are the specifications of LA56PXL?
This is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 2993cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of LA56PXL?
This vehicle produces 179 g/km of CO2 emissions.