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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB02 AXHMOT history

LB02 AXH is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 20 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,419 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 AXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 AXH was last recorded at 147,419 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,471 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
948 miles
Average per year
5,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,419 miles
  • 2025 – 146,471 miles
  • 2024 – 143,964 miles
  • 2022 – 142,832 miles
  • 2021 – 139,222 miles
  • 2020 – 136,600 miles
  • 2019 – 133,908 miles
  • 2018 – 129,767 miles
  • 2017 – 126,332 miles
  • 2016 – 120,901 miles
  • 2015 – 116,658 miles
  • 2014 – 114,259 miles
  • 2013 – 105,568 miles
  • 2012 – 97,316 miles
  • 2011 – 91,092 miles
  • 2010 – 82,990 miles
  • 2009 – 72,074 miles
  • 2008 – 62,095 miles
  • 2007 – 52,566 miles
  • 2006 – 42,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,419 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,419 miles (+948)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,419 miles
    Test number
    531871566161
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass146,471 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,471 miles
    Test number
    356171503883
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail146,471 miles (+2,507)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,471 miles
    Test number
    375923044685
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass143,964 miles (+1,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,964 miles
    Test number
    251440118086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,832 miles
    Test number
    112369228688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,832 miles (+3,610)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,832 miles
    Test number
    439171289433
    • DangerousCentral Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass139,222 miles (+2,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,222 miles
    Test number
    449900236212
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,600 miles (+2,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,600 miles
    Test number
    774470160497
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass133,908 miles (+4,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,908 miles
    Test number
    497259451574
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,767 miles
    Test number
    220218849640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,767 miles (+3,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,767 miles
    Test number
    786631870167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass126,332 miles (+5,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,332 miles
    Test number
    402795065341
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn corroded (2.4.G.4d)

  13. Pass120,901 miles (+4,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    203918095858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass116,658 miles (+2,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,658 miles
    Test number
    189485682931
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass114,259 miles (+8,691)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,259 miles
    Test number
    319635634486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,568 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,568 miles
    Test number
    779547673119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside mirror glass discoloured

  17. Fail105,568 miles (+8,252)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,568 miles
    Test number
    198627473151
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside mirror glass discoloured

  18. Pass97,316 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,316 miles
    Test number
    208236282483
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Fail97,305 miles (+6,213)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    206285382149
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass91,092 miles (+8,102)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,092 miles
    Test number
    158219871169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inside edge

  21. Pass82,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,990 miles
    Test number
    200828280442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,990 miles (+10,916)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,990 miles
    Test number
    280818880490
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass72,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    971668389120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,074 miles (+9,979)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    154718589198
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass62,095 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    981438498145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,093 miles (+9,527)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    350497798125
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted
    • NoteHalf engine tay fitted

  27. Pass52,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,566 miles
    Test number
    433020907268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,564 miles (+10,562)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    541640407214
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.

  29. Pass42,002 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,002 miles
    Test number
    202155506266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,996 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    880401906244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about LB02 AXH

Does LB02 AXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 AXH is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 AXH?
The MOT on LB02 AXH is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 AXH done?
LB02 AXH was recorded at 147,419 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,215 miles a year.
Has LB02 AXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 AXH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 AXH 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 LB02 AXH find?
LB02 AXH passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; coolant leak; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 2 more.

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