
BMW 535
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,993 cc
LB52 EFHMOT history
LB52 EFH is a grey petrol BMW 535 first used on 25 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,726 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 151,726 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,746 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 EFH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB52 EFH was last recorded at 151,726 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,027 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,699 miles
- Average per year
- 6,746 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,726 miles
- 2025 – 146,027 miles
- 2024 – 140,709 miles
- 2023 – 131,198 miles
- 2021 – 119,428 miles
- 2020 – 105,668 miles
- 2019 – 98,353 miles
- 2018 – 89,268 miles
- 2017 – 79,354 miles
- 2016 – 69,677 miles
- 2015 – 61,837 miles
- 2014 – 53,927 miles
- 2013 – 50,161 miles
- 2012 – 46,653 miles
- 2011 – 43,608 miles
- 2010 – 37,087 miles
- 2009 – 31,337 miles
- 2008 – 25,743 miles
- 2007 – 18,812 miles
- 2006 – 12,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Boot lid corroded & damaged
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Undertrays fitted.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail151,726 miles (+5,699)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,726 miles
- Test number
- 786115067333
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Boot lid corroded & damaged
Pass146,027 miles (+5,318)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 146,027 miles
- Test number
- 930242542838
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass140,709 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 140,709 miles
- Test number
- 554551517745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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))
Fail140,709 miles (+9,511)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,709 miles
- Test number
- 862423631384
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))
Pass131,198 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 131,198 miles
- Test number
- 423739969600
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail131,184 miles (+11,756)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,184 miles
- Test number
- 664235655765
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Pass119,428 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 119,428 miles
- Test number
- 283067434645
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail119,408 miles (+13,740)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,408 miles
- Test number
- 134876554616
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass105,668 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 105,668 miles
- Test number
- 961886052067
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail105,648 miles (+7,295)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,648 miles
- Test number
- 737680639115
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,353 miles (+9,085)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 98,353 miles
- Test number
- 374589765204
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross over axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,268 miles (+9,914)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 89,268 miles
- Test number
- 719380973078
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass79,354 miles (+474)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 79,354 miles
- Test number
- 322502297532
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Fail78,880 miles (+9,203)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,880 miles
- Test number
- 536732499202
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass69,677 miles (+7,840)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 69,677 miles
- Test number
- 992817637893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,837 miles (+7,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 61,837 miles
- Test number
- 496253435656
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,927 miles (+3,766)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 53,927 miles
- Test number
- 537518244214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,161 miles (+3,508)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 50,161 miles
- Test number
- 336452043462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,653 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,653 miles
- Test number
- 598297032261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,608 miles (+6,521)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 43,608 miles
- Test number
- 158829631278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,087 miles (+5,750)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 37,087 miles
- Test number
- 891040940263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,337 miles (+5,594)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,337 miles
- Test number
- 712694159286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,743 miles (+6,931)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,743 miles
- Test number
- 720272268264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,812 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 18,812 miles
- Test number
- 204658677155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,787 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 18,787 miles
- Test number
- 990143517120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,784 miles (+1,032)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,784 miles
- Test number
- 252789507131
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
Pass17,752 miles (+5,694)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 17,752 miles
- Test number
- 120334727410
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT OUTER WALL DAMAGE
Pass12,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 12,058 miles
- Test number
- 673993426038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 EFH
- Does LB52 EFH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 EFH expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 EFH?
- The MOT on LB52 EFH expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 EFH done?
- LB52 EFH was recorded at 151,726 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,746 miles a year.
- Has LB52 EFH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 EFH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB52 EFH 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 LB52 EFH find?
- LB52 EFH failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm; rear registration plate inscription illegible; windscreen washer not working, and 8 more.
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