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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail151,726 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Pass69,677 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    992817637893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass53,927 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,927 miles
    Test number
    537518244214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,161 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    336452043462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass43,608 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    158829631278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,087 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,087 miles
    Test number
    891040940263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,337 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,337 miles
    Test number
    712694159286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,743 miles (+6,931)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,743 miles
    Test number
    720272268264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,812 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,812 miles
    Test number
    204658677155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,787 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,787 miles
    Test number
    990143517120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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
  28. 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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