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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,941 cc

LB52 UVPMOT history

LB52 UVP is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
184,437 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UVP was last recorded at 184,437 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 7,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,265 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
7,172 miles
Average per year
6,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,437 miles
  • 2023 – 177,265 miles
  • 2022 – 171,631 miles
  • 2021 – 167,414 miles
  • 2020 – 159,358 miles
  • 2018 – 133,943 miles
  • 2017 – 118,551 miles
  • 2016 – 103,214 miles
  • 2015 – 96,187 miles
  • 2014 – 91,816 miles
  • 2013 – 89,361 miles
  • 2012 – 87,712 miles
  • 2011 – 80,949 miles
  • 2010 – 77,739 miles
  • 2009 – 75,999 miles
  • 2008 – 71,855 miles
  • 2007 – 67,921 miles
  • 2006 – 59,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,437 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,437 miles (+7,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,437 miles
    Test number
    966587881888
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,265 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    177,265 miles
    Test number
    539683210948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail177,260 miles (+5,629)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,260 miles
    Test number
    434783660807
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Offside front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,631 miles (+4,217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,631 miles
    Test number
    174733887538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,414 miles
    Test number
    404240204107
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail167,414 miles (+1,801)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,414 miles
    Test number
    852121779796
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass165,613 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,613 miles
    Test number
    314501134972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,358 miles (+25,415)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,358 miles
    Test number
    127274971312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,943 miles (+15,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,943 miles
    Test number
    136462571276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,551 miles (+15,337)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,551 miles
    Test number
    228225165052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,214 miles (+7,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,214 miles
    Test number
    644069057292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 and close to cord's inner edge(STRONG ADVISE) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 and close to cord's inner edge(STRONG ADVISE) (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass96,187 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,187 miles
    Test number
    399155955120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,816 miles (+18)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,816 miles
    Test number
    417384114357
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail91,798 miles (+2,437)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,798 miles
    Test number
    819121914361
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass89,361 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,361 miles
    Test number
    177643313355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,712 miles (+6,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,712 miles
    Test number
    837413072261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass80,949 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    539332251296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,739 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    470680360224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,999 miles (+4,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,999 miles
    Test number
    574031569206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass71,855 miles (+3,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    573237078286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,921 miles (+8,906)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    652153457318
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  22. Pass59,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,015 miles
    Test number
    753926456399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UVP

Does LB52 UVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 UVP expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UVP?
The MOT on LB52 UVP expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 UVP done?
LB52 UVP was recorded at 184,437 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 6,984 miles a year.
Has LB52 UVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UVP has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 UVP 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 UVP find?
LB52 UVP passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease front to rear; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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