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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LB52 WRTMOT history

LB52 WRT is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
170,662 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WRT was last recorded at 170,662 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,662 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,662 miles
  • 2023 – 168,604 miles
  • 2022 – 162,710 miles
  • 2020 – 154,896 miles
  • 2019 – 148,196 miles
  • 2018 – 143,523 miles
  • 2017 – 138,027 miles
  • 2016 – 131,623 miles
  • 2015 – 125,497 miles
  • 2014 – 119,984 miles
  • 2013 – 111,379 miles
  • 2012 – 100,805 miles
  • 2011 – 92,747 miles
  • 2010 – 84,979 miles
  • 2009 – 76,778 miles
  • 2008 – 68,568 miles
  • 2007 – 57,601 miles
  • 2006 – 47,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,662 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear registration lamp inoperative in the case

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,662 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,662 miles
    Test number
    982086182459
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail170,662 miles (+2,058)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,662 miles
    Test number
    774464657329
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,604 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,604 miles
    Test number
    594106570724
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear registration lamp inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail168,602 miles (+5,892)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,602 miles
    Test number
    208775231898
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate insecure front registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear registration lamp inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,710 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,710 miles
    Test number
    749066788999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail162,699 miles (+7,803)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,699 miles
    Test number
    744683831127
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass154,896 miles (+6,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,896 miles
    Test number
    851644649793
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates faded (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass148,196 miles (+4,673)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,196 miles
    Test number
    686642245867
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,523 miles (+5,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,523 miles
    Test number
    268909823522
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass138,027 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,027 miles
    Test number
    604993037119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,623 miles (+6,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,623 miles
    Test number
    376323035297
    • AdvisoryN/s parking brake reading low
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread feathering at inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre outer sidewall has deep cuts
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn/cut

  12. Pass125,497 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,497 miles
    Test number
    186174685408
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewalls worn (run-flat wear)

  13. Fail125,497 miles (+5,513)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,497 miles
    Test number
    618314485011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewalls worn (run-flat wear)

  14. Pass119,984 miles (+8,605)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,984 miles
    Test number
    248079654021
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust flexi's sooty
    • NoteN/S/F rim slight buckle
    • NoteO/S/R tyre sidewall worn
    • NoteSmall chip in w/screen
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass111,379 miles (+10,574)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    135317163055
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeep cut in nsr and osf sidewall

  16. Pass100,805 miles (+8,058)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,805 miles
    Test number
    505208062002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass92,747 miles (+7,768)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,747 miles
    Test number
    236108781053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/S of steering rack damp
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteWindscreen has a few little chips in

  18. Pass84,979 miles (+8,201)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    193199380034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges, and has deep cut near outer sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has nail in tread

  19. Pass76,778 miles (+8,210)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    420182479092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged & both edges slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

  20. Pass68,568 miles (+10,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,568 miles
    Test number
    211389478025
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass57,601 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    161570087472
    • NoteN/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls slightly cut

  22. Fail57,601 miles (+10,030)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    524640087084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls slightly cut

  23. Pass47,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    542787066016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WRT

Does LB52 WRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 WRT expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WRT?
The MOT on LB52 WRT expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 WRT done?
LB52 WRT was recorded at 170,662 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 6,670 miles a year.
Has LB52 WRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WRT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 WRT 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 WRT find?
LB52 WRT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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