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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB52 XRXMOT history

LB52 XRX is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,069 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XRX was last recorded at 134,069 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,944 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
4,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,069 miles
  • 2025 – 127,551 miles
  • 2024 – 126,430 miles
  • 2023 – 124,913 miles
  • 2022 – 123,105 miles
  • 2020 – 120,304 miles
  • 2019 – 116,693 miles
  • 2018 – 113,941 miles
  • 2017 – 111,432 miles
  • 2016 – 109,024 miles
  • 2015 – 106,833 miles
  • 2014 – 104,345 miles
  • 2013 – 101,244 miles
  • 2011 – 95,301 miles
  • 2010 – 89,201 miles
  • 2009 – 79,634 miles
  • 2008 – 72,299 miles
  • 2007 – 62,783 miles
  • 2006 – 47,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,069 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,069 miles (+125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,069 miles
    Test number
    230354923711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,944 miles (+6,393)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,944 miles
    Test number
    430237150812
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,551 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,551 miles
    Test number
    727017024527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,430 miles
    Test number
    412827971603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,430 miles (+1,517)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,430 miles
    Test number
    661891110384
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,913 miles (+1,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,913 miles
    Test number
    202993454521
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    107806734400
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  8. Fail123,105 miles (+2,801)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    433095311726
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in two (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Pass120,304 miles (+3,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    830999497563
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge.N/S/R tyre perished

  10. Pass116,693 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,693 miles
    Test number
    434340926809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,941 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,941 miles
    Test number
    220513853973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,938 miles (+2,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    416807217383
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass111,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    210758151844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,432 miles (+2,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    481133222574
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass109,024 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    699997526734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,954 miles (+2,121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,954 miles
    Test number
    987842478801
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass106,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,833 miles
    Test number
    877444305185
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall, perished and cracked

  18. Fail106,833 miles (+2,488)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,833 miles
    Test number
    898094705116
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall, perished and cracked

  19. Pass104,345 miles (+3,101)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,345 miles
    Test number
    117319214166
    • NoteMovement in the front lower arm bushes
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads worn to 3mm thick
    • NoteSlight lift in the front lower ball joints
    • NoteSlight movement in the rear upper arm outer joint

  20. Pass101,244 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,244 miles
    Test number
    858556503126
    • NoteHandbrake only just manages to achieve legal minimum braking force
    • NoteOil leak from the nearside of the steering rack
    • NoteRear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

  21. Fail101,244 miles (+5,943)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,244 miles
    Test number
    209866403130
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • NoteHandbrake only just manages to achieve legal minimum braking force
    • NoteNail in treaded area of nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak from the nearside of the steering rack
    • NoteRear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

  22. Pass95,301 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,301 miles
    Test number
    369450721395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,271 miles (+6,070)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,271 miles
    Test number
    948689611392
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass89,201 miles (+9,567)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,201 miles
    Test number
    503318820345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,634 miles (+34)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,634 miles
    Test number
    943457409306
    • NoteFront inner brake pads look to be wearing low (limited view)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

  26. Fail79,600 miles (+7,301)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,600 miles
    Test number
    723296509368
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads look to be wearing low (limited view)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

  27. Pass72,299 miles (+9,516)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,299 miles
    Test number
    642735428302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,783 miles (+205)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    911265327341
    • NoteCHIP IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE HAS DEEP CUT IN SIDE WALL

  29. Fail62,578 miles (+15,277)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    710868517313
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCHIP IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteN/S REAR INNER BRAKE PAD WEARING LOW
    • NoteO/S REAR PARKING BRAKE HAS VERY LOW EFFORT
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE HAS DEEP CUT IN SIDE WALL

  30. Pass47,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,301 miles
    Test number
    911697416369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XRX

Does LB52 XRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 XRX is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XRX?
The MOT on LB52 XRX is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 XRX done?
LB52 XRX was recorded at 134,069 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,509 miles a year.
Has LB52 XRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XRX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 XRX 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 XRX find?
LB52 XRX passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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