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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB52 ZKOMOT history

LB52 ZKO is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 11 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2026
Mileage
85,091 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ZKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ZKO was last recorded at 85,091 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,091 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,091 miles
  • 2024 – 68,266 miles
  • 2023 – 58,176 miles
  • 2022 – 57,022 miles
  • 2021 – 55,629 miles
  • 2020 – 54,384 miles
  • 2019 – 53,073 miles
  • 2018 – 51,309 miles
  • 2017 – 49,688 miles
  • 2016 – 48,010 miles
  • 2015 – 45,752 miles
  • 2014 – 43,029 miles
  • 2013 – 39,859 miles
  • 2012 – 36,133 miles
  • 2011 – 32,026 miles
  • 2010 – 28,007 miles
  • 2009 – 24,737 miles
  • 2008 – 21,280 miles
  • 2007 – 18,895 miles
  • 2006 – 15,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and center of tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and center is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, topped up with 2L of oil before test (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinon oil seal on the rear diff. The diff rubber mounts and exhaust are also contaminated by the oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Oil leak, but not excessive pinon oil seal on the rear diff. the diff rubber mounts are contaminated also by the oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,091 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    355401964449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and center of tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and center is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, topped up with 2L of oil before test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinon oil seal on the rear diff. The diff rubber mounts and exhaust are also contaminated by the oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,091 miles (+16,825)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    193015838400
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush worn allowing anti-roll bar to move side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and center of tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and center is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, topped up with 2L of oil before test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinon oil seal on the rear diff. The diff rubber mounts and exhaust are also contaminated by the oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    438936358917
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive pinon oil seal on the rear diff. the diff rubber mounts are contaminated also by the oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,266 miles (+10,090)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    719487758488
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive pinon oil seal on the rear diff. the diff rubber mounts are contaminated also by the oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,176 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    924441743963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,022 miles (+1,393)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,022 miles
    Test number
    356825810374
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass55,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    796968085402
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail55,629 miles (+1,245)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    901720016361
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass54,384 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    594461205417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,374 miles (+1,301)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    685273257669
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass53,073 miles (+1,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    151480351530
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,309 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    842462803713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,688 miles
    Test number
    756215091936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,679 miles (+1,669)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,679 miles
    Test number
    723278846847
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,010 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    428853100492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,752 miles
    Test number
    179325555428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,752 miles (+2,723)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,752 miles
    Test number
    597955555010
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass43,029 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    569975954045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,019 miles (+3,160)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,019 miles
    Test number
    368592754025
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass39,859 miles (+3,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    657022543073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,133 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,133 miles
    Test number
    408153952072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    129825141025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,026 miles (+4,019)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    976215241067
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs becoming grooved

  24. Pass28,007 miles (+3,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    112109230072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    214308849023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,737 miles (+3,457)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    503888949084
    • 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. Pass21,280 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,280 miles
    Test number
    964910938056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,895 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,895 miles
    Test number
    914260937056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,761 miles
    Test number
    183997926093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 ZKO

Does LB52 ZKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 ZKO expired on 19 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ZKO?
The MOT on LB52 ZKO expired on 19 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 ZKO done?
LB52 ZKO was recorded at 85,091 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 3,608 miles a year.
Has LB52 ZKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ZKO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 ZKO 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 ZKO find?
LB52 ZKO passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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