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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LD52 LFNMOT history

LD52 LFN is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 190,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
190,410 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 LFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 LFN was last recorded at 190,410 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,372 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
7,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,410 miles
  • 2021 – 175,387 miles
  • 2019 – 155,568 miles
  • 2018 – 151,812 miles
  • 2017 – 144,057 miles
  • 2016 – 142,957 miles
  • 2015 – 137,668 miles
  • 2014 – 134,024 miles
  • 2013 – 128,473 miles
  • 2012 – 124,826 miles
  • 2011 – 117,587 miles
  • 2010 – 108,050 miles
  • 2009 – 97,690 miles
  • 2008 – 90,006 miles
  • 2007 – 81,467 miles
  • 2006 – 68,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,410 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,410 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,410 miles
    Test number
    387394412551
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail190,372 miles (+7,051)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,372 miles
    Test number
    528529509722
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass183,321 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    183,321 miles
    Test number
    944341139934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,387 miles (+19,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    175,387 miles
    Test number
    789348718492
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass155,568 miles (+3,756)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,568 miles
    Test number
    225360688921
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged

  6. Pass151,812 miles (+7,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    151,812 miles
    Test number
    322200353873
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,057 miles (+1,100)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,057 miles
    Test number
    670681286956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (front) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass142,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    142,957 miles
    Test number
    429258168162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,957 miles (+5,289)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,957 miles
    Test number
    967400775966
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass137,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,668 miles
    Test number
    266503862077
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail137,663 miles (+3,639)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,663 miles
    Test number
    822925410252
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail134,024 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    216542854243
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass134,024 miles (+5,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    716642854232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass128,473 miles (+136)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    128,473 miles
    Test number
    287563753231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Fail128,337 miles (+3,511)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,337 miles
    Test number
    168128643276
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass124,826 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    124,826 miles
    Test number
    796517852288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,587 miles (+9,537)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    117,587 miles
    Test number
    389289841424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass108,050 miles (+10,360)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,050 miles
    Test number
    164031570225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,690 miles (+7,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    374691079420
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass90,006 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,006 miles
    Test number
    322589858475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    380774257432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,464 miles (+12,759)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,464 miles
    Test number
    154964857261
    • DangerousNew rear discs fitted but using the old pads. Pads not faced against full disc. very bad practise.
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass68,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,705 miles
    Test number
    434211126493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,705 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,705 miles
    Test number
    410891926385
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn badly inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Questions about LD52 LFN

Does LD52 LFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 LFN expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 LFN?
The MOT on LD52 LFN expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 LFN done?
LD52 LFN was recorded at 190,410 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 7,614 miles a year.
Has LD52 LFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 LFN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD52 LFN 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 LD52 LFN find?
LD52 LFN passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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