BMW 530
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LF52 FHNMOT history
LF52 FHN is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,218 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 167,218 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 FHN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 FHN was last recorded at 167,218 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 164,596 miles · 26 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,622 miles
- Average per year
- 5,371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,218 miles
- 2024 – 164,596 miles
- 2023 – 149,962 miles
- 2022 – 140,312 miles
- 2021 – 137,980 miles
- 2020 – 135,639 miles
- 2018 – 129,540 miles
- 2017 – 126,547 miles
- 2016 – 119,800 miles
- 2015 – 114,699 miles
- 2014 – 110,376 miles
- 2013 – 106,184 miles
- 2012 – 102,330 miles
- 2011 – 97,077 miles
- 2010 – 91,219 miles
- 2009 – 87,021 miles
- 2008 – 83,996 miles
- 2007 – 79,932 miles
- 2006 – 63,366 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,218 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel Arch cover slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,218 miles (+2,622)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 167,218 miles
- Test number
- 828693917452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel Arch cover slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass164,596 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 164,596 miles
- Test number
- 735590621972
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,596 miles (+14,634)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,596 miles
- Test number
- 236401210708
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,962 miles (+9,650)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 149,962 miles
- Test number
- 811242307819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play in suspension
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,312 miles (+2,332)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,312 miles
- Test number
- 416483708634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,980 miles (+2,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 137,980 miles
- Test number
- 390682814663
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,639 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 135,639 miles
- Test number
- 350346392737
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,639 miles1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,639 miles
- Test number
- 689616293114
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 979223922726
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 403166556811
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,540 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 129,540 miles
- Test number
- 153741297986
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,537 miles (+158)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,537 miles
- Test number
- 490271661035
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,379 miles (+2,832)12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,379 miles
- Test number
- 560364192789
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake hose excessively chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass126,547 miles (+48)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 126,547 miles
- Test number
- 522873201170
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail126,499 miles (+6,699)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,499 miles
- Test number
- 631069363775
- FailureNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass119,800 miles (+5,101)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 119,800 miles
- Test number
- 918998456694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,699 miles (+4,323)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 114,699 miles
- Test number
- 486093649270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,376 miles (+4,192)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 110,376 miles
- Test number
- 377115954459
- NoteOil leak
Pass106,184 miles (+3,854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 106,184 miles
- Test number
- 437196353281
- 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)
Pass102,330 miles (+5,253)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 102,330 miles
- Test number
- 537697472215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,077 miles (+5,858)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 97,077 miles
- Test number
- 109344971202
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass91,219 miles (+4,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 91,219 miles
- Test number
- 862567470283
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass87,021 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 87,021 miles
- Test number
- 161491769215
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass83,996 miles (+4,064)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 83,996 miles
- Test number
- 693951888274
- AdvisoryRear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass79,932 miles (+16,566)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 79,932 miles
- Test number
- 264996687267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 63,366 miles
- Test number
- 383726676448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 FHN
- Does LF52 FHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FHN is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 FHN?
- The MOT on LF52 FHN is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 FHN done?
- LF52 FHN was recorded at 167,218 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,371 miles a year.
- Has LF52 FHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 FHN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF52 FHN 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 LF52 FHN find?
- LF52 FHN passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside fuel pipe/s corroded front to rear; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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