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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LL02 FDOMOT history

LL02 FDO is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 25 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 241,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
241,724 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 FDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 FDO was last recorded at 241,724 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 19,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2018: 139,480 miles, lower than 140,246 miles on 1 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
222,222 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
19,502 miles
Average per year
10,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,724 miles
  • 2025 – 222,222 miles
  • 2024 – 206,321 miles
  • 2023 – 195,852 miles
  • 2022 – 186,328 miles
  • 2021 – 175,971 miles
  • 2020 – 165,443 miles
  • 2019 – 153,202 miles
  • 2018 – 139,480 miles
  • 2017 – 126,603 miles
  • 2016 – 120,151 miles
  • 2015 – 112,134 miles
  • 2014 – 104,638 miles
  • 2013 – 96,837 miles
  • 2012 – 89,199 miles
  • 2011 – 81,135 miles
  • 2010 – 73,205 miles
  • 2009 – 62,291 miles
  • 2008 – 51,719 miles
  • 2007 – 41,628 miles
  • 2006 – 31,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,724 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,724 miles (+19,502)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    241,724 miles
    Test number
    679927022233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass222,222 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    222,222 miles
    Test number
    409432528119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail222,219 miles (+15,898)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,219 miles
    Test number
    248279316329
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass206,321 miles (+10,469)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    206,321 miles
    Test number
    262584636943
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and o/s/r (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass195,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    195,852 miles
    Test number
    974278444148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail195,852 miles (+9,524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,852 miles
    Test number
    729320507748
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass186,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    186,328 miles
    Test number
    402559659795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail186,313 miles (+10,342)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,313 miles
    Test number
    664037257686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass175,971 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    175,971 miles
    Test number
    440056086283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,961 miles (+10,518)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,961 miles
    Test number
    503656980581
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass165,443 miles (+12,241)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    165,443 miles
    Test number
    279204820626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,202 miles (+13,722)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    153,202 miles
    Test number
    385696165795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,480 miles
    Test number
    489311583691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,480 miles (-766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,480 miles
    Test number
    348012857833
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass140,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    774588082328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail140,246 miles (+13,643)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    702889607883
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass126,603 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    208415318732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,151 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,151 miles
    Test number
    503993021662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,134 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,134 miles
    Test number
    925834365120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,638 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,638 miles
    Test number
    945562574115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,837 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,837 miles
    Test number
    369906483141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,199 miles
    Test number
    927166802238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,199 miles (+8,064)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,199 miles
    Test number
    426546302268
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  24. Pass81,135 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,135 miles
    Test number
    517842801251
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlights on euro setting
    • NotePropshaft rubber worn
    • NoteRear discs corroded on inner surface
    • NoteSlight oil leak from diff
  25. Fail81,135 miles (+7,930)2 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,135 miles
    Test number
    608642101224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlights on euro setting
    • NotePropshaft rubber worn
    • NoteRear discs corroded on inner surface
    • NoteSlight oil leak from diff
  26. Pass73,205 miles (+10,914)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    102104500212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,291 miles
    Test number
    313013009426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,291 miles (+10,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,291 miles
    Test number
    641073409239
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  29. Pass51,719 miles (+10,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    881559598110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,628 miles (+10,244)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,628 miles
    Test number
    444344307229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    731202616297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL02 FDO

Does LL02 FDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL02 FDO is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL02 FDO?
The MOT on LL02 FDO is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL02 FDO done?
LL02 FDO was recorded at 241,724 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 10,651 miles a year.
Has LL02 FDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 FDO has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL02 FDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL02 FDO find?
LL02 FDO passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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