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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LL02 THFMOT history

LL02 THF is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2025
Mileage
142,495 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 THF
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
29 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 THF was last recorded at 142,495 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 3,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,373 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,122 miles
Average per year
6,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,495 miles
  • 2023 – 139,373 miles
  • 2022 – 136,349 miles
  • 2021 – 128,893 miles
  • 2020 – 123,643 miles
  • 2019 – 116,892 miles
  • 2018 – 110,008 miles
  • 2017 – 102,614 miles
  • 2016 – 95,954 miles
  • 2015 – 88,265 miles
  • 2014 – 79,031 miles
  • 2013 – 70,180 miles
  • 2012 – 60,645 miles
  • 2011 – 55,344 miles
  • 2010 – 49,738 miles
  • 2009 – 47,225 miles
  • 2008 – 43,989 miles
  • 2007 – 39,454 miles
  • 2006 – 33,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,495 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RH side of fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,495 miles
    Test number
    785765481887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,492 miles (+3,119)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,492 miles
    Test number
    863638227735
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RH side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass139,373 miles (+3,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,373 miles
    Test number
    871621224827
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RH side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,349 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,349 miles
    Test number
    438737577900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,342 miles (+7,449)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,342 miles
    Test number
    603101537192
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,893 miles (+5,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,893 miles
    Test number
    485086291375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass123,643 miles (+6,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,643 miles
    Test number
    483082398250
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass116,892 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,892 miles
    Test number
    375254712066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail116,892 miles (+6,884)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,892 miles
    Test number
    764954396221
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and offside (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass110,008 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,008 miles
    Test number
    469147477726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,001 miles (+7,387)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,001 miles
    Test number
    888551700251
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,614 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,614 miles
    Test number
    740346675798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,954 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    802642249058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,265 miles (+9,234)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,265 miles
    Test number
    348842225226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,031 miles (+8,851)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,031 miles
    Test number
    928123024249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,180 miles (+9,535)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    916693403241
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass60,645 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    506663332255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,344 miles (+5,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,344 miles
    Test number
    899515291133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,738 miles (+2,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    421782380102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass47,225 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,225 miles
    Test number
    280454799453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,989 miles
    Test number
    111363098147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,989 miles (+4,535)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,989 miles
    Test number
    740233898163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass39,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,454 miles
    Test number
    133100207285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,454 miles (+5,659)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,454 miles
    Test number
    334409397190
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass33,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,795 miles
    Test number
    144919606297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL02 THF

Does LL02 THF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL02 THF expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL02 THF?
The MOT on LL02 THF expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL02 THF done?
LL02 THF was recorded at 142,495 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 6,022 miles a year.
Has LL02 THF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 THF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL02 THF 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 LL02 THF find?
LL02 THF passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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