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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LL52 FVCMOT history

LL52 FVC is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 174,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LL52 FVC silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,004 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 FVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 FVC was last recorded at 174,004 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,003 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,004 miles
  • 2024 – 170,427 miles
  • 2023 – 167,218 miles
  • 2022 – 164,766 miles
  • 2021 – 160,820 miles
  • 2020 – 156,651 miles
  • 2019 – 145,021 miles
  • 2018 – 131,986 miles
  • 2016 – 101,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,004 miles
  • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x 2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,004 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,004 miles
    Test number
    956832496323
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail174,003 miles (+3,576)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,003 miles
    Test number
    784608811072
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWear both front "D" bushes
  3. Pass170,427 miles (+3,209)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,427 miles
    Test number
    423920943008
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass167,218 miles (+2,452)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,218 miles
    Test number
    935518001697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in rear driveshafts
  5. Pass164,766 miles (+56)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,766 miles
    Test number
    512765988629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing screen
  6. Fail164,710 miles (+3,890)1 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,710 miles
    Test number
    639622724210
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  7. Pass160,820 miles (+4,169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,820 miles
    Test number
    188490462488
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass156,651 miles (+11,630)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,651 miles
    Test number
    424662935739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass145,021 miles (+13,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,021 miles
    Test number
    246113879209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,986 miles (+30,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,986 miles
    Test number
    932293356428
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass101,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,381 miles
    Test number
    915537764586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 FVC

Does LL52 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 FVC is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL52 FVC?
The MOT on LL52 FVC is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 FVC done?
LL52 FVC was recorded at 174,004 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,649 miles a year.
Has LL52 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 FVC has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL52 FVC 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 LL52 FVC find?
LL52 FVC passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; rear coil spring corroded both; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside.

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