
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
Pass145,021 miles (+13,035)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 145,021 miles
- Test number
- 246113879209
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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