BMW logo

BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LS52 FFXMOT history

LS52 FFX is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 206,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

LS52 FFX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
206,786 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,414 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS52 FFX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FFX was last recorded at 206,786 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 10,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,681 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,105 miles
Average per year
8,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,786 miles
  • 2025 – 196,681 miles
  • 2024 – 194,100 miles
  • 2023 – 193,917 miles
  • 2021 – 191,718 miles
  • 2020 – 179,474 miles
  • 2019 – 174,970 miles
  • 2018 – 157,092 miles
  • 2017 – 136,906 miles
  • 2016 – 130,817 miles
  • 2015 – 125,508 miles
  • 2014 – 115,657 miles
  • 2013 – 110,120 miles
  • 2012 – 106,342 miles
  • 2011 – 103,542 miles
  • 2010 – 93,790 miles
  • 2009 – 87,401 miles
  • 2008 – 80,751 miles
  • 2007 – 71,738 miles
  • 2005 – 36,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,786 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Childseats fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,786 miles (+10,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    206,786 miles
    Test number
    644898989193
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass196,681 miles (+2,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    196,681 miles
    Test number
    719383651849
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass194,100 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    194,100 miles
    Test number
    367640512622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,917 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    193,917 miles
    Test number
    173808229419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass191,718 miles (+12,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    191,718 miles
    Test number
    234680030585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass179,474 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,474 miles
    Test number
    162536101685
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,970 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,970 miles
    Test number
    994361073798
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail174,970 miles (+17,878)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,970 miles
    Test number
    918909770194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass157,092 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    157,092 miles
    Test number
    276532539318
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radious arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail157,092 miles (+20,186)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,092 miles
    Test number
    527945593146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radious arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,906 miles (+6,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,906 miles
    Test number
    551081695282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass130,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    669021952220
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail130,817 miles (+5,309)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    533870054104
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass125,508 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,508 miles
    Test number
    884259705233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChildseats fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Fail125,351 miles (+9,694)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,351 miles
    Test number
    922259494905
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear 1 of 2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChildseats fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass115,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,657 miles
    Test number
    147673634243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail115,657 miles (+5,537)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,657 miles
    Test number
    498962734260
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass110,120 miles (+3,778)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,120 miles
    Test number
    559429853268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass106,342 miles (+2,800)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,342 miles
    Test number
    385671552200
    • NoteNearside front headlamp slightly insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail103,542 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    218259941287
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass103,542 miles (+9,752)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    779319241290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,790 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,790 miles
    Test number
    300320250243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,401 miles (+6,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,401 miles
    Test number
    672383839230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass80,751 miles (+9,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,751 miles
    Test number
    414021838267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass71,738 miles (+20,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    702075447305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,720 miles (+14,797)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,720 miles
    Test number
    373942117054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,923 miles
    Test number
    841388745367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FFX

Does LS52 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FFX is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FFX?
The MOT on LS52 FFX is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FFX done?
LS52 FFX was recorded at 206,786 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 8,414 miles a year.
Has LS52 FFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FFX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LS52 FFX 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 LS52 FFX find?
LS52 FFX passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner.

Related registrations

Browse all LS52F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.