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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LS52 FZHMOT history

LS52 FZH is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 5 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LS52 FZH blue 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 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,154 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FZH was last recorded at 134,154 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,625 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
529 miles
Average per year
6,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,154 miles
  • 2024 – 133,625 miles
  • 2023 – 132,999 miles
  • 2022 – 129,745 miles
  • 2021 – 124,878 miles
  • 2020 – 121,707 miles
  • 2019 – 115,684 miles
  • 2018 – 110,761 miles
  • 2017 – 105,470 miles
  • 2016 – 97,240 miles
  • 2015 – 89,005 miles
  • 2014 – 81,141 miles
  • 2013 – 72,851 miles
  • 2012 – 65,086 miles
  • 2011 – 55,140 miles
  • 2010 – 44,459 miles
  • 2009 – 39,581 miles
  • 2008 – 31,737 miles
  • 2007 – 20,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,154 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,154 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,154 miles
    Test number
    635741976675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,625 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,625 miles
    Test number
    866591337541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,999 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,999 miles
    Test number
    871181173416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,745 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,745 miles
    Test number
    297332812102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,878 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,878 miles
    Test number
    169140664027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,707 miles (+6,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    818463901486
    • 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))

  7. Pass115,684 miles (+4,923)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,684 miles
    Test number
    592880626109
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,761 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    865518963634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,470 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,470 miles
    Test number
    587687250358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,240 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    960366937148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,005 miles (+7,864)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,005 miles
    Test number
    278427815118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,141 miles (+8,290)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    386479524198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,851 miles (+7,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    425306713140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass65,086 miles (+9,946)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,086 miles
    Test number
    259731232426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,140 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,140 miles
    Test number
    239845321485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail55,140 miles (+10,681)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,140 miles
    Test number
    675085021114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass44,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    433547320153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,459 miles (+4,878)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    900016520100
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass39,581 miles (+7,844)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,581 miles
    Test number
    922752709335
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note2 child seats fitted to rear seat belts
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass31,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,737 miles
    Test number
    281352908312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,737 miles (+11,220)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,737 miles
    Test number
    510821508376
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,517 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,517 miles
    Test number
    301989827146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,505 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,505 miles
    Test number
    302690407175
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LS52 FZH

Does LS52 FZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FZH is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FZH?
The MOT on LS52 FZH is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FZH done?
LS52 FZH was recorded at 134,154 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,118 miles a year.
Has LS52 FZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FZH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2011.
Has the mileage on LS52 FZH 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 FZH find?
LS52 FZH passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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