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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LT52 EBDMOT history

LT52 EBD is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
76,184 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EBD
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
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EBD was last recorded at 76,184 miles on 10 May 2026, 8,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,952 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,232 miles
Average per year
2,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,184 miles
  • 2025 – 67,952 miles
  • 2024 – 63,167 miles
  • 2023 – 57,275 miles
  • 2022 – 56,064 miles
  • 2020 – 55,301 miles
  • 2019 – 54,412 miles
  • 2018 – 53,471 miles
  • 2017 – 51,345 miles
  • 2016 – 50,967 miles
  • 2015 – 50,498 miles
  • 2014 – 49,383 miles
  • 2013 – 48,316 miles
  • 2012 – 45,771 miles
  • 2011 – 43,991 miles
  • 2010 – 42,003 miles
  • 2009 – 38,677 miles
  • 2008 – 34,997 miles
  • 2007 – 31,096 miles
  • 2006 – 29,116 miles
  • 2005 – 20,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,184 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,184 miles (+8,232)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    669868531217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    907865994010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,952 miles (+4,785)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    107110660079
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass63,167 miles (+5,892)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,167 miles
    Test number
    354273528658
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass57,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    581395907308
    • 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))
  6. Fail57,275 miles (+1,211)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    454437940136
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  7. Pass56,064 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    871825653805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,301 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    752139183902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,412 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    886242083827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,471 miles (+2,126)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,471 miles
    Test number
    690076118192
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  11. Pass51,345 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,345 miles
    Test number
    465413228544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,967 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    993322766630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,498 miles (+1,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    555866246234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass49,383 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    476074484103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake imbalance is high
    • NoteFront brake pads are very low
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteNearside washer jet in poor condition (leaking)
  15. Fail49,383 miles (+1,067)2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    936134484143
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake imbalance is high
    • NoteFront brake pads are very low
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteNearside washer jet in poor condition (leaking)
  16. Pass48,316 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,316 miles
    Test number
    829311663180
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres slightly deteriorated
  17. Fail48,305 miles (+2,534)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,305 miles
    Test number
    995084853191
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres slightly deteriorated
  18. Pass45,771 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,771 miles
    Test number
    519151722159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,991 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    607243501172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,003 miles (+3,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,003 miles
    Test number
    250852900160
    • NoteBonnet cath stiff
  21. Pass38,677 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,677 miles
    Test number
    122659799048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,997 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,997 miles
    Test number
    180273108169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    430843207151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,096 miles (+1,980)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    991281107172
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteA.front pads/discs worn+corrodd
    • NoteA.slight play in rack body
  25. Pass29,116 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    920259016394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,405 miles
    Test number
    351452045368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 EBD

Does LT52 EBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EBD is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EBD?
The MOT on LT52 EBD is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EBD done?
LT52 EBD was recorded at 76,184 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2026, an average of 2,732 miles a year.
Has LT52 EBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EBD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 EBD 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 LT52 EBD find?
LT52 EBD passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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