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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LX02 UVTMOT history

LX02 UVT is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
188,393 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 UVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 UVT was last recorded at 188,393 miles on 23 Mar 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,391 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,393 miles
  • 2023 – 171,990 miles
  • 2022 – 154,266 miles
  • 2021 – 139,354 miles
  • 2020 – 126,886 miles
  • 2019 – 109,432 miles
  • 2018 – 93,184 miles
  • 2017 – 90,311 miles
  • 2016 – 84,276 miles
  • 2015 – 80,975 miles
  • 2014 – 77,076 miles
  • 2013 – 71,189 miles
  • 2012 – 64,705 miles
  • 2011 – 59,617 miles
  • 2010 – 54,347 miles
  • 2009 – 50,447 miles
  • 2008 – 46,667 miles
  • 2007 – 42,267 miles
  • 2006 – 38,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,393 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,393 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    188,393 miles
    Test number
    971484457429
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,391 miles (+16,401)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,391 miles
    Test number
    216672309345
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,990 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,990 miles
    Test number
    388056851615
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,990 miles (+17,724)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,990 miles
    Test number
    163990402701
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,266 miles
    Test number
    450656892704
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,266 miles (+14,912)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,266 miles
    Test number
    976811609487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,354 miles
    Test number
    605025501642
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,354 miles (+12,468)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,354 miles
    Test number
    539584258764
    • 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,886 miles
    Test number
    702443304922
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail126,886 miles (+17,454)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,886 miles
    Test number
    803015900680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,432 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    470943914470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail109,432 miles (+16,248)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    337807882776
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass93,184 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    528519493464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,311 miles (+6,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,311 miles
    Test number
    459214224849
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,276 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,276 miles
    Test number
    619600139319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,975 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,975 miles
    Test number
    108850475408
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass80,975 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,975 miles
    Test number
    358600575081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    876816574040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,076 miles (+5,887)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    109039964436
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail71,189 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    195360173038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass71,189 miles (+6,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    998160273072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass64,705 miles (+5,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,705 miles
    Test number
    985826062084
    • 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)

  23. Pass59,617 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,617 miles
    Test number
    598168961021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,347 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    384629360005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,447 miles (+3,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,447 miles
    Test number
    394504569058
    • NoteNearside front tyre smouth on the outside edge.

  26. Pass46,667 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    880660678043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,267 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,267 miles
    Test number
    502651177097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    790826766065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 UVT

Does LX02 UVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 UVT expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 UVT?
The MOT on LX02 UVT expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 UVT done?
LX02 UVT was recorded at 188,393 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2024, an average of 8,298 miles a year.
Has LX02 UVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 UVT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LX02 UVT 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 LX02 UVT find?
LX02 UVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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