BMW 530
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LX52 FXBMOT history
LX52 FXB is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 176,797 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 176,797 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,713 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 FXB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 FXB was last recorded at 176,797 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,011 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 786 miles
- Average per year
- 6,713 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,797 miles
- 2024 – 176,011 miles
- 2023 – 165,553 miles
- 2022 – 157,337 miles
- 2021 – 150,997 miles
- 2020 – 144,310 miles
- 2019 – 137,896 miles
- 2018 – 133,110 miles
- 2017 – 126,730 miles
- 2016 – 122,077 miles
- 2015 – 118,176 miles
- 2014 – 113,399 miles
- 2013 – 109,087 miles
- 2012 – 105,488 miles
- 2011 – 101,244 miles
- 2010 – 92,266 miles
- 2009 – 90,443 miles
- 2008 – 83,927 miles
- 2007 – 76,063 miles
- 2006 – 64,687 miles
- 2005 – 46,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,797 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,797 miles (+786)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 176,797 miles
- Test number
- 988072251992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,011 miles (+10,458)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,011 miles
- Test number
- 116444877134
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass165,553 miles (+110)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 165,553 miles
- Test number
- 719284110311
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail165,443 miles (+8,106)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,443 miles
- Test number
- 280846646828
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass157,337 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 157,337 miles
- Test number
- 805402998838
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail157,337 miles (+6,340)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,337 miles
- Test number
- 753659692228
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,997 miles (+18)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 150,997 miles
- Test number
- 380651742259
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail150,979 miles (+6,669)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,979 miles
- Test number
- 990170935504
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,310 miles (+6,414)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,310 miles
- Test number
- 671251416403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,896 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 137,896 miles
- Test number
- 511191490139
- AdvisoryCentral Brake light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail137,891 miles (+4,781)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,891 miles
- Test number
- 342677862830
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,110 miles (+6,380)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 133,110 miles
- Test number
- 384496699028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass126,730 miles (+4,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 126,730 miles
- Test number
- 801996706811
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass122,077 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 122,077 miles
- Test number
- 776940587218
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail122,077 miles (+3,901)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,077 miles
- Test number
- 948786481216
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 55 16 (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,176 miles (+4,777)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 118,176 miles
- Test number
- 331606046263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass113,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 113,399 miles
- Test number
- 616057704381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,399 miles (+4,312)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,399 miles
- Test number
- 459230904413
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass109,087 miles (+3,599)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 109,087 miles
- Test number
- 616320993250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,488 miles (+4,244)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 105,488 miles
- Test number
- 347664782203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,244 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 101,244 miles
- Test number
- 217403181214
- NoteDamp around o/s/r bottom of diesel tank
Fail101,244 miles (+8,978)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,244 miles
- Test number
- 756243681226
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteDamp around o/s/r bottom of diesel tank
Pass92,266 miles (+1,823)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 92,266 miles
- Test number
- 833717180202
- NoteDamp around o/s/r of diesel tank
Pass90,443 miles (+6,516)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 90,443 miles
- Test number
- 921216089239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 83,927 miles
- Test number
- 502204798216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,927 miles (+7,864)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,927 miles
- Test number
- 584321798267
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass76,063 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 76,063 miles
- Test number
- 702121397220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,021 miles (+11,334)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,021 miles
- Test number
- 690729787207
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,687 miles (+726)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 64,687 miles
- Test number
- 701178296265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,961 miles (+17,228)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 63,961 miles
- Test number
- 614874746298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 46,733 miles
- Test number
- 782437335282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 FXB
- Does LX52 FXB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 FXB expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 FXB?
- The MOT on LX52 FXB expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 FXB done?
- LX52 FXB was recorded at 176,797 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 6,713 miles a year.
- Has LX52 FXB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 FXB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX52 FXB 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 LX52 FXB find?
- LX52 FXB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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