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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LX52 KVFMOT history

LX52 KVF is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,573 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KVF
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
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KVF was last recorded at 121,573 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,578 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
995 miles
Average per year
4,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,573 miles
  • 2024 – 120,578 miles
  • 2023 – 119,859 miles
  • 2022 – 110,170 miles
  • 2020 – 102,020 miles
  • 2019 – 96,280 miles
  • 2017 – 84,629 miles
  • 2016 – 79,927 miles
  • 2015 – 73,605 miles
  • 2013 – 64,489 miles
  • 2012 – 58,521 miles
  • 2011 – 52,551 miles
  • 2010 – 47,685 miles
  • 2009 – 43,691 miles
  • 2008 – 38,567 miles
  • 2007 – 34,173 miles
  • 2006 – 30,326 miles
  • 2005 – 25,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySun strip fitted
  • AdvisoryTinted front windows

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,573 miles
    Test number
    693706153022
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted
    • AdvisoryTinted front windows

  2. Fail121,573 miles (+995)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,573 miles
    Test number
    174801983977
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted
    • AdvisoryTinted front windows

  3. Pass120,578 miles (+719)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,578 miles
    Test number
    182912485853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,859 miles (+9,689)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,859 miles
    Test number
    812166134200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,170 miles (+8,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,170 miles
    Test number
    904252376343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,020 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,020 miles
    Test number
    605517447469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,018 miles (+1,699)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    898770923599
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,319 miles (+55)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,319 miles
    Test number
    658755942623
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail100,264 miles (+3,984)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,264 miles
    Test number
    968792117930
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass96,280 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,280 miles
    Test number
    291272980961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail96,214 miles (+11,585)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,214 miles
    Test number
    456719966218
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,629 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,629 miles
    Test number
    246037848587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,578 miles (+4,651)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,578 miles
    Test number
    701744088043
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  14. Pass79,927 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    957493318229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,605 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    136798845465
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail73,598 miles (+9,109)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,598 miles
    Test number
    416393945095
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    309541643416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail64,489 miles (+5,968)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    316681443275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass58,521 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    257157832264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  20. Fail58,494 miles (+5,943)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    267555032267
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass52,551 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,551 miles
    Test number
    639815731265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,685 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    392224560256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,691 miles (+5,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    380164769440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail38,567 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,567 miles
    Test number
    652886768233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note4 tyres slightly perished and cracked
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteParking brake tight

  25. Pass38,567 miles (+4,394)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,567 miles
    Test number
    801756568286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note4 tyres slightly perished and cracked
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteParking brake tight

  26. Pass34,173 miles (+3,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,173 miles
    Test number
    303598547202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,326 miles (+4,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,326 miles
    Test number
    892669246255
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass25,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    25,592 miles
    Test number
    873675435220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 KVF

Does LX52 KVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 KVF is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KVF?
The MOT on LX52 KVF is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 KVF done?
LX52 KVF was recorded at 121,573 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 4,704 miles a year.
Has LX52 KVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KVF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 KVF 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 KVF find?
LX52 KVF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; sun strip fitted; tinted front windows.

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