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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LX52 WDJMOT history

LX52 WDJ is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2022
Mileage
208,355 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WDJ
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
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 WDJ was last recorded at 208,355 miles on 18 Jul 2022, 13,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,693 miles · 4 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
13,662 miles
Average per year
11,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 208,355 miles
  • 2021 – 194,693 miles
  • 2020 – 181,642 miles
  • 2019 – 167,232 miles
  • 2018 – 149,699 miles
  • 2017 – 131,784 miles
  • 2016 – 115,196 miles
  • 2015 – 102,664 miles
  • 2014 – 93,992 miles
  • 2013 – 85,285 miles
  • 2012 – 78,134 miles
  • 2011 – 66,739 miles
  • 2010 – 57,052 miles
  • 2009 – 45,147 miles
  • 2008 – 32,567 miles
  • 2007 – 27,954 miles
  • 2006 – 25,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail208,355 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail208,355 miles (+13,662)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,355 miles
    Test number
    143727844356
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass194,693 miles (+13,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    194,693 miles
    Test number
    580239134306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass181,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    181,642 miles
    Test number
    992919950782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail181,642 miles (+14,410)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,642 miles
    Test number
    359879775699
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass167,232 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    167,232 miles
    Test number
    160990544974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail167,227 miles (+17,528)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,227 miles
    Test number
    195438641090
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,699 miles (+17,915)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,699 miles
    Test number
    537633946547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,784 miles
    Test number
    215234644878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,779 miles (+16,583)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,779 miles
    Test number
    459824175270
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass115,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    573943258668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,196 miles (+12,532)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    826521706517
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass102,664 miles (+8,672)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    998331815252
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass93,992 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,992 miles
    Test number
    466163524283
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail93,987 miles (+8,702)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    355393824406
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass85,285 miles (+7,151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,285 miles
    Test number
    807714103258
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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 Inner 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. Pass78,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,134 miles
    Test number
    396706412280
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail78,134 miles (+11,395)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,134 miles
    Test number
    365715512496
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass66,739 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,739 miles
    Test number
    349321431260
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  19. Fail66,739 miles (+9,687)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,739 miles
    Test number
    755571431237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  20. Pass57,052 miles (+94)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,052 miles
    Test number
    123824420271
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Fail56,958 miles (+11,811)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    954761220262
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass45,147 miles (+12,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,147 miles
    Test number
    793594429260
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass32,567 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,567 miles
    Test number
    943354638269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,267 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,267 miles
    Test number
    194363958093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,954 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    181037057440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,888 miles
    Test number
    711751766072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 WDJ

Does LX52 WDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 WDJ expired on 20 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WDJ?
The MOT on LX52 WDJ expired on 20 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 WDJ done?
LX52 WDJ was recorded at 208,355 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2022, an average of 11,141 miles a year.
Has LX52 WDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WDJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 WDJ 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 WDJ find?
LX52 WDJ failed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 13 more.

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