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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB53 AAEMOT history

LB53 AAE is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 126,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,165 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AAE was last recorded at 126,165 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 10,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2015: 77,842 miles, lower than 119,484 miles on 24 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,033 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,132 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,165 miles
  • 2025 – 116,033 miles
  • 2024 – 104,723 miles
  • 2023 – 102,735 miles
  • 2021 – 99,147 miles
  • 2020 – 95,993 miles
  • 2019 – 93,639 miles
  • 2018 – 90,556 miles
  • 2017 – 87,646 miles
  • 2016 – 83,016 miles
  • 2015 – 77,867 miles
  • 2014 – 119,484 miles
  • 2013 – 109,468 miles
  • 2012 – 99,102 miles
  • 2011 – 95,396 miles
  • 2010 – 86,694 miles
  • 2009 – 75,166 miles
  • 2008 – 64,679 miles
  • 2007 – 52,635 miles
  • 2006 – 20,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

34 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,165 miles
    Test number
    923878825338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,160 miles (+10,127)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,160 miles
    Test number
    145394692289
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    954787444958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,033 miles (+11,310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    701336538442
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,723 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,723 miles
    Test number
    876345486883
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail104,720 miles (+152)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,720 miles
    Test number
    710887035683
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail104,568 miles (+1,833)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    286298538779
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass102,735 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,735 miles
    Test number
    756214419555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail102,730 miles (+3,583)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,730 miles
    Test number
    373083992147
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass99,147 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,147 miles
    Test number
    166138037791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail99,119 miles (+3,126)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,119 miles
    Test number
    269821093668
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear park brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,993 miles
    Test number
    598700250358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,992 miles (+2,353)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,992 miles
    Test number
    743080112952
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass93,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,639 miles
    Test number
    491421511729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,639 miles (+3,083)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,639 miles
    Test number
    538912751960
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass90,556 miles (+2,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,556 miles
    Test number
    766255052202
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass87,646 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    778795371938
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass83,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    215181750565
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNo headlamp washers fitted(after market HID kit fitted)

  19. Fail83,016 miles (+5,149)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    936291674179
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNo headlamp washers fitted(after market HID kit fitted)

  20. Pass77,867 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,867 miles
    Test number
    255122361650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail77,842 miles (-41,642)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,842 miles
    Test number
    808574743866
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass119,484 miles (+10,016)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,484 miles
    Test number
    589678424311
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail109,468 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,468 miles
    Test number
    605768833327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass109,468 miles (+10,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    109,468 miles
    Test number
    818698433389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,102 miles (+3,706)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,102 miles
    Test number
    949487922392
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight clicking from steering colum

  26. Pass95,396 miles (+8,702)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    176102631380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,694 miles (+11,528)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,694 miles
    Test number
    802761340326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,166 miles
    Test number
    182419229329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,166 miles (+10,487)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,166 miles
    Test number
    221669029377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass64,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    113266348387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail64,679 miles (+12,044)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    923326948341
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass52,635 miles (+31,712)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,635 miles
    Test number
    230305447352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass20,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,923 miles
    Test number
    151489036368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail20,923 miles3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,923 miles
    Test number
    122189536348
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 AAE

Does LB53 AAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 AAE is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AAE?
The MOT on LB53 AAE is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 AAE done?
LB53 AAE was recorded at 126,165 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has LB53 AAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AAE has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 AAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 AAE find?
LB53 AAE passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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