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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB53 CWMMOT history

LB53 CWM is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 215,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
215,878 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CWM was last recorded at 215,878 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2017: 74,195 miles, lower than 161,089 miles on 7 Dec 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,878 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 215,878 miles
  • 2023 – 207,554 miles
  • 2022 – 202,693 miles
  • 2021 – 192,646 miles
  • 2020 – 186,999 miles
  • 2019 – 183,925 miles
  • 2018 – 177,579 miles
  • 2017 – 171,079 miles
  • 2016 – 161,089 miles
  • 2015 – 148,912 miles
  • 2014 – 137,959 miles
  • 2013 – 127,778 miles
  • 2012 – 121,604 miles
  • 2011 – 110,905 miles
  • 2010 – 96,195 miles
  • 2009 – 87,711 miles
  • 2008 – 78,329 miles
  • 2007 – 65,151 miles
  • 2006 – 52,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,878 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under carRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2017

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak under engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    215,878 miles
    Test number
    253734745910
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail215,878 miles (+8,324)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,878 miles
    Test number
    607148640635
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  3. Pass207,554 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    207,554 miles
    Test number
    818777563868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail207,478 miles (+4,785)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,478 miles
    Test number
    748050190523
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass202,693 miles (+10,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    202,693 miles
    Test number
    269824761805
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  6. Pass192,646 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,646 miles
    Test number
    844539209701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leak under car

  7. Fail192,646 miles (+5,647)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,646 miles
    Test number
    705767034241
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leak under car

  8. Pass186,999 miles (+3,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,999 miles
    Test number
    865586951052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass183,925 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,925 miles
    Test number
    776038375965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass177,579 miles (+6,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    177,579 miles
    Test number
    304786963882
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass171,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    171,079 miles
    Test number
    814756216576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail171,079 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,079 miles
    Test number
    504498083333
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass74,195 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    937055335794
    • AdvisoryCant check brake fluid level as reservoir is to dirty
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  14. Fail74,195 miles (-86,894)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    499306004973
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCant check brake fluid level as reservoir is to dirty
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  15. Pass161,089 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    161,089 miles
    Test number
    156682821472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass148,912 miles (+235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    148,912 miles
    Test number
    203799340106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight internal wear in offside of steering rack

  17. Fail148,677 miles (+10,718)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,677 miles
    Test number
    255925892049
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight internal wear in offside of steering rack

  18. Pass137,959 miles (+10,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,959 miles
    Test number
    515753224376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass127,778 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    127,778 miles
    Test number
    846836823356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    121,604 miles
    Test number
    976844222363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,601 miles (+10,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,601 miles
    Test number
    226634522305
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass110,905 miles (+14,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    506502431394
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass96,195 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    564383020360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,711 miles (+9,382)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    483172539309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,329 miles (+13,178)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    723894048306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,151 miles (+12,659)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    491786627453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,492 miles
    Test number
    362935126308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,491 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    410565826434
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 CWM

Does LB53 CWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CWM expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CWM?
The MOT on LB53 CWM expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CWM done?
LB53 CWM was recorded at 215,878 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 9,067 miles a year.
Has LB53 CWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CWM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 CWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 CWM find?
LB53 CWM passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; play in steering rack inner joint(s); general corrosion under car, and 1 more.

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