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BMW 7 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,972 cc

LB53 HJKMOT history

LB53 HJK is a silver petrol BMW 7 Series first used on 20 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
50,648 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
7 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,972 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HJK was last recorded at 50,648 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,813 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,835 miles
Average per year
1,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,648 miles
  • 2024 – 48,813 miles
  • 2021 – 47,735 miles
  • 2019 – 46,155 miles
  • 2018 – 43,974 miles
  • 2017 – 42,251 miles
  • 2016 – 40,829 miles
  • 2015 – 38,572 miles
  • 2014 – 36,618 miles
  • 2013 – 33,912 miles
  • 2011 – 25,510 miles
  • 2010 – 24,579 miles
  • 2009 – 23,490 miles
  • 2008 – 22,396 miles
  • 2007 – 19,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,648 miles

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,648 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    50,648 miles
    Test number
    320605192363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,813 miles
    Test number
    861344009076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,813 miles (+1,078)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,813 miles
    Test number
    375178220971
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass47,735 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,735 miles
    Test number
    487337638575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  5. Fail47,734 miles (+1,579)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    732693397247
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  6. Pass46,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,155 miles
    Test number
    400049585829
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front inner steering rack joint

  7. Fail46,155 miles (+2,181)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,155 miles
    Test number
    489581147852
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front inner steering rack joint

  8. Pass43,974 miles (+1,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,974 miles
    Test number
    481411257636
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front (front arm) suspension arm bush
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

  9. Pass42,251 miles (+1,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,251 miles
    Test number
    229409586461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass40,829 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,829 miles
    Test number
    646595410303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,572 miles (+1,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,572 miles
    Test number
    739764555197
    • NoteTransmission oil leak

  12. Pass36,618 miles (+2,706)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,618 miles
    Test number
    415068844156
    • NoteGear oil leak

  13. Pass33,912 miles (+8,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,912 miles
    Test number
    846897773104
    • NoteBoth front tyres have age/stress cracking to outer sidewalls.

  14. Pass25,510 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,510 miles
    Test number
    175907841387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,579 miles (+1,089)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,579 miles
    Test number
    880203100321
    • NoteBonnet saftey catch partially siezed.
    • NoteNearside wing repeater lamp slightly loose.

  16. Pass23,490 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,490 miles
    Test number
    192608049298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,396 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,396 miles
    Test number
    790418258170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,853 miles
    Test number
    263061617048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HJK

Does LB53 HJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HJK is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HJK?
The MOT on LB53 HJK is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HJK done?
LB53 HJK was recorded at 50,648 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 1,621 miles a year.
Has LB53 HJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HJK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 HJK 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 LB53 HJK find?
LB53 HJK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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