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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB53 RZLMOT history

LB53 RZL is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 7 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 180,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
180,322 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RZL was last recorded at 180,322 miles on 28 Nov 2022, 7,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2021: 164,774 miles, lower than 169,758 miles on 11 Jan 2021.

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
172,611 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,711 miles
Average per year
9,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,322 miles
  • 2021 – 164,774 miles
  • 2020 – 156,568 miles
  • 2019 – 142,313 miles
  • 2018 – 124,616 miles
  • 2017 – 90,009 miles
  • 2016 – 81,773 miles
  • 2015 – 76,855 miles
  • 2014 – 72,970 miles
  • 2013 – 69,498 miles
  • 2012 – 61,475 miles
  • 2011 – 53,757 miles
  • 2010 – 46,821 miles
  • 2009 – 39,044 miles
  • 2008 – 32,650 miles
  • 2007 – 26,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,322 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,322 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,322 miles
    Test number
    836025251938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,611 miles (+7,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,611 miles
    Test number
    928644217692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass164,774 miles (-4,984)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,774 miles
    Test number
    326806581245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail169,758 miles (+13,190)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,758 miles
    Test number
    535560087117
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass156,568 miles (+14,255)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,568 miles
    Test number
    776349126849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,313 miles (+17,697)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,313 miles
    Test number
    591533779838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,616 miles (+34,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,616 miles
    Test number
    444599495533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside

  8. Pass90,009 miles (+8,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    312420163963
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  9. Pass81,773 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,773 miles
    Test number
    504218125750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,855 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,855 miles
    Test number
    756865015094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,970 miles (+3,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,970 miles
    Test number
    179854014067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass69,498 miles (+8,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,498 miles
    Test number
    815417503042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass61,475 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,475 miles
    Test number
    666286202080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,757 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,757 miles
    Test number
    795055501023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,821 miles (+7,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,821 miles
    Test number
    791075900051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass39,044 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,044 miles
    Test number
    923600939076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,650 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    141390338080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,380 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    103734927040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass26,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    953704027094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 RZL

Does LB53 RZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 RZL expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RZL?
The MOT on LB53 RZL expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 RZL done?
LB53 RZL was recorded at 180,322 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2022, an average of 9,716 miles a year.
Has LB53 RZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RZL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 RZL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 RZL find?
LB53 RZL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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