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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB53 RZNMOT history

LB53 RZN is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
142,147 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RZN was last recorded at 142,147 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 1,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,344 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,803 miles
Average per year
6,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,147 miles
  • 2022 – 140,344 miles
  • 2021 – 131,732 miles
  • 2020 – 124,753 miles
  • 2019 – 121,201 miles
  • 2018 – 113,917 miles
  • 2017 – 105,238 miles
  • 2016 – 97,209 miles
  • 2015 – 90,934 miles
  • 2014 – 85,591 miles
  • 2013 – 79,105 miles
  • 2012 – 73,037 miles
  • 2011 – 70,198 miles
  • 2010 – 64,636 miles
  • 2009 – 58,397 miles
  • 2008 – 47,477 miles
  • 2007 – 35,412 miles
  • 2006 – 25,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,147 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,147 miles (+1,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,147 miles
    Test number
    908864949175
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,344 miles (+8,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,344 miles
    Test number
    831792973979
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass131,732 miles (+6,979)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,732 miles
    Test number
    936670673496
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,753 miles (+3,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,753 miles
    Test number
    781852701331
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass121,201 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,201 miles
    Test number
    294476431620
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail121,201 miles (+7,284)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,201 miles
    Test number
    959136687776
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass113,917 miles (+8,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,917 miles
    Test number
    582326796851
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass105,238 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,238 miles
    Test number
    576295058380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,209 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,209 miles
    Test number
    724509991493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,934 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,934 miles
    Test number
    544027629571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,591 miles (+6,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,591 miles
    Test number
    828101764368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass79,105 miles (+6,068)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    179961903393
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass73,037 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,037 miles
    Test number
    855315902327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,198 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,198 miles
    Test number
    489107251458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,636 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    534925960346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,633 miles (+6,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,633 miles
    Test number
    211354360353
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,397 miles (+10,920)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,397 miles
    Test number
    343845939330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,477 miles (+12,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    364703448362
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,412 miles (+9,762)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    391571147329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    274275846375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 RZN

Does LB53 RZN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 RZN expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RZN?
The MOT on LB53 RZN expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 RZN done?
LB53 RZN was recorded at 142,147 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 6,812 miles a year.
Has LB53 RZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RZN has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 RZN 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 RZN find?
LB53 RZN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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