BMW 530
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LC53 GAXMOT history
LC53 GAX is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 139,134 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC53 GAX
- 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
- 27 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC53 GAX was last recorded at 139,134 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 1,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 137,946 miles · 1 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,188 miles
- Average per year
- 6,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 139,134 miles
- 2022 – 129,920 miles
- 2021 – 113,228 miles
- 2017 – 94,802 miles
- 2016 – 91,398 miles
- 2015 – 86,619 miles
- 2014 – 79,557 miles
- 2013 – 73,671 miles
- 2012 – 71,202 miles
- 2011 – 64,163 miles
- 2010 – 59,387 miles
- 2009 – 53,699 miles
- 2008 – 45,616 miles
- 2007 – 36,852 miles
- 2006 – 26,565 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,134 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner area (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes have movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,134 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 139,134 miles
- Test number
- 618509851511
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner area (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail139,134 miles (+1,188)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,134 miles
- Test number
- 350250769911
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner area (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail137,946 miles (+8,026)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,946 miles
- Test number
- 619021142394
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine undertray preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside damage to undertray
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,920 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 129,920 miles
- Test number
- 366687762593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear undertray damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWipers smear
Fail129,920 miles (+16,692)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,920 miles
- Test number
- 297224267212
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear undertray damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWipers smear
Pass113,228 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 113,228 miles
- Test number
- 402791965492
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail113,227 miles (+18,425)1 dangerous9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,227 miles
- Test number
- 892656966070
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass94,802 miles (+3,404)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 94,802 miles
- Test number
- 827961567050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,398 miles (+4,779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 91,398 miles
- Test number
- 227008995415
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack arm has slight play
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass86,619 miles (+7,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 86,619 miles
- Test number
- 734348506134
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Pass79,557 miles (+131)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 79,557 miles
- Test number
- 676000754337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,426 miles (+5,755)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,426 miles
- Test number
- 277383344395
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass73,671 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 73,671 miles
- Test number
- 119960443346
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail73,669 miles (+2,467)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,669 miles
- Test number
- 497939633395
- 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass71,202 miles (+7,039)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 71,202 miles
- Test number
- 878345042395
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,163 miles (+4,776)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 64,163 miles
- Test number
- 958589331319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass59,387 miles (+5,688)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 59,387 miles
- Test number
- 864932940337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,699 miles (+8,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,699 miles
- Test number
- 530468639396
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,616 miles (+8,764)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 45,616 miles
- Test number
- 244278538380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 36,852 miles
- Test number
- 250990147380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,852 miles (+10,287)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,852 miles
- Test number
- 402450447482
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 26,565 miles
- Test number
- 843650246343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC53 GAX
- Does LC53 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC53 GAX expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC53 GAX?
- The MOT on LC53 GAX expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC53 GAX done?
- LC53 GAX was recorded at 139,134 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 6,714 miles a year.
- Has LC53 GAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC53 GAX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC53 GAX 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 LC53 GAX find?
- LC53 GAX passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner area; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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