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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD53 AVJMOT history

LD53 AVJ is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
153,000 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AVJ was last recorded at 153,000 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 3,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,323 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,677 miles
Average per year
5,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,000 miles
  • 2022 – 149,323 miles
  • 2021 – 147,552 miles
  • 2020 – 146,000 miles
  • 2019 – 143,788 miles
  • 2018 – 139,009 miles
  • 2017 – 135,041 miles
  • 2016 – 131,958 miles
  • 2015 – 129,089 miles
  • 2014 – 124,081 miles
  • 2013 – 111,550 miles
  • 2012 – 100,166 miles
  • 2011 – 96,580 miles
  • 2009 – 91,592 miles
  • 2008 – 79,949 miles
  • 2007 – 68,769 miles
  • 2006 – 53,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,000 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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,000 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,000 miles
    Test number
    965739658183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,323 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,323 miles
    Test number
    696808727076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,552 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,552 miles
    Test number
    432285181354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,000 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,000 miles
    Test number
    639705871226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,788 miles (+4,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,788 miles
    Test number
    660808515085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,009 miles (+3,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,009 miles
    Test number
    208104989087
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass135,041 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,041 miles
    Test number
    448142005736
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass131,958 miles (+2,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,958 miles
    Test number
    248279308522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass129,089 miles (+5,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,089 miles
    Test number
    955972610260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass124,081 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    207931434322
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  11. Fail124,081 miles (+12,531)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    737711834324
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  12. Pass111,550 miles (+11,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    528497423396
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail100,166 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    118815912356
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass100,166 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    997745312368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,580 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,580 miles
    Test number
    558166461271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,532 miles (+4,940)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,532 miles
    Test number
    595159551203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  17. Pass91,592 miles (+11,643)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    453388909441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,949 miles (+11,180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    632767988264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,769 miles (+15,667)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    442909907334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,102 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    603062716388
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass53,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    970752516363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 AVJ

Does LD53 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 AVJ expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AVJ?
The MOT on LD53 AVJ expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 AVJ done?
LD53 AVJ was recorded at 153,000 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 5,589 miles a year.
Has LD53 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AVJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on LD53 AVJ 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 LD53 AVJ find?
LD53 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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