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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LD53 AVTMOT history

LD53 AVT is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
100,257 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AVT was last recorded at 100,257 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,218 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
5,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,257 miles
  • 2022 – 94,910 miles
  • 2021 – 94,575 miles
  • 2020 – 91,915 miles
  • 2019 – 88,435 miles
  • 2017 – 84,428 miles
  • 2016 – 82,566 miles
  • 2015 – 80,131 miles
  • 2014 – 76,270 miles
  • 2013 – 72,976 miles
  • 2012 – 67,044 miles
  • 2011 – 60,230 miles
  • 2010 – 47,478 miles
  • 2009 – 16,588 miles
  • 2008 – 6,837 miles
  • 2007 – 3,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine under tray damaged

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.

  • Under trays/covers limit inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,257 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,257 miles
    Test number
    382826938465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray damaged

  2. Fail100,218 miles (+5,308)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,218 miles
    Test number
    429767119181
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,910 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,910 miles
    Test number
    451759430435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail94,908 miles (+333)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    243706831541
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure Upside down (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,575 miles (+2,660)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,575 miles
    Test number
    308463630634
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers limit inspection

  6. Pass91,915 miles (+3,480)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    850439318731
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers limit inspection

  7. Pass88,435 miles (+4,007)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,435 miles
    Test number
    534829934847
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers limit inspection
    • AdvisoryWasher pump weak

  8. Pass84,428 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,428 miles
    Test number
    723848733452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,425 miles (+1,859)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,425 miles
    Test number
    306728831149
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass82,566 miles (+2,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    522990360763
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside brake reaction bush slightly worn/split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight movement inner steering arm joint

  11. Pass80,131 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,131 miles
    Test number
    813634856286
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail76,270 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    509117154308
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass76,270 miles (+3,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    775897054305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass72,976 miles (+5,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    967397253380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass67,044 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    359172362365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,230 miles
    Test number
    196829341380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,230 miles (+12,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,230 miles
    Test number
    955619241392
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass47,478 miles (+16,700)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,478 miles
    Test number
    544263820312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    872484130027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,778 miles (+14,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    543144430013
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  21. Pass16,588 miles (+9,751)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,588 miles
    Test number
    623182149086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,837 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    6,837 miles
    Test number
    541880668048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,662 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    3,662 miles
    Test number
    483287407283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass2,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    2,200 miles
    Test number
    262033837066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 AVT

Does LD53 AVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 AVT expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AVT?
The MOT on LD53 AVT expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 AVT done?
LD53 AVT was recorded at 100,257 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 5,912 miles a year.
Has LD53 AVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AVT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 AVT 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 AVT find?
LD53 AVT passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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