BMW 530
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
LD53 FHOMOT history
LD53 FHO is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,606 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 160,606 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 FHO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 FHO was last recorded at 160,606 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,606 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,606 miles
- 2024 – 156,313 miles
- 2023 – 151,456 miles
- 2021 – 149,891 miles
- 2020 – 147,556 miles
- 2019 – 144,994 miles
- 2018 – 142,803 miles
- 2017 – 139,844 miles
- 2015 – 136,315 miles
- 2014 – 133,769 miles
- 2013 – 130,818 miles
- 2012 – 128,016 miles
- 2011 – 123,740 miles
- 2010 – 115,430 miles
- 2009 – 106,173 miles
- 2008 – 96,940 miles
- 2007 – 87,995 miles
- 2006 – 68,374 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,606 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to excess and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip at bottom of screen (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,606 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 160,606 miles
- Test number
- 773212596334
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to excess and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail160,606 miles (+4,293)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,606 miles
- Test number
- 482990373346
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to excess and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,313 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 156,313 miles
- Test number
- 692430659244
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail156,312 miles (+4,856)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,312 miles
- Test number
- 832268448465
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,456 miles (+1,565)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 151,456 miles
- Test number
- 960103530258
- AdvisoryNearside Head lamp beam image slightly distorted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has various cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Head lamp beam image slightly distorted.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has various cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass149,891 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 149,891 miles
- Test number
- 186754590616
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail149,891 miles (+2,335)6 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,891 miles
- Test number
- 824119855788
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass147,556 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 147,556 miles
- Test number
- 985379984901
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail147,556 miles (+2,562)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,556 miles
- Test number
- 828951236196
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,994 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 144,994 miles
- Test number
- 271058601226
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack/chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside outer constant velocity boot mounting weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail144,994 miles (+2,191)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,994 miles
- Test number
- 362042010390
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack/chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside outer constant velocity boot mounting weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass142,803 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 142,803 miles
- Test number
- 133885827764
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip at bottom of screen (8.3.1d)
Fail142,803 miles (+2,959)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,803 miles
- Test number
- 863828567810
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip at bottom of screen (8.3.1d)
Pass139,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 139,844 miles
- Test number
- 707613845564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,844 miles (+3,529)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,844 miles
- Test number
- 532015667746
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass136,315 miles (+2,546)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 136,315 miles
- Test number
- 795096519649
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak from automatic transmission area
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of various components
Pass133,769 miles (+2,951)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 133,769 miles
- Test number
- 129138914310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,818 miles (+2,802)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 130,818 miles
- Test number
- 687069213385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,016 miles (+4,276)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 128,016 miles
- Test number
- 229700122375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,740 miles (+8,310)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 123,740 miles
- Test number
- 607028411322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,430 miles (+9,257)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 115,430 miles
- Test number
- 412680420485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,173 miles (+9,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 106,173 miles
- Test number
- 942309429330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,940 miles (+8,945)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 96,940 miles
- Test number
- 114286018371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,995 miles (+19,621)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 87,995 miles
- Test number
- 904204727337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 68,374 miles
- Test number
- 362698046200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 FHO
- Does LD53 FHO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 FHO expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 FHO?
- The MOT on LD53 FHO expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 FHO done?
- LD53 FHO was recorded at 160,606 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 4,996 miles a year.
- Has LD53 FHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 FHO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 FHO 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 FHO find?
- LD53 FHO passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to excess and pitted, and 4 more.
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