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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD53 JOAMOT history

LD53 JOA is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 179,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
179,169 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 JOA
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
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 JOA was last recorded at 179,169 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,169 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,169 miles
  • 2024 – 173,277 miles
  • 2023 – 168,507 miles
  • 2022 – 157,325 miles
  • 2021 – 149,417 miles
  • 2020 – 143,454 miles
  • 2019 – 134,501 miles
  • 2017 – 130,741 miles
  • 2016 – 129,445 miles
  • 2015 – 121,071 miles
  • 2014 – 112,239 miles
  • 2013 – 106,612 miles
  • 2012 – 98,833 miles
  • 2011 – 92,075 miles
  • 2010 – 85,708 miles
  • 2009 – 75,192 miles
  • 2008 – 66,807 miles
  • 2007 – 57,185 miles
  • 2006 – 48,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,169 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,169 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,169 miles
    Test number
    325260917399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail179,169 miles (+5,892)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,169 miles
    Test number
    880576361019
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,277 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,277 miles
    Test number
    842709228408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail173,277 miles (+4,770)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,277 miles
    Test number
    930903964311
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp full of condensation. lens polished at end of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens polished at end of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,507 miles (+11,182)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,507 miles
    Test number
    804168391909
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,325 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,325 miles
    Test number
    999670299158
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail157,322 miles (+7,905)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    198557039852
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass149,417 miles (+5,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,417 miles
    Test number
    353245779579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has slight water ingress but not effecting headlamp aim at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  9. Pass143,454 miles (+8,953)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,454 miles
    Test number
    321302907720
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass134,501 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,501 miles
    Test number
    548135857561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,741 miles
    Test number
    380191078427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,741 miles (+1,296)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,741 miles
    Test number
    800093109433
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass129,445 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,445 miles
    Test number
    704445820648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,853 miles (+5,782)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,853 miles
    Test number
    976613523750
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint/ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint/ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass121,071 miles (+8,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,071 miles
    Test number
    388019004854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass112,239 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,239 miles
    Test number
    426521954237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail112,194 miles (+5,582)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,194 miles
    Test number
    935597644237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass106,612 miles (+7,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,612 miles
    Test number
    308212363479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,833 miles
    Test number
    188020352249
    • NoteN/s handbrake works but not as well as it should

  20. Fail98,833 miles (+6,758)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,833 miles
    Test number
    438149242292
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s handbrake works but not as well as it should

  21. Pass92,075 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    639812371211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,975 miles (+6,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    899169661201
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass85,708 miles (+10,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    774990470252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass75,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,192 miles
    Test number
    213719859234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail75,192 miles (+8,385)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,192 miles
    Test number
    854899159202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass66,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    891731468230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,807 miles (+9,622)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    313221468235
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner shoulder

  28. Pass57,185 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,185 miles
    Test number
    903224167248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,361 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,361 miles
    Test number
    953985476244
    • 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)

  30. Fail48,260 miles (+6,745)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,260 miles
    Test number
    754391076266
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

  31. Pass41,515 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,515 miles
    Test number
    743940716146
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle battery requires charging

Questions about LD53 JOA

Does LD53 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 JOA expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 JOA?
The MOT on LD53 JOA expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 JOA done?
LD53 JOA was recorded at 179,169 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 7,069 miles a year.
Has LD53 JOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 JOA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 JOA 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 JOA find?
LD53 JOA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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