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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 OUJMOT history

LD53 OUJ is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 26,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
26,039 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 OUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 OUJ was last recorded at 26,039 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2015: 11,257 miles, lower than 17,707 miles on 12 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
25,980 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,039 miles
  • 2024 – 25,980 miles
  • 2023 – 15,461 miles
  • 2019 – 21,772 miles
  • 2017 – 20,088 miles
  • 2016 – 19,042 miles
  • 2015 – 11,257 miles
  • 2014 – 17,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,039 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    965992135304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail26,039 miles (+59)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    918204395009
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass25,980 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    720840925205
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass24,893 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    24,893 km
    Test number
    568802444418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail15,461 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,461 miles
    Test number
    200394647302
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass22,351 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    22,351 km
    Test number
    257177779525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,772 miles
    Test number
    779305490347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,991 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,991 km
    Test number
    649314551394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass20,088 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,088 miles
    Test number
    494389603536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,042 miles
    Test number
    839330778323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,042 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,042 km
    Test number
    153409047568
    • FailureCentre Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  12. Pass11,257 miles (-6,450)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    11,257 miles
    Test number
    469664505122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,707 miles
    Test number
    265492834485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,998 km (+14,580)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,998 km
    Test number
    556722103113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,418 km (+356)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    2,418 km
    Test number
    740586377254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass2,062 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    2,062 km
    Test number
    521176496298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 OUJ

Does LD53 OUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 OUJ expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 OUJ?
The MOT on LD53 OUJ expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 OUJ done?
LD53 OUJ was recorded at 26,039 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 732 miles a year.
Has LD53 OUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 OUJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 OUJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 OUJ find?
LD53 OUJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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