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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc

LD53 VELMOT history

LD53 VEL is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LD53 VEL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,103 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VEL was last recorded at 165,103 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 7,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,497 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,606 miles
Average per year
7,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,103 miles
  • 2025 – 157,497 miles
  • 2024 – 145,012 miles
  • 2023 – 138,536 miles
  • 2022 – 125,963 miles
  • 2021 – 108,021 miles
  • 2020 – 85,878 miles
  • 2016 – 79,193 miles
  • 2015 – 67,500 miles
  • 2013 – 65,782 miles
  • 2012 – 56,325 miles
  • 2011 – 51,638 miles
  • 2010 – 47,129 miles
  • 2009 – 43,399 miles
  • 2008 – 40,408 miles
  • 2007 – 38,204 miles
  • 2006 – 28,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,103 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,103 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,103 miles
    Test number
    596430436578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,497 miles (+12,485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,497 miles
    Test number
    974835723877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust catching body

  3. Pass145,012 miles (+6,476)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,012 miles
    Test number
    557233756984
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass138,536 miles (+12,573)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,536 miles
    Test number
    640796533829
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass125,963 miles (+17,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,963 miles
    Test number
    383966277069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,021 miles (+22,143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,021 miles
    Test number
    300344524036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,878 miles (+6,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    541369105387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,193 miles (+11,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    718216959596
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted o/s floor

  9. Pass67,500 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    898682455133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,782 miles (+9,457)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,782 miles
    Test number
    819627183201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has sidewall damage.

  11. Pass56,325 miles (+4,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    768550072231
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass51,638 miles (+4,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,638 miles
    Test number
    988082791273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail47,129 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    164121150254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass47,129 miles (+3,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    330871050207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass43,399 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,399 miles
    Test number
    982843359283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,408 miles
    Test number
    673101568254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,408 miles (+2,204)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,408 miles
    Test number
    254321268205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass38,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    624800367224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,204 miles (+9,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    623630367231
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  20. Pass28,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,460 miles
    Test number
    691923766225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VEL

Does LD53 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VEL is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VEL?
The MOT on LD53 VEL is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VEL done?
LD53 VEL was recorded at 165,103 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,047 miles a year.
Has LD53 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VEL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2010.
Has the mileage on LD53 VEL 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 VEL find?
LD53 VEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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