
BMW 525
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LD53 VFAMOT history
LD53 VFA is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 214,439 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 214,439 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VFA was last recorded at 214,439 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 1,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 212,956 miles · 18 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,483 miles
- Average per year
- 11,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 214,439 miles
- 2021 – 212,956 miles
- 2020 – 212,646 miles
- 2018 – 212,608 miles
- 2017 – 204,732 miles
- 2016 – 195,505 miles
- 2015 – 184,771 miles
- 2014 – 173,536 miles
- 2013 – 159,866 miles
- 2012 – 150,297 miles
- 2011 – 129,226 miles
- 2010 – 109,797 miles
- 2009 – 85,088 miles
- 2008 – 62,150 miles
- 2007 – 43,377 miles
- 2006 – 35,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum over filled, leaking (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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 fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2018
EML on
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Oil leak
Dangerous5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016
Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,439 miles (+1,483)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 214,439 miles
- Test number
- 743639748874
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum over filled, leaking (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass212,956 miles (+310)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 212,956 miles
- Test number
- 179178570249
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass212,646 miles (+38)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 212,646 miles
- Test number
- 795947470828
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass212,608 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 212,608 miles
- Test number
- 140154194094
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEmissions were very erratic
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded and broken
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryVehicle has erratic idle
Fail212,608 miles (+7,876)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,608 miles
- Test number
- 910081142080
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEmissions were very erratic
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded and broken
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryVehicle has erratic idle
Pass204,732 miles18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 204,732 miles
- Test number
- 393905668933
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryEmissions were erratic
- AdvisoryErratic idle
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front headlamp getting hazy
- AdvisoryOffside mirror cover cracked and broken
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded and broken
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySecondary park brake just met requirements, will need attention or adjustment soon
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail204,732 miles (+9,227)7 failures17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,732 miles
- Test number
- 879758566878
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp excessively hazy (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryEmissions were erratic
- AdvisoryErratic idle
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside mirror cover cracked and broken
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded and broken
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySecondary park brake just met requirements, will need attention or adjustment soon
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass195,505 miles (+6)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 195,505 miles
- Test number
- 116776774644
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps getting hazy
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside inner (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNo nearside mirror glass present
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has abnormal wear
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail195,499 miles (+10,728)3 failures16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,499 miles
- Test number
- 952847661301
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps getting hazy
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside inner (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNo nearside mirror glass present
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has abnormal wear
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass184,771 miles (+11,235)1 dangerous11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 184,771 miles
- Test number
- 634783165953
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryEmissions were erattic
- AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked however not in the drivers view
- AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryParking brake will need attention
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight play steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass173,536 miles (+52)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 173,536 miles
- Test number
- 158268934307
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEML light on
- NoteEmissions were eratic
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail173,484 miles (+13,618)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,484 miles
- Test number
- 415833034324
- 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)
- FailureOffside 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)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEML light on
- NoteEmissions were eratic
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass159,866 miles (+9,569)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 159,866 miles
- Test number
- 335844733370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteEngine management light illuminated
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass150,297 miles (+21,071)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 150,297 miles
- Test number
- 779920212269
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass129,226 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 129,226 miles
- Test number
- 605363311208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,187 miles (+19,390)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,187 miles
- Test number
- 979701511248
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass109,797 miles (+24,709)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 109,797 miles
- Test number
- 562202610297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,088 miles (+22,938)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 85,088 miles
- Test number
- 703006309260
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,150 miles (+18,773)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 62,150 miles
- Test number
- 711040318298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 43,377 miles
- Test number
- 510484417206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,377 miles (+7,404)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,377 miles
- Test number
- 882282217239
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass35,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 35,973 miles
- Test number
- 463465926335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 VFA
- Does LD53 VFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 VFA expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VFA?
- The MOT on LD53 VFA expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 VFA done?
- LD53 VFA was recorded at 214,439 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 11,164 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VFA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VFA 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 VFA find?
- LD53 VFA passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; power steering fluid level below minimum over filled, leaking; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 6 more.
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