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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD53 VNMMOT history

LD53 VNM is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LD53 VNM silver 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,842 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VNM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VNM was last recorded at 109,842 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,592 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,250 miles
Average per year
4,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,842 miles
  • 2025 – 105,592 miles
  • 2024 – 101,737 miles
  • 2023 – 97,313 miles
  • 2022 – 92,364 miles
  • 2021 – 87,349 miles
  • 2020 – 83,380 miles
  • 2019 – 78,224 miles
  • 2018 – 72,704 miles
  • 2017 – 68,164 miles
  • 2016 – 64,312 miles
  • 2015 – 58,186 miles
  • 2014 – 53,026 miles
  • 2013 – 48,633 miles
  • 2012 – 43,939 miles
  • 2011 – 38,457 miles
  • 2010 – 33,750 miles
  • 2009 – 25,709 miles
  • 2008 – 21,179 miles
  • 2007 – 17,854 miles
  • 2006 – 13,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,842 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.

  • Parking brake needs slight adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,842 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,842 miles
    Test number
    694397445269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,592 miles (+3,855)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,592 miles
    Test number
    891863070734
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,737 miles (+4,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    253903927587
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,313 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,313 miles
    Test number
    820499225160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,364 miles (+5,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,364 miles
    Test number
    664060481504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs slight adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak

  6. Pass87,349 miles (+3,969)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,349 miles
    Test number
    214128765655
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass83,380 miles (+5,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,380 miles
    Test number
    301584510308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,224 miles (+5,520)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    418960052276
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,704 miles (+4,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    945701136378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,164 miles (+3,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    501074213209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs slight adjustment

  11. Pass64,312 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    833486397047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail64,310 miles (+6,124)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,310 miles
    Test number
    931901976085
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake no effort

  13. Pass58,186 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    174282370150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,026 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,026 miles
    Test number
    805482604328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,633 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    969149693288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,939 miles (+5,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    948144592259
    • 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)

  17. Pass38,457 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,457 miles
    Test number
    228454201385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,750 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    181075270278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,709 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,709 miles
    Test number
    274272399294
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail25,709 miles (+4,530)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,709 miles
    Test number
    624712799247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass21,179 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,179 miles
    Test number
    231491398242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,854 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,854 miles
    Test number
    530389777296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,349 miles
    Test number
    740744666251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VNM

Does LD53 VNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VNM is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VNM?
The MOT on LD53 VNM is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VNM done?
LD53 VNM was recorded at 109,842 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,857 miles a year.
Has LD53 VNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VNM has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LD53 VNM 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 VNM find?
LD53 VNM passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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