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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 VVAMOT history

LD53 VVA is a grey petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LD53 VVA 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 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,458 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VVA was last recorded at 126,458 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 9,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,287 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,171 miles
Average per year
5,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,458 miles
  • 2025 – 117,287 miles
  • 2024 – 110,664 miles
  • 2023 – 103,361 miles
  • 2022 – 98,288 miles
  • 2021 – 92,903 miles
  • 2020 – 92,878 miles
  • 2019 – 89,901 miles
  • 2018 – 87,216 miles
  • 2017 – 83,693 miles
  • 2016 – 80,033 miles
  • 2015 – 73,855 miles
  • 2014 – 68,368 miles
  • 2013 – 62,674 miles
  • 2012 – 59,505 miles
  • 2011 – 55,308 miles
  • 2010 – 50,639 miles
  • 2009 – 40,293 miles
  • 2008 – 34,859 miles
  • 2007 – 30,857 miles
  • 2006 – 22,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,458 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushess (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,458 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,458 miles
    Test number
    577537843588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,287 miles
    Test number
    152403339888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,287 miles (+6,623)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,287 miles
    Test number
    209198413524
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,664 miles (+7,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,664 miles
    Test number
    322086595343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,361 miles (+5,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,361 miles
    Test number
    894451792524
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass98,288 miles (+5,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,288 miles
    Test number
    411793348514
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    726359611970
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Fail92,903 miles (+25)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    268750022750
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Fail92,878 miles (+2,977)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    224612299458
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,901 miles (+2,685)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,901 miles
    Test number
    227598669110
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass87,216 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    687543160235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,693 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,693 miles
    Test number
    216136215276
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushess (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail83,678 miles (+3,645)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    739471411838
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushess (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,033 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    425529652785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,855 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,855 miles
    Test number
    284182152401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,368 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    308541744484
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,368 miles (+5,694)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    829611244227
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass62,674 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,674 miles
    Test number
    606510623298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,505 miles (+4,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,505 miles
    Test number
    768029012267
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass55,308 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,308 miles
    Test number
    919151121219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,639 miles (+10,346)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,639 miles
    Test number
    361210030284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres low on inner edges

  22. Pass40,293 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    143526809198
    • NoteDeep cut on the nearside front outer tyre tread but not exposing body coards or wire? Advise replacement
    • NoteFront tyres slightly wearing on the inner edges

  23. Fail40,293 miles (+5,434)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    690666209176
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteDeep cut on the nearside front outer tyre tread but not exposing body coards or wire? Advise replacement
    • NoteFront tyres slightly wearing on the inner edges

  24. Pass34,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,859 miles
    Test number
    793563918119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,859 miles (+4,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,859 miles
    Test number
    933963418163
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass30,857 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,857 miles
    Test number
    281254017170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,802 miles (+8,412)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    682946907164
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass22,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,390 miles
    Test number
    104249806189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VVA

Does LD53 VVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VVA is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VVA?
The MOT on LD53 VVA is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VVA done?
LD53 VVA was recorded at 126,458 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,155 miles a year.
Has LD53 VVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VVA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 VVA 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 VVA find?
LD53 VVA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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