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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 VVBMOT history

LD53 VVB is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
126,457 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VVB was last recorded at 126,457 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 3,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,524 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,933 miles
Average per year
5,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,457 miles
  • 2022 – 122,524 miles
  • 2021 – 119,568 miles
  • 2020 – 115,212 miles
  • 2019 – 110,248 miles
  • 2018 – 104,762 miles
  • 2017 – 99,965 miles
  • 2015 – 97,554 miles
  • 2014 – 91,171 miles
  • 2013 – 85,525 miles
  • 2012 – 76,635 miles
  • 2011 – 66,898 miles
  • 2010 – 55,961 miles
  • 2009 – 47,652 miles
  • 2008 – 41,601 miles
  • 2007 – 36,077 miles
  • 2006 – 29,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,457 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,457 miles (+3,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,457 miles
    Test number
    298293183137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass122,524 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,524 miles
    Test number
    374720386226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,502 miles (+2,934)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    909138867386
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,568 miles (+4,356)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,568 miles
    Test number
    686565883269
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,212 miles
    Test number
    943638807716
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail115,212 miles (+4,964)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,212 miles
    Test number
    770862066224
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,248 miles (+5,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    687556501614
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,762 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,762 miles
    Test number
    336289570485
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel pipes starting to rust. ok for mot.

  9. Fail104,701 miles (+4,736)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,701 miles
    Test number
    816768959726
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel pipes starting to rust. ok for mot.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass99,965 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,965 miles
    Test number
    240528620971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail99,963 miles (+2,409)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,963 miles
    Test number
    348709228195
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass97,554 miles (+6,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,554 miles
    Test number
    179247166607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass91,171 miles (+5,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,171 miles
    Test number
    855779324310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass85,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    549390623364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,525 miles (+8,890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    948270623397
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass76,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    789094132302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,635 miles (+9,737)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    545604532321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,898 miles (+10,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    125142821358
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass55,961 miles (+8,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,961 miles
    Test number
    511825020222
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted

  20. Pass47,652 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,652 miles
    Test number
    390912319423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,601 miles
    Test number
    612200378234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,601 miles (+5,524)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,601 miles
    Test number
    664260278261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass36,077 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    373322687256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,236 miles
    Test number
    353371976251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VVB

Does LD53 VVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VVB expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VVB?
The MOT on LD53 VVB expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VVB done?
LD53 VVB was recorded at 126,457 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 5,887 miles a year.
Has LD53 VVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VVB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 VVB 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 VVB find?
LD53 VVB passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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