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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD53 YZEMOT history

LD53 YZE is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
50,951 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YZE
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YZE was last recorded at 50,951 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 8,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,405 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,546 miles
Average per year
2,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,951 miles
  • 2024 – 42,405 miles
  • 2023 – 40,217 miles
  • 2022 – 38,903 miles
  • 2021 – 37,557 miles
  • 2020 – 36,447 miles
  • 2019 – 35,259 miles
  • 2018 – 34,311 miles
  • 2017 – 33,207 miles
  • 2016 – 32,171 miles
  • 2015 – 30,702 miles
  • 2014 – 29,079 miles
  • 2013 – 27,481 miles
  • 2012 – 25,429 miles
  • 2011 – 23,409 miles
  • 2010 – 22,102 miles
  • 2009 – 18,552 miles
  • 2008 – 13,760 miles
  • 2007 – 9,524 miles
  • 2006 – 7,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,951 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,951 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    405302321189
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail50,951 miles (+8,546)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    782835061697
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass42,405 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    669916232615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,217 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,217 miles
    Test number
    568169775923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,903 miles (+1,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    373081767105
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass37,557 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    295317983548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,447 miles (+1,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,447 miles
    Test number
    920826803398
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass35,259 miles (+948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,259 miles
    Test number
    194675102452
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass34,311 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    217595289934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,207 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    174229197093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,171 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    534017843702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,702 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,702 miles
    Test number
    745593595743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,079 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,079 miles
    Test number
    778427064292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,481 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,481 miles
    Test number
    505753953260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,429 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,429 miles
    Test number
    937295052251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,409 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,409 miles
    Test number
    225700951281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass22,102 miles (+3,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,102 miles
    Test number
    893772670289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass18,552 miles (+4,792)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,552 miles
    Test number
    363066469438
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
  19. Pass13,760 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,760 miles
    Test number
    204008168216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,524 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,524 miles
    Test number
    384137657433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,633 miles
    Test number
    381196156295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YZE

Does LD53 YZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YZE expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YZE?
The MOT on LD53 YZE expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YZE done?
LD53 YZE was recorded at 50,951 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 2,275 miles a year.
Has LD53 YZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YZE has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 YZE 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 YZE find?
LD53 YZE passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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