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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LL53 EWXMOT history

LL53 EWX is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
96,270 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EWX was last recorded at 96,270 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 5,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,671 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,599 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,270 miles
  • 2023 – 90,671 miles
  • 2022 – 86,628 miles
  • 2021 – 84,187 miles
  • 2019 – 79,332 miles
  • 2018 – 75,035 miles
  • 2017 – 65,173 miles
  • 2016 – 61,736 miles
  • 2015 – 57,470 miles
  • 2014 – 52,728 miles
  • 2013 – 48,169 miles
  • 2012 – 45,242 miles
  • 2011 – 43,139 miles
  • 2010 – 38,125 miles
  • 2009 – 32,394 miles
  • 2008 – 27,987 miles
  • 2007 – 20,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,270 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass filled with oil (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer joint small split in rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded by join with flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded by join with flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded by join with flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel near to limits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,270 miles (+5,599)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,270 miles
    Test number
    846937937336
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass filled with oil (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer joint small split in rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass90,671 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,671 miles
    Test number
    180866025051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded by join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded by join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded by join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel near to limits (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel near to limits (1.1.6 (d))
  3. Fail90,671 miles (+4,043)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,671 miles
    Test number
    982924698537
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded by join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded by join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded by join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel near to limits (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel near to limits (1.1.6 (d))
  4. Pass86,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    389397551790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail86,628 miles (+2,441)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    621906344737
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass84,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    334430495649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail84,187 miles (+4,855)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    406366230381
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  8. Pass79,332 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    427452764946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,035 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    245649612018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,317 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,317 miles
    Test number
    954187466488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,173 miles (+3,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,173 miles
    Test number
    303553420319
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass61,736 miles (+4,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,736 miles
    Test number
    480705233255
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass57,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,470 miles
    Test number
    197805085409
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail57,470 miles (+4,742)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,470 miles
    Test number
    905225685033
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass52,728 miles (+4,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    635487084074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass48,169 miles (+2,927)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,169 miles
    Test number
    739973193069
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on indicating a fault in system
  17. Pass45,242 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    885474792006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass43,139 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,139 miles
    Test number
    125457211132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,125 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    111437290022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,394 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,394 miles
    Test number
    161118759010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,390 miles (+4,403)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    911907959020
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre tyre wrong way round
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass27,987 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,987 miles
    Test number
    541019658050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,837 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,837 miles
    Test number
    143128157057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL53 EWX

Does LL53 EWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 EWX expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EWX?
The MOT on LL53 EWX expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 EWX done?
LL53 EWX was recorded at 96,270 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has LL53 EWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EWX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 EWX 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 LL53 EWX find?
LL53 EWX passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass filled with oil; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer joint small split in rubber; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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