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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL53 PVNMOT history

LL53 PVN is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 199,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
199,254 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 PVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 PVN was last recorded at 199,254 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 8,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,140 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
8,114 miles
Average per year
9,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,254 miles
  • 2023 – 191,140 miles
  • 2022 – 186,158 miles
  • 2021 – 173,349 miles
  • 2020 – 160,681 miles
  • 2019 – 136,090 miles
  • 2018 – 122,064 miles
  • 2017 – 113,473 miles
  • 2016 – 107,285 miles
  • 2015 – 103,542 miles
  • 2014 – 89,660 miles
  • 2013 – 87,243 miles
  • 2012 – 81,777 miles
  • 2011 – 71,799 miles
  • 2010 – 59,068 miles
  • 2009 – 52,812 miles
  • 2008 – 47,240 miles
  • 2007 – 39,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,254 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft at gearbox end.....rubber drive coupling worn and splitting....

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/f inner brake pad on limit advise very early replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,254 miles (+8,114)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    199,254 miles
    Test number
    765354028440
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass191,140 miles (+3)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,140 miles
    Test number
    766745578188
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail191,137 miles (+4,979)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,137 miles
    Test number
    154561104005
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box at rear corroded ,battery dropping through floor (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass186,158 miles (+12,809)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,158 miles
    Test number
    963866291314
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    173,349 miles
    Test number
    421596881176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail173,349 miles (+12,668)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,349 miles
    Test number
    424290008577
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,681 miles
    Test number
    974862125080
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft at gearbox end.....rubber drive coupling worn and splitting.... (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Fail160,681 miles (+24,591)4 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,681 miles
    Test number
    718969125808
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment SEVERELY WORN........................ (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn to cordes and 'bald' .................. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35/18....'Bald'.......... (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted and totaly split....... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour very faded amber bulb...... (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as above......... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside advise to 'polish' ........... (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft at gearbox end.....rubber drive coupling worn and splitting.... (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Pass136,090 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,090 miles
    Test number
    926896985291
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner brake pad on limit advise very early replacement
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pads getting low

  10. Fail136,055 miles (+13,991)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,055 miles
    Test number
    278114661468
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner brake pad on limit advise very early replacement
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pads getting low

  11. Pass122,064 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,064 miles
    Test number
    771225354916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail121,848 miles (+8,375)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,848 miles
    Test number
    688157845288
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass113,473 miles (+6,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,473 miles
    Test number
    264869171057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass107,285 miles (+3,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    580058795243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,542 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    355442645138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

  16. Fail103,538 miles (+13,878)3 failures3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,538 miles
    Test number
    768992645190
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

  17. Pass89,660 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,660 miles
    Test number
    466831174026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,243 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,243 miles
    Test number
    179483673493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,777 miles (+9,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,777 miles
    Test number
    125101482479
    • 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)

  20. Pass71,799 miles (+12,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,799 miles
    Test number
    167817281036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass59,068 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,068 miles
    Test number
    771899260089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    864886009142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,812 miles (+5,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    600646809133
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  24. Pass47,240 miles (+7,849)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    373115318170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,391 miles
    Test number
    184213777099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 PVN

Does LL53 PVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 PVN expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 PVN?
The MOT on LL53 PVN expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 PVN done?
LL53 PVN was recorded at 199,254 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 9,084 miles a year.
Has LL53 PVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 PVN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 PVN 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 PVN find?
LL53 PVN passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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