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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LM53 RCOMOT history

LM53 RCO is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
114,677 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 RCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 RCO was last recorded at 114,677 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 2,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,417 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,260 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,677 miles
  • 2020 – 112,417 miles
  • 2019 – 106,676 miles
  • 2018 – 101,446 miles
  • 2017 – 94,430 miles
  • 2016 – 88,188 miles
  • 2015 – 80,456 miles
  • 2013 – 76,375 miles
  • 2011 – 65,753 miles
  • 2010 – 53,701 miles
  • 2009 – 46,461 miles
  • 2008 – 38,688 miles
  • 2006 – 27,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,677 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,677 miles
    Test number
    465849838429
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,677 miles (+2,260)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,677 miles
    Test number
    120668901795
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,417 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,417 miles
    Test number
    753078256034
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,417 miles (+5,741)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,417 miles
    Test number
    619971569733
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,676 miles (+5,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    533881272708
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,446 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    501648935850
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,438 miles (+7,008)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    420886226783
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust emitting too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    353021528559
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail94,430 miles (+6,242)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    458808293139
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass88,188 miles (+7,732)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,188 miles
    Test number
    829293324916
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass80,456 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    415858005000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    136854853315
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,375 miles (+7,748)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    426232753329
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  14. Pass68,627 miles (+40)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,627 miles
    Test number
    806698403071
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre teads low on edges

  15. Fail68,587 miles (+2,834)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    349387703048
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre teads low on edges

  16. Pass65,753 miles (+5,816)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    115013661345
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  17. Pass59,937 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,937 miles
    Test number
    449116801044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,701 miles
    Test number
    460788000010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,701 miles (+7,240)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,701 miles
    Test number
    111458100054
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,461 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    262035809058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,688 miles (+11,057)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,688 miles
    Test number
    794954008042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,631 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,631 miles
    Test number
    644072746354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFull engine top cover fitted.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

Questions about LM53 RCO

Does LM53 RCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 RCO expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 RCO?
The MOT on LM53 RCO expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 RCO done?
LM53 RCO was recorded at 114,677 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has LM53 RCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 RCO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM53 RCO 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 LM53 RCO find?
LM53 RCO passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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