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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LR53 BTEMOT history

LR53 BTE is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 113,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,575 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BTE was last recorded at 113,575 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,446 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,129 miles
Average per year
4,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,575 miles
  • 2024 – 109,446 miles
  • 2023 – 102,528 miles
  • 2022 – 96,715 miles
  • 2021 – 92,106 miles
  • 2020 – 88,185 miles
  • 2019 – 85,142 miles
  • 2018 – 81,430 miles
  • 2017 – 77,451 miles
  • 2016 – 73,771 miles
  • 2015 – 70,145 miles
  • 2014 – 66,382 miles
  • 2013 – 62,095 miles
  • 2012 – 56,820 miles
  • 2011 – 51,735 miles
  • 2010 – 47,718 miles
  • 2009 – 42,431 miles
  • 2008 – 37,710 miles
  • 2006 – 28,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,575 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield likely to become detached and insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,575 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    696611152517
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield likely to become detached and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail113,575 miles (+4,129)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    914917580365
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield likely to become detached and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,446 miles
    Test number
    616044640416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,444 miles (+130)7 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,444 miles
    Test number
    949029679432
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to cloudy (4.1.2 (b))

  5. Fail109,314 miles (+6,786)4 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    991687187585
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn stub axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn stub axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild insecure

  6. Pass102,528 miles (+5,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,528 miles
    Test number
    432326872500
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,715 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,715 miles
    Test number
    153101779721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,699 miles (+4,593)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,699 miles
    Test number
    448181431743
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  9. Pass92,106 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    757206825507
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,185 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,185 miles
    Test number
    571038675035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,181 miles (+3,039)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    201266021839
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass85,142 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    85,142 miles
    Test number
    316643243534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,138 miles (+3,708)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,138 miles
    Test number
    117768803539
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass81,430 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    706684495449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,421 miles (+3,970)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,421 miles
    Test number
    140529844380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass77,451 miles (+3,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    579897276424
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass73,771 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,771 miles
    Test number
    914468157395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,145 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    278789345472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,141 miles (+3,759)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    936508045147
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Pass66,382 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,382 miles
    Test number
    186119944102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,376 miles (+4,281)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,376 miles
    Test number
    279608444118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass62,095 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    655064643182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,092 miles (+5,272)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    647913443184
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  24. Pass56,820 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,820 miles
    Test number
    456202522176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,812 miles (+5,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,812 miles
    Test number
    859331522169
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass51,735 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,735 miles
    Test number
    987793331198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,730 miles (+4,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,730 miles
    Test number
    218122631125
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass47,718 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,718 miles
    Test number
    462581540131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,699 miles (+5,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,699 miles
    Test number
    691754430131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass42,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,431 miles
    Test number
    791219639171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,431 miles (+4,721)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,431 miles
    Test number
    634699539145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteWiperblades smear

  32. Pass37,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    303210248157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail37,710 miles (+8,934)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    381940548174
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  34. Pass28,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,776 miles
    Test number
    960483266224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BTE

Does LR53 BTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BTE is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BTE?
The MOT on LR53 BTE is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BTE done?
LR53 BTE was recorded at 113,575 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,230 miles a year.
Has LR53 BTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BTE has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 BTE 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 LR53 BTE find?
LR53 BTE passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens broken; central rear exhaust heat shield likely to become detached and insecure; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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