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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LR53 FBLMOT history

LR53 FBL is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2025
Mileage
123,733 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 FBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 FBL was last recorded at 123,733 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 4,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,545 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,188 miles
Average per year
5,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,733 miles
  • 2023 – 119,545 miles
  • 2022 – 114,304 miles
  • 2021 – 108,764 miles
  • 2020 – 103,815 miles
  • 2019 – 98,747 miles
  • 2018 – 93,351 miles
  • 2017 – 88,076 miles
  • 2016 – 82,558 miles
  • 2015 – 76,889 miles
  • 2013 – 67,086 miles
  • 2012 – 59,246 miles
  • 2011 – 48,072 miles
  • 2010 – 39,919 miles
  • 2009 – 33,405 miles
  • 2008 – 28,662 miles
  • 2007 – 24,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,733 miles
    Test number
    903430471434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,733 miles (+4,188)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,733 miles
    Test number
    940142540036
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass119,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    903745228923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail119,545 miles (+5,241)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    997081745183
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass114,304 miles (+5,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,304 miles
    Test number
    512216829600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,764 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,764 miles
    Test number
    593995461807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    931355632674
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,815 miles (+5,068)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    603834622451
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp incorrect bulbs on front side lights {leds fitted on flicker on and off} (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working outer ring not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,747 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,747 miles
    Test number
    186365739280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,743 miles (+5,392)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,743 miles
    Test number
    996002535454
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working outer ring not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,351 miles (+5,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,351 miles
    Test number
    800961829951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass88,076 miles (+5,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    637588342716
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake performance only just within limits
    • AdvisorySlight wear in n/s front upper suspension mount

  13. Pass82,558 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,558 miles
    Test number
    733673858136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,889 miles (+9,803)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,889 miles
    Test number
    525001265059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,086 miles (+7,840)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    677114223337
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

  16. Pass59,246 miles (+11,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    559718422335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass48,072 miles (+8,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    878396141245
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass39,919 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,919 miles
    Test number
    402465140204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,405 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,405 miles
    Test number
    621754829286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,662 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    922595748201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    231238227248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 FBL

Does LR53 FBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 FBL expired on 30 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 FBL?
The MOT on LR53 FBL expired on 30 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 FBL done?
LR53 FBL was recorded at 123,733 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 5,980 miles a year.
Has LR53 FBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 FBL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 FBL 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 FBL find?
LR53 FBL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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