BMW logo

BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LR53 FBOMOT history

LR53 FBO is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2023.

LR53 FBO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2024
Mileage
159,032 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,898 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR53 FBO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 FBO
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 18 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 FBO was last recorded at 159,032 miles on 19 Jun 2023, 7,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,618 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,414 miles
Average per year
6,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,032 miles
  • 2021 – 151,618 miles
  • 2020 – 145,065 miles
  • 2019 – 139,496 miles
  • 2017 – 135,329 miles
  • 2016 – 126,139 miles
  • 2015 – 120,889 miles
  • 2014 – 115,039 miles
  • 2013 – 108,896 miles
  • 2012 – 101,369 miles
  • 2011 – 89,790 miles
  • 2010 – 78,365 miles
  • 2009 – 65,910 miles
  • 2008 – 52,008 miles
  • 2007 – 45,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,032 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,032 miles (+7,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,032 miles
    Test number
    223068846780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,618 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,618 miles
    Test number
    424211917003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

  3. Fail151,618 miles (+6,553)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,618 miles
    Test number
    170036868588
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

  4. Pass145,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,065 miles
    Test number
    677529882941
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail145,065 miles (+5,569)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,065 miles
    Test number
    769389358040
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn towards rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass139,496 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,496 miles
    Test number
    565189457112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,329 miles (+3,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,329 miles
    Test number
    854739605375
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass131,510 miles (+5,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,510 miles
    Test number
    561353157792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass126,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,139 miles
    Test number
    583078323050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,139 miles (+5,250)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,139 miles
    Test number
    582675135334
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass120,889 miles (+5,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,889 miles
    Test number
    976529615071
    • 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)

  12. Pass115,039 miles (+6,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    207467814010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass108,896 miles (+7,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,896 miles
    Test number
    708958613027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass101,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    977127812057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,369 miles (+11,579)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    488427312052
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass89,790 miles (+11,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    947392921057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass78,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    424612420070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,365 miles (+12,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    990152720041
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass65,910 miles (+13,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,910 miles
    Test number
    113235909032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,008 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    774804708085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,550 miles
    Test number
    373605507004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 FBO

Does LR53 FBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 FBO expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 FBO?
The MOT on LR53 FBO expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 FBO done?
LR53 FBO was recorded at 159,032 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2023, an average of 6,898 miles a year.
Has LR53 FBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 FBO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 FBO 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 FBO find?
LR53 FBO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Related registrations

Browse all LR53F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.