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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LR53 LDVMOT history

LR53 LDV is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
120,304 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LDV was last recorded at 120,304 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,296 miles · 13 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,304 miles
  • 2023 – 120,296 miles
  • 2021 – 115,521 miles
  • 2020 – 107,522 miles
  • 2018 – 84,376 miles
  • 2017 – 62,529 miles
  • 2016 – 45,571 miles
  • 2015 – 40,256 miles
  • 2014 – 37,105 miles
  • 2013 – 34,231 miles
  • 2012 – 31,249 miles
  • 2011 – 29,410 miles
  • 2010 – 27,185 miles
  • 2009 – 24,434 miles
  • 2008 – 21,903 miles
  • 2007 – 18,948 miles
  • 2006 – 15,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,304 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,304 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    810628872273
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass120,296 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,296 miles
    Test number
    911127727935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,521 miles (+7,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    327837621753
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,522 miles (+23,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,522 miles
    Test number
    700327917178
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,376 miles (+21,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    428287033689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,529 miles (+16,958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    741986895544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,571 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,571 miles
    Test number
    345909813776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,256 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,256 miles
    Test number
    729023662876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,105 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,105 miles
    Test number
    346231964480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,231 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,231 miles
    Test number
    495036663202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,249 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,249 miles
    Test number
    138259362207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,410 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,410 miles
    Test number
    315336761401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,185 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,185 miles
    Test number
    213815860257
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass27,185 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,185 miles
    Test number
    274405960210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,434 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,434 miles
    Test number
    141353379217
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass24,434 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,434 miles
    Test number
    952373979244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,903 miles (+2,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,903 miles
    Test number
    813614978281
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass18,948 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,948 miles
    Test number
    560910277276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,516 miles
    Test number
    794191976241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LDV

Does LR53 LDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LDV expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LDV?
The MOT on LR53 LDV expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LDV done?
LR53 LDV was recorded at 120,304 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 5,773 miles a year.
Has LR53 LDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LDV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2010.
Has the mileage on LR53 LDV 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 LDV find?
LR53 LDV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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