
BMW 530
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LS53 EVXMOT history
LS53 EVX is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,953 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 49,953 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 EVX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 EVX was last recorded at 49,953 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 6,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jan 2019: 27,244 miles, lower than 42,526 miles on 15 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 43,776 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,177 miles
- Average per year
- 2,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,953 miles
- 2025 – 43,776 miles
- 2024 – 39,847 miles
- 2023 – 32,346 miles
- 2022 – 29,737 miles
- 2021 – 28,119 miles
- 2020 – 27,721 miles
- 2019 – 27,244 miles
- 2018 – 42,526 miles
- 2017 – 40,978 miles
- 2016 – 39,471 miles
- 2015 – 23,858 miles
- 2014 – 22,970 miles
- 2013 – 20,841 miles
- 2012 – 19,001 miles
- 2011 – 17,455 miles
- 2009 – 15,226 miles
- 2008 – 11,827 miles
- 2007 – 9,373 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,953 miles (+6,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 49,953 miles
- Test number
- 553251619454
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass43,776 miles (+3,929)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 43,776 miles
- Test number
- 115582672827
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,847 miles (+7,501)6 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 39,847 miles
- Test number
- 975238240602
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass32,346 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 32,346 miles
- Test number
- 704328599278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail32,346 miles (+2,609)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,346 miles
- Test number
- 261608457450
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass29,737 miles (+1,618)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 29,737 miles
- Test number
- 760430743044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,119 miles (+398)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 28,119 miles
- Test number
- 110591917563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,721 miles (+477)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 27,721 miles
- Test number
- 188735080589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,244 miles (-15,282)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 27,244 miles
- Test number
- 719262787698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,526 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 42,526 miles
- Test number
- 148747554032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,449 miles (+1,471)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,449 miles
- Test number
- 727176709545
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass40,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 40,978 miles
- Test number
- 994316661481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,951 km1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,951 km
- Test number
- 765049900275
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass39,471 miles (+15,613)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 39,471 miles
- Test number
- 269843165420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,858 miles (+888)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 23,858 miles
- Test number
- 428933415045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,970 miles (+2,129)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 22,970 miles
- Test number
- 595404814044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,841 miles (+1,840)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 20,841 miles
- Test number
- 129088203085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,001 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 19,001 miles
- Test number
- 648820412036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,455 miles (+2,229)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 17,455 miles
- Test number
- 446478011036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,226 miles (+3,399)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 15,226 miles
- Test number
- 603100239392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 11,827 miles
- Test number
- 584053528136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,827 miles (+2,454)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,827 miles
- Test number
- 141602928179
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass9,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 9,373 miles
- Test number
- 461390717172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 EVX
- Does LS53 EVX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EVX is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 EVX?
- The MOT on LS53 EVX is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 EVX done?
- LS53 EVX was recorded at 49,953 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,155 miles a year.
- Has LS53 EVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 EVX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS53 EVX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS53 EVX find?
- LS53 EVX passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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