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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass49,953 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass29,737 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    760430743044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,119 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,119 miles
    Test number
    110591917563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,721 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    27,721 miles
    Test number
    188735080589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,244 miles (-15,282)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,244 miles
    Test number
    719262787698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,526 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,526 miles
    Test number
    148747554032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass40,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,978 miles
    Test number
    994316661481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass39,471 miles (+15,613)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,471 miles
    Test number
    269843165420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,858 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,858 miles
    Test number
    428933415045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,970 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    22,970 miles
    Test number
    595404814044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,841 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,841 miles
    Test number
    129088203085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,001 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,001 miles
    Test number
    648820412036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,455 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,455 miles
    Test number
    446478011036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,226 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,226 miles
    Test number
    603100239392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,827 miles
    Test number
    584053528136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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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