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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc

LS53 EXHMOT history

LS53 EXH is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 207,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

LS53 EXH grey 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 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
207,720 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EXH was last recorded at 207,720 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,605 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
10,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,720 miles
  • 2022 – 195,453 miles
  • 2021 – 191,229 miles
  • 2019 – 177,951 miles
  • 2018 – 165,937 miles
  • 2017 – 159,945 miles
  • 2016 – 146,201 miles
  • 2015 – 140,691 miles
  • 2014 – 132,004 miles
  • 2013 – 119,752 miles
  • 2012 – 104,396 miles
  • 2011 – 88,896 miles
  • 2010 – 76,685 miles
  • 2009 – 57,506 miles
  • 2008 – 54,027 miles
  • 2007 – 45,400 miles
  • 2006 – 35,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp cloudyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside side repeater has condensation insideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,720 miles (+115)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    207,720 miles
    Test number
    674152675087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail207,605 miles (+12,152)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,605 miles
    Test number
    573191439596
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass195,453 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    195,453 miles
    Test number
    786539917957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail195,451 miles (+4,222)1 dangerous7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,451 miles
    Test number
    927845978801
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake insecure brake retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake ware indicator showing on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr cv grease covering components

  5. Pass191,229 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    191,229 miles
    Test number
    935623631185
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail191,095 miles (+13,144)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,095 miles
    Test number
    664852154175
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  7. Pass177,951 miles (+12,014)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,951 miles
    Test number
    236724279200
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass165,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    165,937 miles
    Test number
    454155993506
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail165,936 miles (+5,991)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,936 miles
    Test number
    642696718746
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass159,945 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,945 miles
    Test number
    422798530383
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail159,921 miles (+13,720)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,921 miles
    Test number
    138578483971
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass146,201 miles (+5,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,201 miles
    Test number
    140176697087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass140,691 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,691 miles
    Test number
    207255275474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,004 miles (+12,252)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,004 miles
    Test number
    605173054117
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass119,752 miles (+15,356)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,752 miles
    Test number
    269771243179
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass104,396 miles (+15,500)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    625976922114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    928826551080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,875 miles (+12,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,875 miles
    Test number
    536186851025
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass76,685 miles (+61)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,685 miles
    Test number
    983649030109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail76,624 miles (+19,118)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,624 miles
    Test number
    252953530491
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass57,506 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    871129839198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,027 miles (+8,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    751792268207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,400 miles (+9,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,400 miles
    Test number
    934802987202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,780 miles
    Test number
    610216386232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EXH

Does LS53 EXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EXH expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EXH?
The MOT on LS53 EXH expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EXH done?
LS53 EXH was recorded at 207,720 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 10,413 miles a year.
Has LS53 EXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EXH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 EXH 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 LS53 EXH find?
LS53 EXH passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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