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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,996 cc

LS53 EXNMOT history

LS53 EXN is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

LS53 EXN silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
158,810 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EXN was last recorded at 158,810 miles on 24 May 2025, 5,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,493 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,317 miles
Average per year
7,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,810 miles
  • 2021 – 153,493 miles
  • 2020 – 148,660 miles
  • 2019 – 121,284 miles
  • 2018 – 100,305 miles
  • 2017 – 91,947 miles
  • 2016 – 85,533 miles
  • 2014 – 79,229 miles
  • 2012 – 65,398 miles
  • 2011 – 54,210 miles
  • 2010 – 47,384 miles
  • 2009 – 45,626 miles
  • 2008 – 32,080 miles
  • 2007 – 26,223 miles
  • 2006 – 20,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,810 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,810 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,810 miles
    Test number
    677797388110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,493 miles (+4,833)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,493 miles
    Test number
    912744043455
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,660 miles (+27,376)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,660 miles
    Test number
    157264442001
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,284 miles (+20,979)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,284 miles
    Test number
    691819713641
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass100,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,305 miles
    Test number
    199708219424
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

  6. Fail100,305 miles (+3,461)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,305 miles
    Test number
    267333766957
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

  7. Pass96,844 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,844 miles
    Test number
    246677466477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,947 miles
    Test number
    547575782185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,947 miles (+6,414)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,947 miles
    Test number
    592403775693
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass85,533 miles (+6,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,533 miles
    Test number
    694238344924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass79,229 miles (+6,295)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    975004864315
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass72,934 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    688398604077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,398 miles (+11,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,398 miles
    Test number
    578928222362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,210 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,210 miles
    Test number
    198163391151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,384 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,384 miles
    Test number
    811231620219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    162893519369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,625 miles (+13,545)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,625 miles
    Test number
    841573319302
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteVery bad oil leak from rear DIFF

  18. Pass32,080 miles (+5,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,080 miles
    Test number
    602916008376
    • NoteExcessive oil leaks around rear axle(Differential).

  19. Pass26,223 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,223 miles
    Test number
    254811527328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,229 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,229 miles
    Test number
    710601616349
    • NoteBoth rear tyres very close to limits req. replace a.s.a.p

Questions about LS53 EXN

Does LS53 EXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EXN expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EXN?
The MOT on LS53 EXN expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EXN done?
LS53 EXN was recorded at 158,810 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 7,473 miles a year.
Has LS53 EXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EXN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LS53 EXN 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 EXN find?
LS53 EXN passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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