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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LS53 EYCMOT history

LS53 EYC is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,468 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EYC was last recorded at 117,468 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 6,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2010: 61,824 miles, lower than 128,779 miles on 30 Nov 2009.

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
110,791 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,677 miles
Average per year
2,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,468 miles
  • 2022 – 110,791 miles
  • 2021 – 108,132 miles
  • 2015 – 97,934 miles
  • 2014 – 96,842 miles
  • 2013 – 86,367 miles
  • 2012 – 72,189 miles
  • 2011 – 70,347 miles
  • 2010 – 61,824 miles
  • 2009 – 128,779 miles
  • 2008 – 105,916 miles
  • 2007 – 84,838 miles
  • 2006 – 63,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,468 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,468 miles (+6,677)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    127607301393
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,791 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,791 miles
    Test number
    566442827033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,132 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,132 miles
    Test number
    777785766536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail108,121 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    956892922787
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. PassMileage not read1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    165261410684
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel rim sharp edge
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous14 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758766721416
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel rim sharp edge
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass97,934 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,934 miles
    Test number
    906174726404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPass air bag turned off

  8. Pass96,842 miles (+10,475)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    566199734334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  9. Pass86,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,367 miles
    Test number
    455393333471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,367 miles (+14,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,367 miles
    Test number
    346792133349
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass72,189 miles (+1,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    966259232301
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,347 miles (+8,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    457932241331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,824 miles (-66,955)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,824 miles
    Test number
    481138720316
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth sides front disc(s) slightly worn

  14. Pass128,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    128,779 miles
    Test number
    164614439305
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail128,779 miles (+22,863)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,779 miles
    Test number
    161341339384
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on edges

  16. Pass105,916 miles (+21,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    105,916 miles
    Test number
    671549908373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,838 miles (+21,435)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,838 miles
    Test number
    671223307322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    394181116356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EYC

Does LS53 EYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EYC is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EYC?
The MOT on LS53 EYC is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EYC done?
LS53 EYC was recorded at 117,468 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,720 miles a year.
Has LS53 EYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EYC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 EYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 EYC find?
LS53 EYC passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, and 2 more.

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