BMW 5 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LS53 FVUMOT history
LS53 FVU is a grey petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 8 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 273,598 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 273,598 km
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,533 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 FVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 FVU was last recorded at 273,598 km on 7 Sept 2023, 15,061 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 258,537 km · 18 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 15,061 km
- Average per year
- 11,533 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 273,598 km
- 2022 – 258,537 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass273,598 km
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass273,598 km (+15,061)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 273,598 km
- Test number
- 696180865481
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass258,537 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 258,537 km
- Test number
- 576343275992
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass152,117 miles (+3,763)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 152,117 miles
- Test number
- 456530670864
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides inner
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slight worn all around
Pass148,354 miles (+8,635)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 148,354 miles
- Test number
- 337753713498
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass139,719 miles (+9,295)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 139,719 miles
- Test number
- 734442433710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,424 miles (+10,066)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 130,424 miles
- Test number
- 399081116471
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,358 miles (+11,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 120,358 miles
- Test number
- 243573664394
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,446 miles (+9,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 108,446 miles
- Test number
- 727632665143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail99,344 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,344 miles
- Test number
- 198797645088
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass99,344 miles (+5,966)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 99,344 miles
- Test number
- 696647945051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,378 miles (+67)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 93,378 miles
- Test number
- 808743424077
- NoteUnable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers
Fail93,311 miles (+9,491)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,311 miles
- Test number
- 175680624098
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- NoteUnable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers
Pass83,820 miles (+7,474)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 83,820 miles
- Test number
- 599990143058
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside Parking Brake weak effort
Pass76,346 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 76,346 miles
- Test number
- 137618922421
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail76,346 miles (+8,521)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,346 miles
- Test number
- 395878322007
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail67,825 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,825 miles
- Test number
- 457886731063
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass67,825 miles (+8,339)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 67,825 miles
- Test number
- 469646731020
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass59,486 miles (+9,649)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 59,486 miles
- Test number
- 434354040003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,837 miles (+8,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 49,837 miles
- Test number
- 132804639082
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass41,316 miles (+9,867)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 41,316 miles
- Test number
- 604065138045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,449 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 31,449 miles
- Test number
- 583673637019
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass31,417 miles (+258)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 31,417 miles
- Test number
- 453712756440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 31,159 miles
- Test number
- 803077126349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 FVU
- Does LS53 FVU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 FVU expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 FVU?
- The MOT on LS53 FVU expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 FVU done?
- LS53 FVU was recorded at 273,598 km at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 11,533 km a year.
- Has LS53 FVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 FVU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2015.
- Has the mileage on LS53 FVU 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 FVU find?
- LS53 FVU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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