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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LS53 YXPMOT history

LS53 YXP is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LS53 YXP grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,368 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YXP was last recorded at 87,368 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,170 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,368 miles
  • 2025 – 85,979 miles
  • 2024 – 79,882 miles
  • 2023 – 76,087 miles
  • 2022 – 69,692 miles
  • 2021 – 63,222 miles
  • 2020 – 59,199 miles
  • 2019 – 54,508 miles
  • 2018 – 48,682 miles
  • 2017 – 41,750 miles
  • 2016 – 37,941 miles
  • 2015 – 36,628 miles
  • 2014 – 34,655 miles
  • 2013 – 32,978 miles
  • 2012 – 30,797 miles
  • 2011 – 28,440 miles
  • 2010 – 25,536 miles
  • 2009 – 23,051 miles
  • 2008 – 20,656 miles
  • 2007 – 17,661 miles
  • 2006 – 12,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,368 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,368 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,368 miles
    Test number
    908585605064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,170 miles (+1,191)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,170 miles
    Test number
    928772286502
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  3. Pass85,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,979 miles
    Test number
    567081046696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail85,979 miles (+6,097)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,979 miles
    Test number
    839080322742
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge by bent rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip beam working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass79,882 miles (+3,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,882 miles
    Test number
    765559674879
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,087 miles (+6,395)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,087 miles
    Test number
    946847322436
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass69,692 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    258950325085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,222 miles
    Test number
    502794262571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,222 miles (+4,023)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,222 miles
    Test number
    417517451849
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,199 miles (+4,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    258579761952
    • AdvisoryPinhole in the N/S/R upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover.

  11. Pass54,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    800316143523
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.

  12. Fail54,508 miles (+5,826)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    758554351269
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.

  13. Pass48,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    837191907881
    • AdvisoryA/C belt has disintegrated.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.

  14. Fail48,682 miles (+6,932)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    674944633596
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryA/C belt has disintegrated.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.

  15. Pass41,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    425747171628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,750 miles (+3,809)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    737053216356
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass37,941 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,941 miles
    Test number
    868711280104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,938 miles (+1,310)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,938 miles
    Test number
    496088000557
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass36,628 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    110816082238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,655 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,655 miles
    Test number
    487731004316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,978 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    157639683244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,797 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,797 miles
    Test number
    278854382270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,440 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    276889261265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,536 miles
    Test number
    364664190409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,536 miles (+2,485)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,536 miles
    Test number
    490334490266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass23,051 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,051 miles
    Test number
    244430089259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,050 miles (+2,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,050 miles
    Test number
    124189479296
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

  28. Pass20,656 miles (+2,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,656 miles
    Test number
    920090968225
    • NoteNails in n/sf and o/s/r tyres.

  29. Pass17,661 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,661 miles
    Test number
    634421967273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,791 miles
    Test number
    791470306346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YXP

Does LS53 YXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YXP is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YXP?
The MOT on LS53 YXP is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YXP done?
LS53 YXP was recorded at 87,368 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has LS53 YXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YXP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 YXP 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 YXP find?
LS53 YXP passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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