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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

V53 ECLMOT history

V53 ECL is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

V53 ECL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2021
Mileage
189,263 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 ECL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V53 ECL was last recorded at 189,263 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 2,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,670 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,593 miles
Average per year
6,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 189,263 miles
  • 2020 – 167,392 miles
  • 2019 – 153,202 miles
  • 2018 – 138,888 miles
  • 2017 – 131,133 miles
  • 2015 – 126,180 miles
  • 2014 – 123,717 miles
  • 2013 – 121,093 miles
  • 2012 – 116,767 miles
  • 2011 – 113,868 miles
  • 2010 – 108,963 miles
  • 2009 – 105,408 miles
  • 2008 – 102,017 miles
  • 2007 – 98,810 miles
  • 2006 – 92,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,263 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,263 miles (+2,593)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,263 miles
    Test number
    666798124302
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,670 miles (+19,278)2 dangerous14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,670 miles
    Test number
    327389192037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working And outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loss [over prop shaft and last exhaust part]

  3. Pass167,392 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,392 miles
    Test number
    163920155749
    • AdvisoryJacking point corroded

  4. Fail167,361 miles (+14,159)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,361 miles
    Test number
    917529007321
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass153,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,202 miles
    Test number
    348831514980
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has damage /cracked
    • AdvisoryRear sill x 2 has slight corrossion
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe worn

  6. Fail153,202 miles (+14,314)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,202 miles
    Test number
    936665878426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has damage /cracked
    • AdvisoryRear sill x 2 has slight corrossion
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe worn

  7. Pass138,888 miles (+7,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,888 miles
    Test number
    440381946917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass131,133 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,133 miles
    Test number
    652092480457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,121 miles (+4,941)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,121 miles
    Test number
    614045159250
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

  10. Pass126,180 miles (+2,463)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,180 miles
    Test number
    279930963758
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded

  11. Pass123,717 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,717 miles
    Test number
    535343324226
    • 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)

  12. Fail123,698 miles (+2,605)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,698 miles
    Test number
    385959714485
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  13. Pass121,093 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,093 miles
    Test number
    868318213211
    • 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)
    • NotePipe nearsidecorroded

  14. Fail121,081 miles (+4,314)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,081 miles
    Test number
    818388913203
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NotePipe nearsidecorroded

  15. Pass116,767 miles (+2,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,767 miles
    Test number
    955466802236
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass113,868 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    113,868 miles
    Test number
    617036501249
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass108,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,963 miles
    Test number
    993882800205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,963 miles (+3,555)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,963 miles
    Test number
    984822200229
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass105,408 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,408 miles
    Test number
    903781309220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,017 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    102,017 miles
    Test number
    971385408247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,002 miles (+3,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    860353808230
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass98,810 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    181292107274
    • NoteOffside front stability control device broken
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing bad on inside edge ( close to limit )

  23. Fail98,810 miles (+6,647)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    900361407273
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front stability control device broken
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn bad on inside edge ( close to limit )

  24. Pass92,163 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    92,163 miles
    Test number
    613456706264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit

Questions about V53 ECL

Does V53 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 ECL expired on 28 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 ECL?
The MOT on V53 ECL expired on 28 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 ECL done?
V53 ECL was recorded at 189,263 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 6,240 miles a year.
Has V53 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 ECL has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V53 ECL 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 V53 ECL find?
V53 ECL failed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 5 more.

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