# LD53AVF — BMW 530 MOT History & Vehicle Check

LD53AVF is a Blue BMW 530, Petrol (2979cc), first registered 2003-09-18. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LD53AVF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LD53AVF |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 530 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 2979cc |
| First registered | 2003-09-18 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2022-04-06 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 15
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 78.95%
- Total defects recorded: 50

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-07 08:25:36 | PASSED | 105,461 MI | 2022-04-06 00:00:00 |
| 2020-01-24 10:07:07 | PASSED | 102,849 MI | 2021-01-26 00:00:00 |
| 2019-01-25 09:28:30 | PASSED | 96,269 MI | 2020-01-26 00:00:00 |
| 2018-01-25 10:43:23 | PASSED | 90,111 MI | 2019-01-26 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-27 11:11:33 | PASSED | Not recorded | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-27 11:11:32 | FAILED | Not recorded | — |
| 2015-11-05 09:30:12 | PASSED | 76,300 MI | 2016-11-12 00:00:00 |
| 2015-11-05 09:21:07 | FAILED | 76,300 MI | — |
| 2014-11-13 14:25:16 | PASSED | 69,590 MI | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 |
| 2014-11-12 12:10:24 | FAILED | 69,587 MI | — |
| 2013-08-07 14:15:55 | PASSED | 62,917 MI | 2014-08-06 00:00:00 |
| 2012-04-30 10:46:59 | PASSED | 84,207 MI | 2013-04-29 00:00:00 |
| 2011-04-12 13:48:18 | PASSED | 44,094 MI | 2012-04-11 00:00:00 |
| 2010-11-15 12:44:07 | PASSED | 68,677 MI | 2011-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-06 15:15:24 | PASSED | 34,166 MI | 2010-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2008-10-21 17:34:06 | PASSED | 29,967 MI | 2009-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2007-11-14 11:48:46 | PASSED | 22,212 MI | 2008-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2006-11-17 15:49:02 | PASSED | 17,083 MI | 2007-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2006-11-17 14:10:12 | FAILED | 17,083 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2021-04-07 08:25:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Parking brake needs slight adjustment
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

**2020-01-24 10:07:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

**2019-01-25 09:28:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

**2018-01-25 10:43:23 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- ADVISORY: Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2017-01-27 11:11:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: oil leak

**2017-01-27 11:11:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: oil leak
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**2015-11-05 09:21:07 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

**2014-11-13 14:25:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: n/s headlamp inside misty
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2014-11-12 12:10:24 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: n/s headlamp inside misty
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

**2013-08-07 14:15:55 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: advise (suspect) wheels incorrect for vehicle
- USER ENTERED: advise rear tyres rubbing arches only on loaded

**2012-04-30 10:46:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2006-11-17 14:10:12 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LD53AVF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LD53AVF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
