The road tax status for R53 LBX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R53 LBX?

The MOT for R53 LBX is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 December 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R53 LBX?

The recorded mileage for R53 LBX is 168,145 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R53 LBX ULEZ compliant?

No, R53 LBX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW 535 3.5L Petrol · R53 LBX

R53 LBX

1997 BMW 535 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 168,145 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 535
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/12/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 168,145 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 13/12/2024

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Mileage: 168,145 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 3498cc

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R53 LBX Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2026
168,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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R53 LBX Mileage History

04/12/2023167,957 mi
14/12/2023167,962 mi+5 mi
14/05/2026168,145 mi+183 mi

Average of roughly 77 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R53 LBX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 22:46

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 535 (R53 LBX) between December 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.

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