
BMW 5 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
603 HLKMOT history
603 HLK is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 23 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 201,595 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 201,595 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,724 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 603 HLK
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 23 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
603 HLK was last recorded at 201,595 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 201,099 miles · 2 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 496 miles
- Average per year
- 8,724 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 201,595 miles
- 2024 – 191,836 miles
- 2023 – 179,999 miles
- 2022 – 170,210 miles
- 2021 – 162,611 miles
- 2020 – 151,979 miles
- 2019 – 144,618 miles
- 2018 – 137,612 miles
- 2017 – 126,281 miles
- 2016 – 122,891 miles
- 2015 – 114,814 miles
- 2014 – 106,151 miles
- 2013 – 98,588 miles
- 2012 – 89,237 miles
- 2011 – 82,148 miles
- 2010 – 68,271 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front tyre worn hard to inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front tyre worn hard to inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,595 miles (+496)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 201,595 miles
- Test number
- 459555740060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail201,099 miles (+9,263)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,099 miles
- Test number
- 580940710178
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose ( on exhaust )
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass191,836 miles (+11,837)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 191,836 miles
- Test number
- 198969465159
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp has poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass179,999 miles (+104)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 179,999 miles
- Test number
- 629099105436
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn hard to inside edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn hard to inside edge
Fail179,895 miles (+9,685)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,895 miles
- Test number
- 582502161972
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn hard to inside edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn hard to inside edge
Pass170,210 miles (+7,599)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 170,210 miles
- Test number
- 818194964664
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front back plate loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low tread
Pass162,611 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 162,611 miles
- Test number
- 729590281436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,511 miles (+10,532)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,511 miles
- Test number
- 218678278359
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,979 miles (+7,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 151,979 miles
- Test number
- 265425126999
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,618 miles (+7,006)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 144,618 miles
- Test number
- 988112927230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,612 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 137,612 miles
- Test number
- 900941612275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,608 miles (+11,327)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,608 miles
- Test number
- 494517976752
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,281 miles (+3,390)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 126,281 miles
- Test number
- 419887419962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,891 miles (+8,077)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 122,891 miles
- Test number
- 628199093236
- 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)
Pass114,814 miles (+8,663)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 114,814 miles
- Test number
- 799265603933
- AdvisorySlight play in front bottom arms both sides
Pass106,151 miles (+7,563)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 106,151 miles
- Test number
- 667143134290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,588 miles (+9,351)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 98,588 miles
- Test number
- 947229123298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,237 miles (+7,089)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 89,237 miles
- Test number
- 598660132273
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass82,148 miles (+13,877)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 82,148 miles
- Test number
- 269707331202
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass68,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 68,271 miles
- Test number
- 603556540244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 603 HLK
- What vehicle is registration 603 HLK currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 603 HLK on a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 23 Aug 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 603 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 603 HLK is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 603 HLK?
- The MOT on 603 HLK is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 603 HLK done?
- 603 HLK was recorded at 201,595 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,724 miles a year.
- Has 603 HLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 603 HLK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on 603 HLK 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 603 HLK find?
- 603 HLK passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, and 2 more.
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