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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.

603 HLK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass201,595 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass162,611 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,611 miles
    Test number
    729590281436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass144,618 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,618 miles
    Test number
    988112927230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass126,281 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,281 miles
    Test number
    419887419962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. Pass106,151 miles (+7,563)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    667143134290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,588 miles (+9,351)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,588 miles
    Test number
    947229123298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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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