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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 DOAMOT history

LB03 DOA is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,061 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 DOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 DOA was last recorded at 115,061 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 8,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,413 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,648 miles
Average per year
5,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,061 miles
  • 2024 – 106,413 miles
  • 2023 – 102,622 miles
  • 2022 – 95,257 miles
  • 2021 – 83,379 miles
  • 2020 – 75,355 miles
  • 2019 – 66,348 miles
  • 2018 – 58,582 miles
  • 2017 – 54,841 miles
  • 2016 – 52,321 miles
  • 2015 – 49,957 miles
  • 2014 – 45,709 miles
  • 2013 – 40,538 miles
  • 2012 – 35,109 miles
  • 2011 – 29,976 miles
  • 2010 – 24,236 miles
  • 2009 – 17,462 miles
  • 2008 – 10,294 miles
  • 2007 – 7,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,061 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,061 miles (+8,648)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,061 miles
    Test number
    799685227230
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,413 miles (+3,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    257780678457
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass102,622 miles (+7,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,622 miles
    Test number
    580120960832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass95,257 miles (+11,878)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,257 miles
    Test number
    154103325840
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are low

  5. Pass83,379 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    378745693824
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail83,377 miles (+8,022)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,377 miles
    Test number
    509700474534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass75,355 miles (+9,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,355 miles
    Test number
    632373614483
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

  8. Pass66,348 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    896126956705
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail66,209 miles (+7,627)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    253059077493
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,582 miles (+3,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    879705343026
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section is damaged and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel residue on under tray but no sign of a leak at time of test

  11. Pass54,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,841 miles
    Test number
    221352954034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  12. Fail54,840 miles (+2,519)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,840 miles
    Test number
    140391771320
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  13. Pass52,321 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    228656014206
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  14. Pass49,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,957 miles
    Test number
    995289287823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn main tread depth approx. between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge main tread depth is approx. between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail49,957 miles (+4,248)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,957 miles
    Test number
    101771762989
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn main tread depth approx. between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge main tread depth is approx. between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,709 miles (+5,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    409536994276
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass40,538 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,538 miles
    Test number
    457134783213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,109 miles (+5,133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,109 miles
    Test number
    679783792239
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass29,976 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,976 miles
    Test number
    696737281290
    • 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)

  20. Fail29,895 miles (+5,659)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,895 miles
    Test number
    525183981202
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass24,236 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,236 miles
    Test number
    224952690207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,462 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,462 miles
    Test number
    381451709341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,863 miles (+1,569)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,863 miles
    Test number
    650787379066
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner & outer edges Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass10,294 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,294 miles
    Test number
    834288078075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,776 miles
    Test number
    282050787076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 DOA

Does LB03 DOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 DOA is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 DOA?
The MOT on LB03 DOA is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 DOA done?
LB03 DOA was recorded at 115,061 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 5,766 miles a year.
Has LB03 DOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 DOA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 DOA 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 LB03 DOA find?
LB03 DOA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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