BMW 530
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LB03 HFWMOT history
LB03 HFW is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 14 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,978 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 84,978 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,566 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 HFW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 HFW was last recorded at 84,978 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,437 miles · 30 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,541 miles
- Average per year
- 2,566 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,978 miles
- 2025 – 83,437 miles
- 2024 – 82,181 miles
- 2023 – 79,412 miles
- 2022 – 77,323 miles
- 2021 – 75,532 miles
- 2020 – 74,677 miles
- 2017 – 69,215 miles
- 2016 – 67,100 miles
- 2015 – 65,773 miles
- 2013 – 59,826 miles
- 2012 – 56,308 miles
- 2011 – 50,127 miles
- 2009 – 44,359 miles
- 2008 – 43,077 miles
- 2007 – 35,867 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,978 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Covers masking components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,978 miles (+1,541)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 84,978 miles
- Test number
- 316591983829
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,437 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 83,437 miles
- Test number
- 926375153386
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,437 miles (+1,256)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,437 miles
- Test number
- 544839107838
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,181 miles (+2,769)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 82,181 miles
- Test number
- 726945095735
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,412 miles (+2,089)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 79,412 miles
- Test number
- 955627932909
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,323 miles (+1,791)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 77,323 miles
- Test number
- 722012216627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,532 miles (+855)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 75,532 miles
- Test number
- 665550260522
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,677 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 74,677 miles
- Test number
- 339873302954
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 844621106341
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 506372628050
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 220236147562
- AdvisoryCovers masking components
FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 929317311105
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low
- AdvisoryCovers masking components
Pass69,215 miles (+51)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,215 miles
- Test number
- 470844270068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354018 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail69,164 miles (+2,064)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,164 miles
- Test number
- 862311252640
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354018 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,100 miles (+1,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 67,100 miles
- Test number
- 260846098940
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass65,773 miles (+5,947)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 65,773 miles
- Test number
- 637026245111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,826 miles (+3,518)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 59,826 miles
- Test number
- 499553463200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,308 miles (+6,181)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 56,308 miles
- Test number
- 135243962168
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,127 miles (+5,768)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,127 miles
- Test number
- 325305041108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,359 miles (+1,282)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 44,359 miles
- Test number
- 552405759118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,077 miles (+7,210)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 43,077 miles
- Test number
- 302490458180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,867 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 35,867 miles
- Test number
- 981812707102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,866 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,866 miles
- Test number
- 300392807130
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB03 HFW
- Does LB03 HFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 HFW is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 HFW?
- The MOT on LB03 HFW is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 HFW done?
- LB03 HFW was recorded at 84,978 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,566 miles a year.
- Has LB03 HFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 HFW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB03 HFW 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 HFW find?
- LB03 HFW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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