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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB03 JSBMOT history

LB03 JSB is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,033 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 JSB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 JSB was last recorded at 99,033 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,033 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,033 miles
  • 2019 – 98,947 miles
  • 2018 – 98,945 miles
  • 2016 – 96,113 miles
  • 2014 – 90,680 miles
  • 2013 – 87,567 miles
  • 2012 – 81,952 miles
  • 2011 – 75,312 miles
  • 2010 – 65,705 miles
  • 2009 – 56,643 miles
  • 2008 – 44,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,033 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,033 miles
    Test number
    414653088810
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail99,033 miles (+86)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,033 miles
    Test number
    933776340273
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass98,947 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,947 miles
    Test number
    207087476687
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail98,947 miles (+2)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,947 miles
    Test number
    774529303811
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass98,945 miles (+2,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,945 miles
    Test number
    813889941865
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  6. Pass96,113 miles (+5,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,113 miles
    Test number
    622412898299
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hub lower bushes worn
  7. Pass90,680 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    565288524342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,567 miles (+5,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,567 miles
    Test number
    978048033321
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limitt
  9. Pass81,952 miles (+6,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,952 miles
    Test number
    998127522315
    • NoteO/s front tyre wall damaged close to exposing cords
  10. Pass75,312 miles (+9,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    499187231488
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCut o/s front tyre wall very close to cords
  11. Pass65,705 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    763699820301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,643 miles (+11,919)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    672316139385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,724 miles
    Test number
    203801038344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 JSB

Does LB03 JSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 JSB is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 JSB?
The MOT on LB03 JSB is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 JSB done?
LB03 JSB was recorded at 99,033 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,166 miles a year.
Has LB03 JSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 JSB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 JSB 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 JSB find?
LB03 JSB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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