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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LB03 SYFMOT history

LB03 SYF is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
150,867 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SYF was last recorded at 150,867 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,846 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,867 miles
  • 2021 – 148,061 miles
  • 2020 – 145,757 miles
  • 2019 – 137,497 miles
  • 2018 – 131,535 miles
  • 2016 – 126,979 miles
  • 2015 – 121,827 miles
  • 2014 – 116,338 miles
  • 2013 – 110,926 miles
  • 2011 – 99,632 miles
  • 2010 – 96,572 miles
  • 2009 – 89,920 miles
  • 2008 – 78,883 miles
  • 2007 – 66,579 miles
  • 2006 – 54,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,867 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mountingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,867 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,867 miles
    Test number
    643185205417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mounting
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  2. Fail150,846 miles (+2,785)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,846 miles
    Test number
    605753912899
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mounting
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  3. Pass148,061 miles (+2,304)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,061 miles
    Test number
    878759116121
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear section front-rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working

  4. Pass145,757 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,757 miles
    Test number
    724531095550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,057 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,057 miles
    Test number
    305218551310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,047 miles (+5,550)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,047 miles
    Test number
    695283414091
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass137,497 miles (+5,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    137,497 miles
    Test number
    695022190259
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads on 3.0 mm
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on 3.0 mm

  8. Pass131,535 miles (+4,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    892022166286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass126,979 miles (+5,152)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,979 miles
    Test number
    974765603229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass121,827 miles (+5,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,827 miles
    Test number
    402875550857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass116,338 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,338 miles
    Test number
    709373064306
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail116,274 miles (+5,348)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,274 miles
    Test number
    559026054301
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass110,926 miles (+4,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    936743053301
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass106,036 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    147754303053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,632 miles (+3,060)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,632 miles
    Test number
    646461241392
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disks rusty

  16. Pass96,572 miles (+6,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    513448240319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,920 miles (+11,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    794901959344
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass78,883 miles (+12,304)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    624016838347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,579 miles (+12,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    212535047366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,440 miles
    Test number
    733939846381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SYF

Does LB03 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 SYF expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SYF?
The MOT on LB03 SYF expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 SYF done?
LB03 SYF was recorded at 150,867 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 5,997 miles a year.
Has LB03 SYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SYF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 SYF 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 SYF find?
LB03 SYF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear inner sill corroded not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mounting; rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported.

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