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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 TBYMOT history

LB03 TBY is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
63,641 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TBY was last recorded at 63,641 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 6,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,105 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,536 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,641 miles
  • 2024 – 57,105 miles
  • 2023 – 53,102 miles
  • 2022 – 47,261 miles
  • 2021 – 44,430 miles
  • 2020 – 39,278 miles
  • 2019 – 33,807 miles
  • 2018 – 30,188 miles
  • 2014 – 29,927 miles
  • 2013 – 29,546 miles
  • 2012 – 28,743 miles
  • 2011 – 27,860 miles
  • 2009 – 25,669 miles
  • 2007 – 20,790 miles
  • 2006 – 15,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,641 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • All 4 tyres deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,641 miles (+6,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    846278222524
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,105 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    836382684468
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail57,105 miles (+4,003)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    571732482814
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,102 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    327798254115
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail53,092 miles (+5,831)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    835012607985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,261 miles
    Test number
    170009131037
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail47,261 miles (+2,831)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,261 miles
    Test number
    334246665089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,430 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,430 miles
    Test number
    383573388428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,278 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    238702881560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,807 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,807 miles
    Test number
    138103927978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,188 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    207976998812
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres deteriorated

  12. Fail30,185 miles (+258)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    364260539073
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres deteriorated

  13. Pass29,927 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    987075264200
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre worn inner edge

  14. Fail29,926 miles (+380)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,926 miles
    Test number
    397035364426
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre worn inner edge

  15. Fail29,546 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    146764203210
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass29,546 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    355544603214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,743 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,743 miles
    Test number
    145018762486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,730 miles (+870)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    158987662022
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail27,860 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,860 miles
    Test number
    498226001055
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter brake light not working

  20. Pass27,860 miles (+2,191)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,860 miles
    Test number
    739206701010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter brake light not working

  21. Pass25,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,669 miles
    Test number
    302372359387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail25,669 miles (+2,114)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,669 miles
    Test number
    442642359346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,555 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,555 miles
    Test number
    162342619488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,790 miles (+5,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,790 miles
    Test number
    732667327263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass15,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,521 miles
    Test number
    371902446114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB03 TBY

Does LB03 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 TBY expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TBY?
The MOT on LB03 TBY expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 TBY done?
LB03 TBY was recorded at 63,641 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has LB03 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TBY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 TBY 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 TBY find?
LB03 TBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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