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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB03 XLRMOT history

LB03 XLR is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
123,094 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 XLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 XLR was last recorded at 123,094 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 2,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,440 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,654 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,094 miles
  • 2023 – 120,440 miles
  • 2022 – 120,436 miles
  • 2021 – 109,252 miles
  • 2020 – 105,742 miles
  • 2019 – 98,289 miles
  • 2018 – 89,022 miles
  • 2017 – 77,863 miles
  • 2016 – 71,117 miles
  • 2015 – 65,680 miles
  • 2014 – 64,731 miles
  • 2013 – 61,133 miles
  • 2012 – 56,909 miles
  • 2011 – 52,884 miles
  • 2010 – 47,832 miles
  • 2009 – 42,219 miles
  • 2008 – 37,237 miles
  • 2007 – 31,485 miles
  • 2006 – 25,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,094 miles
    Test number
    314544409343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail123,094 miles (+2,654)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,094 miles
    Test number
    335150829594
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,440 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,440 miles
    Test number
    308672817376
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Fail120,439 miles (+3)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,439 miles
    Test number
    609687402684
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear section across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Fail120,436 miles (+11,184)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,436 miles
    Test number
    200460694081
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45 R18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45 R18) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,252 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,252 miles
    Test number
    877396336927
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated

  7. Fail109,247 miles (+3,505)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    539519269270
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated

  8. Pass105,742 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,742 miles
    Test number
    716790188243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,289 miles (+9,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,289 miles
    Test number
    653543638223
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both perished & feathered on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slick on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,022 miles (+11,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,022 miles
    Test number
    399625373481
    • AdvisoryCuts n/s/f tyre side wall
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryOil leaks (engine & gearbox)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on limits & slick inner edge
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  11. Pass77,863 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,863 miles
    Test number
    853686757069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,859 miles (+6,742)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    370181141231
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on limits & cuts

  13. Pass71,117 miles (+5,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    457616609200
    • AdvisoryNail o/s/r tyre

  14. Pass65,680 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    747712075079
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear pads low

  15. Fail65,680 miles (+949)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    209790975079
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear pads low

  16. Fail64,731 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    485909184114
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass64,731 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    566879784167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    366811003215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,133 miles (+4,224)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    955971503213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass56,909 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    716739192179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,884 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    525251501222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,832 miles (+5,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,832 miles
    Test number
    851334590189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,219 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,219 miles
    Test number
    591999999153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,237 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    333041298186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,485 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,485 miles
    Test number
    390381497187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,416 miles
    Test number
    463299886157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 XLR

Does LB03 XLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 XLR expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 XLR?
The MOT on LB03 XLR expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 XLR done?
LB03 XLR was recorded at 123,094 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has LB03 XLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 XLR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 XLR 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 XLR find?
LB03 XLR passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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