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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LC03 WDUMOT history

LC03 WDU is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2022.

LC03 WDU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2022
Mileage
111,603 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 WDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC03 WDU was last recorded at 111,603 miles on 27 Apr 2022, 2,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,098 miles · 8 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,505 miles
Average per year
6,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,603 miles
  • 2021 – 109,098 miles
  • 2020 – 107,632 miles
  • 2019 – 99,798 miles
  • 2018 – 89,960 miles
  • 2017 – 74,188 miles
  • 2016 – 65,563 miles
  • 2015 – 55,859 miles
  • 2014 – 53,548 miles
  • 2013 – 46,612 miles
  • 2012 – 38,221 miles
  • 2011 – 32,586 miles
  • 2010 – 28,084 miles
  • 2009 – 23,383 miles
  • 2008 – 18,824 miles
  • 2007 – 13,689 miles
  • 2006 – 12,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,603 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting/perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • N/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s/r anti roll bar end link slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,603 miles (+2,505)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,603 miles
    Test number
    917742117450
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass109,098 miles (+1,466)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,098 miles
    Test number
    781325998464
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak offside lower base of radiator wet
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose to pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency 16%

  3. Pass107,632 miles (+7,834)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    107,632 miles
    Test number
    265682458372
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside front metal brake pipes corodded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal perished
    • AdvisorySigns of a minor oil leak from power steering pump/hose
    • AdvisoryStone chip in swept area of windscreen

  4. Pass99,798 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    99,798 miles
    Test number
    906235293539
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r anti roll bar end link slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  5. Fail99,785 miles (+9,825)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,785 miles
    Test number
    116882489663
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r anti roll bar end link slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r hand brake low effort
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  6. Pass89,960 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,960 miles
    Test number
    276568884385
    • AdvisorySlight dampness around p/s pump pipe
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  7. Fail89,958 miles (+15,770)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    872986451372
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on
    • AdvisorySlight dampness around p/s pump pipe
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  8. Pass74,188 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,188 miles
    Test number
    263095388978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin through road wheel (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak underside of engine oily
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCreak from offside steering rack area,noise better when track rod gripped
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyres perished

  9. Fail74,187 miles (+8,624)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    450092304564
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin through road wheel (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak underside of engine oily
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCreak from offside steering rack area,noise better when track rod gripped
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyres perished

  10. Pass65,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    818831566556
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in front anti roll bar mounts

  11. Fail65,563 miles (+9,704)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    475219638922
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in front anti roll bar mounts

  12. Pass55,859 miles (+2,311)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    505841615180
    • NoteAdvise minor marks in windscreen
    • NoteAdvise slight play in front suspension joints and bushes

  13. Pass53,548 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,548 miles
    Test number
    587239634304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,612 miles (+8,391)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,612 miles
    Test number
    749565443302
    • NoteAdvise rear pads starting to wear low
    • NoteAdvise slight play in rear drop links

  15. Pass38,221 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,221 miles
    Test number
    959665052371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,381 miles (+4,795)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    887005462288
    • NoteAdvise minor oil leak on engine
    • NoteAdvise slight play in nsr drop link

  17. Pass32,586 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,586 miles
    Test number
    396030151239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,084 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,084 miles
    Test number
    701958550255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,383 miles (+4,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,383 miles
    Test number
    542449859299
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads very low

  20. Pass18,824 miles (+5,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,824 miles
    Test number
    364641578206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass13,689 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,689 miles
    Test number
    681684037223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,748 miles
    Test number
    901668946249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 WDU

Does LC03 WDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC03 WDU expired on 24 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC03 WDU?
The MOT on LC03 WDU expired on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC03 WDU done?
LC03 WDU was recorded at 111,603 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2022, an average of 6,320 miles a year.
Has LC03 WDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 WDU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LC03 WDU 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 LC03 WDU find?
LC03 WDU failed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2022 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 10 more.

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