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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 DMXMOT history

LD03 DMX is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 13 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

LD03 DMX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,168 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DMX was last recorded at 157,168 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2026: 157,165 miles, lower than 158,794 miles on 22 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,165 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,168 miles
  • 2025 – 158,794 miles
  • 2024 – 153,741 miles
  • 2023 – 146,796 miles
  • 2022 – 144,178 miles
  • 2021 – 143,007 miles
  • 2020 – 135,354 miles
  • 2019 – 124,207 miles
  • 2018 – 113,450 miles
  • 2017 – 106,490 miles
  • 2016 – 102,043 miles
  • 2015 – 96,107 miles
  • 2014 – 81,831 miles
  • 2012 – 81,225 miles
  • 2011 – 73,430 miles
  • 2010 – 63,073 miles
  • 2009 – 62,486 miles
  • 2008 – 56,050 miles
  • 2007 – 46,487 miles
  • 2006 – 35,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,168 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray cover fitted front to back

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,168 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,168 miles
    Test number
    868597388846
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray cover fitted front to back

  2. Fail157,165 miles (-1,629)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,165 miles
    Test number
    414772296639
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side defect ; 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to back ( o/s back part) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,794 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,794 miles
    Test number
    390451041122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,741 miles (+6,945)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,741 miles
    Test number
    220485549531
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front- rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,796 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,796 miles
    Test number
    142574554423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,178 miles (+1,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,178 miles
    Test number
    840426509909
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass143,007 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,007 miles
    Test number
    351093771552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,354 miles (+11,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,354 miles
    Test number
    270824859584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,207 miles (+10,757)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,207 miles
    Test number
    768195854197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,450 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,450 miles
    Test number
    533224046786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    168813757929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,490 miles (+4,447)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    112401521023
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass102,043 miles (+5,936)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,043 miles
    Test number
    969737278950
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside inner rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  14. Pass96,107 miles (+44)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,107 miles
    Test number
    846536305178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail96,063 miles (+320)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,063 miles
    Test number
    885585905162
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail95,743 miles (+13,912)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    988913295097
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll steel brake pipes corroded

  17. Pass81,831 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,831 miles
    Test number
    847342814171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. FailMileage not read3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    975652004196
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    436283413105
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass81,225 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,225 miles
    Test number
    996352822105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,430 miles (+10,357)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    878043181073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,073 miles
    Test number
    570528590007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,073 miles (+587)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,073 miles
    Test number
    541737090000
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass62,486 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,486 miles
    Test number
    732853519182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,050 miles (+9,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    760988388018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,487 miles (+11,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,487 miles
    Test number
    764528087056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass35,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,136 miles
    Test number
    221463776035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DMX

Does LD03 DMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DMX is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DMX?
The MOT on LD03 DMX is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DMX done?
LD03 DMX was recorded at 157,168 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 6,032 miles a year.
Has LD03 DMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DMX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 DMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 DMX find?
LD03 DMX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff; undertray cover fitted front to back.

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