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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD03 DTXMOT history

LD03 DTX is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,733 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DTX was last recorded at 126,733 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,141 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
4,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,733 miles
  • 2025 – 124,141 miles
  • 2024 – 121,776 miles
  • 2023 – 120,300 miles
  • 2022 – 119,000 miles
  • 2021 – 116,945 miles
  • 2020 – 115,471 miles
  • 2019 – 113,101 miles
  • 2018 – 109,216 miles
  • 2017 – 104,959 miles
  • 2016 – 100,202 miles
  • 2015 – 95,645 miles
  • 2014 – 91,130 miles
  • 2013 – 86,349 miles
  • 2012 – 81,927 miles
  • 2011 – 76,449 miles
  • 2010 – 66,056 miles
  • 2009 – 57,823 miles
  • 2008 – 51,132 miles
  • 2007 – 43,683 miles
  • 2006 – 35,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,733 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,733 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,733 miles
    Test number
    850110542949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,141 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    732065974225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,776 miles (+1,476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,776 miles
    Test number
    627562980483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass120,300 miles (+1,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,300 miles
    Test number
    691396772547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass119,000 miles (+2,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,000 miles
    Test number
    236095384907
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sill corroding
  6. Pass116,945 miles (+1,474)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    665399672328
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  7. Pass115,471 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,471 miles
    Test number
    514751318155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,431 miles (+2,330)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,431 miles
    Test number
    898846128246
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass113,101 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,101 miles
    Test number
    505831035169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,050 miles (+3,834)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,050 miles
    Test number
    604826601904
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass109,216 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,216 miles
    Test number
    915556897726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,959 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,959 miles
    Test number
    104996431148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,202 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,202 miles
    Test number
    889595826325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,645 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    405453595903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,130 miles
    Test number
    798441814260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,130 miles (+4,781)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,130 miles
    Test number
    799950614264
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass86,349 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    515251313291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,291 miles (+4,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    447605303215
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass81,927 miles (+5,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,927 miles
    Test number
    975345582163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass76,449 miles (+10,393)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    277120581416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,056 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,056 miles
    Test number
    352455620198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,823 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,823 miles
    Test number
    550920529122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,132 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,132 miles
    Test number
    214851228140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,683 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,683 miles
    Test number
    500985917110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,649 miles (+7,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    290253117107
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass35,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,746 miles
    Test number
    642972776011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DTX

Does LD03 DTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DTX is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DTX?
The MOT on LD03 DTX is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DTX done?
LD03 DTX was recorded at 126,733 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,441 miles a year.
Has LD03 DTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DTX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LD03 DTX 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 LD03 DTX find?
LD03 DTX passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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