BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LD03 ECXMOT history
LD03 ECX is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 160,065 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,682 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 ECX
- 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
- 29 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 ECX was last recorded at 160,065 miles on 15 Jan 2022, 15,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 144,474 miles · 30 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 15,591 miles
- Average per year
- 8,682 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 160,065 miles
- 2020 – 144,474 miles
- 2019 – 141,920 miles
- 2018 – 132,966 miles
- 2017 – 120,084 miles
- 2016 – 111,609 miles
- 2015 – 93,325 miles
- 2014 – 79,648 miles
- 2013 – 71,626 miles
- 2012 – 66,155 miles
- 2011 – 59,899 miles
- 2010 – 50,987 miles
- 2009 – 42,865 miles
- 2008 – 35,636 miles
- 2007 – 27,023 miles
- 2006 – 24,403 miles
- 2005 – 19,533 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,065 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 160,065 miles
- Test number
- 708215522721
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,052 miles (+15,578)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,052 miles
- Test number
- 667143391989
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass144,474 miles (+2,554)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 144,474 miles
- Test number
- 365545197373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,920 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 141,920 miles
- Test number
- 978111831676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,912 miles (+8,946)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,912 miles
- Test number
- 950654346112
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass132,966 miles (+12,882)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 132,966 miles
- Test number
- 354844925165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,084 miles (+8,475)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 120,084 miles
- Test number
- 440219968986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,609 miles (+18,284)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 111,609 miles
- Test number
- 693629764554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,325 miles (+13,677)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 93,325 miles
- Test number
- 978975095100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,648 miles
- Test number
- 336456394175
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 496035694134
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,626 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,626 miles
- Test number
- 656950003224
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail71,621 miles (+5,466)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,621 miles
- Test number
- 297549093130
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass66,155 miles (+6,256)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,155 miles
- Test number
- 315948392167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,899 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,899 miles
- Test number
- 446914991175
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel cap seal slight cracking
- NoteOil level on min
Pass59,899 miles (+8,912)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 59,899 miles
- Test number
- 987594491174
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel cap seal slight cracking
- NoteOil level on min
Pass50,987 miles (+8,122)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 50,987 miles
- Test number
- 402081510252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 42,865 miles
- Test number
- 471021419298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,865 miles (+7,229)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,865 miles
- Test number
- 990771119262
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass35,636 miles (+8,613)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 35,636 miles
- Test number
- 334343618252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,023 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 27,023 miles
- Test number
- 632433917271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,003 miles (+2,600)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 27,003 miles
- Test number
- 550249257182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,403 miles (+4,870)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 24,403 miles
- Test number
- 440600716385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 19,533 miles
- Test number
- 340012115388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 ECX
- Does LD03 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 ECX expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 ECX?
- The MOT on LD03 ECX expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 ECX done?
- LD03 ECX was recorded at 160,065 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2022, an average of 8,682 miles a year.
- Has LD03 ECX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 ECX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD03 ECX 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 ECX find?
- LD03 ECX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; hydraulic leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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