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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD03 KRGMOT history

LD03 KRG is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
138,636 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 KRG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 KRG was last recorded at 138,636 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,198 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
3,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,636 miles
  • 2024 – 138,198 miles
  • 2023 – 135,623 miles
  • 2022 – 134,748 miles
  • 2021 – 133,298 miles
  • 2020 – 132,100 miles
  • 2019 – 129,780 miles
  • 2018 – 125,053 miles
  • 2017 – 118,400 miles
  • 2016 – 114,060 miles
  • 2015 – 111,342 miles
  • 2014 – 108,318 miles
  • 2013 – 105,313 miles
  • 2012 – 99,376 miles
  • 2011 – 94,059 miles
  • 2010 – 88,704 miles
  • 2009 – 82,633 miles
  • 2008 – 76,951 miles
  • 2007 – 70,528 miles
  • 2006 – 64,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,636 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,636 miles (+438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,636 miles
    Test number
    686787861807
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,198 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,198 miles
    Test number
    121952834188
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,095 miles (+2,472)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,095 miles
    Test number
    634097166868
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass135,623 miles (+875)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,623 miles
    Test number
    893345138976
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass134,748 miles (+1,450)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,748 miles
    Test number
    917741968943
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass133,298 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,298 miles
    Test number
    179586160551
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail133,293 miles (+1,193)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,293 miles
    Test number
    989819447173
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,100 miles
    Test number
    813159504750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Fail132,100 miles (+2,320)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,100 miles
    Test number
    641276854526
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • 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))

  10. Pass129,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    904692627214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,780 miles (+4,727)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    482988391565
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass125,053 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    870259461187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,400 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,400 miles
    Test number
    413253691615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    363344430592
    • Advisory*** Both rear tyres worn close to limits 225/55R16 Pirelli (2mm centre tread) ***
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail114,060 miles (+2,718)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    696373603465
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Advisory*** Both rear tyres worn close to limits 225/55R16 Pirelli (2mm centre tread) ***
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass111,342 miles (+3,024)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,342 miles
    Test number
    395777795027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass108,318 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,318 miles
    Test number
    689289904135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass105,313 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,313 miles
    Test number
    189008113166
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail105,313 miles (+5,937)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,313 miles
    Test number
    418008113181
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass99,376 miles (+5,317)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,376 miles
    Test number
    916676112100
    • NoteFront tyres split slightly on outer wall
    • NoteRear indecators faded slightly

  21. Pass94,059 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    129499201124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,704 miles (+6,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,704 miles
    Test number
    603047910149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

  23. Pass82,633 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,633 miles
    Test number
    310335219115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass76,951 miles (+6,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,951 miles
    Test number
    800717318117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass70,528 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    180538817193
    • NotePower steering rack sweating

  26. Fail70,528 miles (+5,602)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    662528517158
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePower steering rack sweating

  27. Pass64,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,926 miles
    Test number
    452027816155
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LD03 KRG

Does LD03 KRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 KRG expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 KRG?
The MOT on LD03 KRG expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 KRG done?
LD03 KRG was recorded at 138,636 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
Has LD03 KRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 KRG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 KRG 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 KRG find?
LD03 KRG passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive from engine.

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