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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD03 LZGMOT history

LD03 LZG is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 34,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
34,016 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LZG
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
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LZG was last recorded at 34,016 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,012 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,016 miles
  • 2025 – 34,012 miles
  • 2024 – 34,008 miles
  • 2023 – 33,999 miles
  • 2021 – 33,993 miles
  • 2020 – 32,112 miles
  • 2019 – 29,903 miles
  • 2018 – 28,265 miles
  • 2017 – 26,710 miles
  • 2016 – 24,516 miles
  • 2015 – 22,609 miles
  • 2014 – 20,628 miles
  • 2013 – 18,562 miles
  • 2012 – 14,935 miles
  • 2011 – 13,397 miles
  • 2010 – 11,660 miles
  • 2009 – 9,466 miles
  • 2008 – 7,589 miles
  • 2007 – 5,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,016 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,016 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    904228273227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,012 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    226129426332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,008 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    740218796303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,999 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    595127397048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,993 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    715928271033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    221564865467
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail32,112 miles (+2,209)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    993934112924
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass29,903 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,903 miles
    Test number
    338348809972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail29,899 miles (+1,634)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,899 miles
    Test number
    838835978106
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass28,265 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,265 miles
    Test number
    949330864608
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail28,263 miles (+1,553)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,263 miles
    Test number
    367426841258
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass26,710 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,710 miles
    Test number
    713922757823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

  13. Fail26,699 miles (+2,183)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,699 miles
    Test number
    335233401936
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

  14. Pass24,516 miles (+1,907)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,516 miles
    Test number
    567151812833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass22,609 miles (+1,981)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,609 miles
    Test number
    655802135182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking (225/55 R16 95W Continental)

  16. Pass20,628 miles (+2,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,628 miles
    Test number
    235013434458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass18,562 miles (+3,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,562 miles
    Test number
    696030923190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass14,935 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,935 miles
    Test number
    335082422175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,397 miles
    Test number
    288503841126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,397 miles (+1,737)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,397 miles
    Test number
    957003441106
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteDeep cut on nearside rear tyre tread

  21. Pass11,660 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,660 miles
    Test number
    252072530150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,466 miles (+1,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,466 miles
    Test number
    254102949462
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass7,589 miles (+2,061)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,589 miles
    Test number
    683162348133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass5,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,528 miles
    Test number
    144424837171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail5,528 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,528 miles
    Test number
    621644737183
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LD03 LZG

Does LD03 LZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 LZG is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LZG?
The MOT on LD03 LZG is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 LZG done?
LD03 LZG was recorded at 34,016 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 1,518 miles a year.
Has LD03 LZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LZG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LD03 LZG 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 LZG find?
LD03 LZG passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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