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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD03 SWNMOT history

LD03 SWN is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
83,985 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 SWN
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
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 SWN was last recorded at 83,985 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,168 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
817 miles
Average per year
3,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,985 miles
  • 2024 – 83,168 miles
  • 2023 – 81,559 miles
  • 2022 – 80,320 miles
  • 2021 – 78,697 miles
  • 2020 – 77,549 miles
  • 2019 – 74,879 miles
  • 2018 – 72,094 miles
  • 2017 – 68,870 miles
  • 2016 – 65,127 miles
  • 2015 – 61,303 miles
  • 2014 – 58,113 miles
  • 2013 – 54,544 miles
  • 2012 – 51,138 miles
  • 2011 – 48,002 miles
  • 2010 – 43,590 miles
  • 2009 – 39,860 miles
  • 2008 – 34,708 miles
  • 2007 – 28,392 miles
  • 2006 – 21,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,985 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,985 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    602519364723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,168 miles (+1,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,168 miles
    Test number
    982167776522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,559 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    973009001629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,543 miles (+1,223)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,543 miles
    Test number
    542108452362
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high Internal headlight lens loose (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,320 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    913747735457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    474769993161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,697 miles (+1,148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    119735302067
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass77,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    590657664033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,549 miles (+2,670)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    877677976888
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass74,879 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,879 miles
    Test number
    220290376207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,094 miles
    Test number
    289948413642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail72,094 miles (+3,224)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,094 miles
    Test number
    780199786708
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass68,870 miles (+3,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    584687173849
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass65,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,127 miles
    Test number
    936389848112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail65,127 miles (+3,824)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,127 miles
    Test number
    622113579248
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose come off (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass61,303 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    326380625069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,113 miles (+3,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,113 miles
    Test number
    556492624050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

  18. Pass54,544 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    459068703097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    166440822458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,138 miles (+3,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    326490322023
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass48,002 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    727979911028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,590 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    142581620067
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass43,590 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    254411520048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,860 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    734112829021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,708 miles (+6,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,708 miles
    Test number
    211675768030
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass28,392 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,392 miles
    Test number
    354610667028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,905 miles
    Test number
    493391566093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 SWN

Does LD03 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 SWN expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 SWN?
The MOT on LD03 SWN expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 SWN done?
LD03 SWN was recorded at 83,985 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 3,208 miles a year.
Has LD03 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 SWN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 SWN 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 SWN find?
LD03 SWN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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