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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 USPMOT history

LD03 USP is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 155,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
155,379 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 USP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 USP was last recorded at 155,379 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 10,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,536 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
10,843 miles
Average per year
7,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,379 miles
  • 2021 – 144,536 miles
  • 2020 – 137,866 miles
  • 2019 – 127,734 miles
  • 2018 – 118,407 miles
  • 2016 – 104,633 miles
  • 2015 – 95,459 miles
  • 2012 – 92,500 miles
  • 2011 – 83,402 miles
  • 2010 – 78,212 miles
  • 2009 – 69,763 miles
  • 2008 – 59,529 miles
  • 2007 – 47,541 miles
  • 2006 – 38,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,379 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view above swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,379 miles (+10,843)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,379 miles
    Test number
    897959476310
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view above swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,536 miles (+6,670)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,536 miles
    Test number
    932447849439
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills weakening (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass137,866 miles (+10,132)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,866 miles
    Test number
    819278189607
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have a worn inner and outer edge

  4. Pass127,734 miles (+9,327)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,734 miles
    Test number
    929609442500
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass118,407 miles (+13,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,407 miles
    Test number
    574710845517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake needs adjustment

  6. Pass104,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    892543191774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail104,633 miles (+9,174)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    129365024592
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass95,459 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,459 miles
    Test number
    587479264253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,500 miles (+9,098)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    627926692014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,402 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,402 miles
    Test number
    618559681009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,212 miles (+8,449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,212 miles
    Test number
    141078370496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass69,763 miles (+10,234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,763 miles
    Test number
    281559779078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,529 miles (+11,988)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    854120588089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteImbalance on parking brake

  14. Pass47,541 miles (+8,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,541 miles
    Test number
    891409877063
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass38,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    301089576010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LD03 USP

Does LD03 USP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 USP expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 USP?
The MOT on LD03 USP expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 USP done?
LD03 USP was recorded at 155,379 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 7,272 miles a year.
Has LD03 USP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 USP has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LD03 USP 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 USP find?
LD03 USP passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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