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BMW 530

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 UUFMOT history

LD03 UUF is a grey petrol BMW 530 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
90,231 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UUF was last recorded at 90,231 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,102 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
4,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,231 miles
  • 2022 – 90,102 miles
  • 2021 – 85,646 miles
  • 2020 – 85,294 miles
  • 2019 – 82,587 miles
  • 2018 – 81,119 miles
  • 2017 – 79,136 miles
  • 2016 – 76,548 miles
  • 2015 – 73,412 miles
  • 2014 – 62,238 miles
  • 2013 – 51,394 miles
  • 2012 – 41,753 miles
  • 2011 – 31,703 miles
  • 2010 – 28,459 miles
  • 2009 – 23,779 miles
  • 2008 – 19,640 miles
  • 2007 – 16,190 miles
  • 2006 – 11,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,231 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,231 miles (+129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,231 miles
    Test number
    979948072825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass90,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    416901889855
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  3. Fail90,102 miles (+4,456)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    772886311337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass85,646 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,646 miles
    Test number
    456925994933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,294 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    286464442110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,587 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,587 miles
    Test number
    551110313921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,489 miles (+1,370)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    382865749987
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,119 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    989252114018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,136 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    167727434342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,548 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,548 miles
    Test number
    946134390281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    197943865406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,412 miles (+194)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    729763465018
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass73,218 miles (+10,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,218 miles
    Test number
    649254145026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass62,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    278767724022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,238 miles (+10,844)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    289987724000
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass51,394 miles (+9,641)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    457491013002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,753 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,753 miles
    Test number
    295149502056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,703 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,703 miles
    Test number
    117761031050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,459 miles
    Test number
    794657660091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,459 miles (+4,680)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,459 miles
    Test number
    280057760010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass23,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,779 miles
    Test number
    104554389423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,779 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,779 miles
    Test number
    392114389082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    232114189054
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass19,640 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,640 miles
    Test number
    310561378066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,190 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,190 miles
    Test number
    264138077037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,671 miles
    Test number
    464856386066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UUF

Does LD03 UUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UUF expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UUF?
The MOT on LD03 UUF expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UUF done?
LD03 UUF was recorded at 90,231 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 4,370 miles a year.
Has LD03 UUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UUF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 UUF 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 UUF find?
LD03 UUF passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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