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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD03 VPEMOT history

LD03 VPE is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 19 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LD03 VPE blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
185,624 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VPE
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
19 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VPE was last recorded at 185,624 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,831 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,793 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,624 miles
  • 2024 – 183,831 miles
  • 2023 – 181,501 miles
  • 2022 – 176,424 miles
  • 2021 – 172,049 miles
  • 2020 – 169,912 miles
  • 2019 – 168,845 miles
  • 2018 – 167,803 miles
  • 2017 – 165,286 miles
  • 2016 – 164,267 miles
  • 2015 – 162,656 miles
  • 2014 – 160,858 miles
  • 2013 – 159,302 miles
  • 2012 – 157,607 miles
  • 2009 – 157,399 miles
  • 2006 – 134,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,624 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,624 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    185,624 miles
    Test number
    213068252881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,831 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,831 miles
    Test number
    473144933347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,501 miles (+5,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,501 miles
    Test number
    497649285756
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on 2mm, nearside and offside.

  4. Pass176,424 miles (+4,375)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    176,424 miles
    Test number
    770080654928
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,049 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,049 miles
    Test number
    838426457641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,912 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,912 miles
    Test number
    765143111122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,845 miles (+1,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,845 miles
    Test number
    426376884297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass167,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    167,803 miles
    Test number
    860240193412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail167,803 miles (+2,517)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,803 miles
    Test number
    819919263206
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass165,286 miles (+1,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    165,286 miles
    Test number
    598247181368
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyre treads cracking

  11. Pass164,267 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,267 miles
    Test number
    225801680811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,656 miles (+1,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    162,656 miles
    Test number
    607124425180
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass160,858 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    160,858 miles
    Test number
    228400764272
    • DangerousFront tyres showing signs of perishing

  14. Fail160,858 miles (+1,556)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,858 miles
    Test number
    787480664213
    • DangerousFront tyres showing signs of perishing
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass159,302 miles (+1,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    159,302 miles
    Test number
    888316563253
    • NoteFront tyres showing signs of perishing

  16. Pass157,607 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    157,607 miles
    Test number
    687198262258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail157,604 miles (+205)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,604 miles
    Test number
    356984762484
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass157,399 miles (+22,751)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    157,399 miles
    Test number
    854576439320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass134,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    134,648 miles
    Test number
    714797686182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VPE

Does LD03 VPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 VPE is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VPE?
The MOT on LD03 VPE is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 VPE done?
LD03 VPE was recorded at 185,624 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has LD03 VPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VPE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LD03 VPE 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 VPE find?
LD03 VPE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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