BMW 525
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LE03 SYAMOT history
LE03 SYA is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 2 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,381 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 114,381 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,900 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 SYA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 2 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 SYA was last recorded at 114,381 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 6,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,155 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,226 miles
- Average per year
- 4,900 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,381 miles
- 2025 – 108,155 miles
- 2024 – 107,834 miles
- 2022 – 107,602 miles
- 2021 – 104,771 miles
- 2020 – 103,600 miles
- 2019 – 102,925 miles
- 2018 – 98,382 miles
- 2017 – 93,106 miles
- 2016 – 87,284 miles
- 2015 – 76,552 miles
- 2014 – 68,561 miles
- 2013 – 58,504 miles
- 2012 – 52,592 miles
- 2011 – 48,197 miles
- 2010 – 39,617 miles
- 2008 – 31,221 miles
- 2007 – 26,197 miles
- 2006 – 17,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,381 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 114,381 miles
- Test number
- 672832339966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,381 miles (+6,226)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,381 miles
- Test number
- 104968974358
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass108,155 miles (+321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 108,155 miles
- Test number
- 365905431431
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lense broken/cracked but does not effect light source
Pass107,834 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 107,834 miles
- Test number
- 881112923708
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned o/s and n/s tracking (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower foglight lense broken
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,834 miles (+232)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,834 miles
- Test number
- 346164633763
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned o/s and n/s tracking (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower foglight lense broken
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,602 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 107,602 miles
- Test number
- 697718859194
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,771 miles (+230)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 104,771 miles
- Test number
- 238922145958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,541 miles (+941)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,541 miles
- Test number
- 133014361709
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,600 miles (+675)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 103,600 miles
- Test number
- 207690603805
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Pass102,925 miles (+4,543)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 102,925 miles
- Test number
- 704641674643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,382 miles (+5,276)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 98,382 miles
- Test number
- 965156872942
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,106 miles (+5,822)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 93,106 miles
- Test number
- 133613251991
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both side lower (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,284 miles (+155)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 87,284 miles
- Test number
- 510389413660
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail87,129 miles (+10,577)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,129 miles
- Test number
- 353439464177
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass76,552 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 76,552 miles
- Test number
- 798010986127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,550 miles (+7,989)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,550 miles
- Test number
- 224130366452
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Pass68,561 miles (+10,057)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,561 miles
- Test number
- 417848384278
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass58,504 miles (+5,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 58,504 miles
- Test number
- 336663293430
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass52,592 miles (+4,395)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,592 miles
- Test number
- 265562672227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,197 miles (+8,580)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 48,197 miles
- Test number
- 637799271216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,617 miles (+714)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 39,617 miles
- Test number
- 591261100333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,903 miles (+7,682)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 38,903 miles
- Test number
- 821590900228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,221 miles (+5,024)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 31,221 miles
- Test number
- 230246198405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,197 miles (+8,644)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 26,197 miles
- Test number
- 714131677155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 17,553 miles
- Test number
- 343324676116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE03 SYA
- Does LE03 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 SYA is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 SYA?
- The MOT on LE03 SYA is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE03 SYA done?
- LE03 SYA was recorded at 114,381 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,900 miles a year.
- Has LE03 SYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 SYA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE03 SYA 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 LE03 SYA find?
- LE03 SYA passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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