BMW 5 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LE03 VHWMOT history
LE03 VHW is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 140,526 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,468 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 VHW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 VHW was last recorded at 140,526 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,222 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 304 miles
- Average per year
- 5,468 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,526 miles
- 2025 – 140,222 miles
- 2024 – 138,926 miles
- 2023 – 138,304 miles
- 2022 – 133,375 miles
- 2021 – 131,627 miles
- 2019 – 128,069 miles
- 2018 – 123,332 miles
- 2017 – 116,094 miles
- 2016 – 110,449 miles
- 2015 – 104,088 miles
- 2014 – 95,858 miles
- 2013 – 86,659 miles
- 2012 – 79,219 miles
- 2011 – 67,822 miles
- 2010 – 57,495 miles
- 2009 – 47,181 miles
- 2007 – 36,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,526 miles
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
Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s
Minor3 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,526 miles (+304)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 140,526 miles
- Test number
- 140288769995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,222 miles (+1,296)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 140,222 miles
- Test number
- 645126131164
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,926 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 138,926 miles
- Test number
- 828361539599
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,922 miles (+4)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,922 miles
- Test number
- 213620233639
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,918 miles (+614)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,918 miles
- Test number
- 719415917253
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass138,304 miles (+4,929)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 138,304 miles
- Test number
- 322587316193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/front bumper slightly loose
Pass133,375 miles (+1,748)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 133,375 miles
- Test number
- 491896984262
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,627 miles (+3,558)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 131,627 miles
- Test number
- 579086290589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,069 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 128,069 miles
- Test number
- 788254159180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail128,058 miles (+4,726)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,058 miles
- Test number
- 466090090770
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,332 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 123,332 miles
- Test number
- 907456221923
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,328 miles (+1,876)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,328 miles
- Test number
- 679361800222
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSeat belt missing centre lock (7.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre worn inner edge
Pass121,452 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 121,452 miles
- Test number
- 932388037104
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Fail121,452 miles (+5,358)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,452 miles
- Test number
- 568703677159
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,094 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 116,094 miles
- Test number
- 688224739070
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail116,094 miles (+5,645)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,094 miles
- Test number
- 391066567764
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass110,449 miles (+6,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 110,449 miles
- Test number
- 234976742635
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,088 miles (+8,230)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 104,088 miles
- Test number
- 885774665020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,858 miles (+9,199)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 95,858 miles
- Test number
- 738142704178
- 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)
Pass86,659 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 86,659 miles
- Test number
- 507236013133
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail86,656 miles (+7,437)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,656 miles
- Test number
- 857425713167
- FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass79,219 miles (+11,397)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 79,219 miles
- Test number
- 358786722110
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN\s\f tyre damaged & wearing on edge
- NoteO\s\f tyre wearing on edge
Pass67,822 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 67,822 miles
- Test number
- 235311231450
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFuel cap seal cracking
- NoteO/s handbrake operation noisy
Fail67,808 miles (+10,313)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,808 miles
- Test number
- 967130231176
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFuel cap seal cracking
- NoteO/s handbrake operation noisy
Pass57,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 57,495 miles
- Test number
- 393830800170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,490 miles (+10,309)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,490 miles
- Test number
- 992650000135
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass47,181 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 47,181 miles
- Test number
- 174449879489
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres starting to crack around inner wall of tyre need replacing
Fail47,181 miles (+10,709)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,181 miles
- Test number
- 424599579075
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres starting to crack around inner wall of tyre need replacing
Pass36,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 36,472 miles
- Test number
- 154015997483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE03 VHW
- Does LE03 VHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VHW is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 VHW?
- The MOT on LE03 VHW is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE03 VHW done?
- LE03 VHW was recorded at 140,526 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
- Has LE03 VHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 VHW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LE03 VHW 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 VHW find?
- LE03 VHW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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