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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LL03 FXTMOT history

LL03 FXT is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LL03 FXT silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,756 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 FXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 FXT was last recorded at 104,756 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 6,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,174 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,582 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,756 miles
  • 2025 – 98,174 miles
  • 2024 – 97,965 miles
  • 2023 – 97,931 miles
  • 2019 – 91,460 miles
  • 2018 – 90,299 miles
  • 2017 – 88,867 miles
  • 2016 – 86,199 miles
  • 2015 – 83,895 miles
  • 2014 – 80,786 miles
  • 2013 – 78,387 miles
  • 2012 – 75,449 miles
  • 2011 – 72,265 miles
  • 2010 – 68,924 miles
  • 2009 – 65,375 miles
  • 2008 – 61,602 miles
  • 2007 – 53,854 miles
  • 2006 – 39,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,756 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Body And Components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,756 miles (+6,582)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,756 miles
    Test number
    354882028000
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Body And Components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass98,174 miles (+209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    207365478174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel pipes, under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass97,965 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,965 miles
    Test number
    823027772321
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass97,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    172243494442
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Fail97,931 miles (+6,471)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    835265329670
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass91,460 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    624599219948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail91,460 miles (+1,161)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    672013890105
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass90,299 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    848310631255
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail90,297 miles1 dangerous4 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,297 miles
    Test number
    840517739732
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail90,297 miles (+1,430)1 dangerous6 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,297 miles
    Test number
    983581613044
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass88,867 miles (+2,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,867 miles
    Test number
    333677357880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers worn but not leaking

  12. Pass86,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    619617735540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail86,199 miles (+2,304)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    981721371768
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass83,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,895 miles
    Test number
    401286230929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,895 miles (+3,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,895 miles
    Test number
    971593463016
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail80,786 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,786 miles
    Test number
    446559504318
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass80,786 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,786 miles
    Test number
    506039704390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,387 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,387 miles
    Test number
    697354923309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,449 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,449 miles
    Test number
    847871112364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    165296801392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,265 miles (+3,341)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    389316901383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass68,924 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,924 miles
    Test number
    450952720419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,375 miles (+3,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,375 miles
    Test number
    474342729332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass61,602 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    203726518347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    434603137313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,804 miles (+14,749)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,804 miles
    Test number
    460303737348
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass39,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,055 miles
    Test number
    283980276452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 FXT

Does LL03 FXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 FXT is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 FXT?
The MOT on LL03 FXT is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 FXT done?
LL03 FXT was recorded at 104,756 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has LL03 FXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 FXT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LL03 FXT 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 LL03 FXT find?
LL03 FXT passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components..

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