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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LL03 RYBMOT history

LL03 RYB is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
117,973 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 RYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 RYB was last recorded at 117,973 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,552 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,421 miles
Average per year
4,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,973 miles
  • 2024 – 115,552 miles
  • 2022 – 111,305 miles
  • 2021 – 108,913 miles
  • 2020 – 106,583 miles
  • 2019 – 103,200 miles
  • 2017 – 97,290 miles
  • 2016 – 90,503 miles
  • 2015 – 86,190 miles
  • 2014 – 82,135 miles
  • 2013 – 77,156 miles
  • 2012 – 72,608 miles
  • 2011 – 66,744 miles
  • 2010 – 58,737 miles
  • 2009 – 52,537 miles
  • 2008 – 50,645 miles
  • 2007 – 40,762 miles
  • 2006 – 26,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,973 miles (+2,421)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,973 miles
    Test number
    891472618248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass115,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    271923938950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,552 miles (+4,247)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    901988425358
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,305 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,305 miles
    Test number
    863096814502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,913 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,913 miles
    Test number
    565346737695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,583 miles (+3,383)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,583 miles
    Test number
    418170331882
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jet washer slightly blocked
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn from inner edge slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine area oily slightly

  7. Pass103,200 miles (+5,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,200 miles
    Test number
    775038243076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner side (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,290 miles (+1,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,290 miles
    Test number
    346165303900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass95,816 miles (+5,313)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    239772047256
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just meet the legal limit

  10. Pass90,503 miles (+4,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    270976238233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass86,190 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,190 miles
    Test number
    139057655135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,135 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    287579164119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,885 miles (+4,729)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    268133764466
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 2.mm
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NotePad light on

  14. Pass77,156 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    717445673107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,608 miles (+108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,608 miles
    Test number
    386488272118
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a nail in tread

  16. Fail72,500 miles (+5,756)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    948711072164
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a nail in tread

  17. Pass66,744 miles (+8,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,744 miles
    Test number
    386619251157
    • NotePower steering rack slightly damp

  18. Pass58,737 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    863029360124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,537 miles
    Test number
    251764979130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,537 miles (+1,892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,537 miles
    Test number
    594904079171
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass50,645 miles (+9,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,645 miles
    Test number
    644093968175
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass40,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    474205487179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,762 miles (+14,524)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    442535487152
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass26,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    383351786185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,238 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    173760686123
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL03 RYB

Does LL03 RYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 RYB expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 RYB?
The MOT on LL03 RYB expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 RYB done?
LL03 RYB was recorded at 117,973 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 4,793 miles a year.
Has LL03 RYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 RYB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 RYB 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 RYB find?
LL03 RYB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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