BMW logo

BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LM03 OVGMOT history

LM03 OVG is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LM03 OVG grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
172,905 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,095 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM03 OVG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OVG was last recorded at 172,905 miles on 20 May 2026, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2020: 152,193 miles, lower than 157,181 miles on 17 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,414 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
491 miles
Average per year
6,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,905 miles
  • 2025 – 163,345 miles
  • 2024 – 158,746 miles
  • 2023 – 154,459 miles
  • 2022 – 154,435 miles
  • 2021 – 153,337 miles
  • 2020 – 152,193 miles
  • 2019 – 157,181 miles
  • 2018 – 149,748 miles
  • 2016 – 147,039 miles
  • 2015 – 144,494 miles
  • 2014 – 141,520 miles
  • 2013 – 139,442 miles
  • 2012 – 135,517 miles
  • 2011 – 125,770 miles
  • 2010 – 118,261 miles
  • 2009 – 102,987 miles
  • 2008 – 85,872 miles
  • 2007 – 68,706 miles
  • 2006 – 51,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,905 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly mistyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,905 miles (+491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    172,905 miles
    Test number
    142339740681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly misty

  2. Fail172,414 miles (+9,069)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,414 miles
    Test number
    889004537749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly misty

  3. Pass163,345 miles (+4,599)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    163,345 miles
    Test number
    168466249169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play JUST ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both splitting - on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass158,746 miles (+114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,746 miles
    Test number
    863780232371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail158,632 miles (+4,173)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,632 miles
    Test number
    943178586320
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  6. Pass154,459 miles (+24)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,459 miles
    Test number
    953238178293
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,435 miles (+1,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,435 miles
    Test number
    611111245662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass153,337 miles (+1,144)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,337 miles
    Test number
    231708780529
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets minimum requirements

  9. Pass152,193 miles (-4,988)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,193 miles
    Test number
    589359673731
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass157,181 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    157,181 miles
    Test number
    152428394581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,911 miles (+1,163)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    150,911 miles
    Test number
    389689763663
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded and broken near gear box

  12. Pass149,748 miles (+69)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,748 miles
    Test number
    930833716918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail149,679 miles (+2,640)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,679 miles
    Test number
    540850474937
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass147,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,039 miles
    Test number
    498209942900
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail147,034 miles (+2,540)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,034 miles
    Test number
    513251947816
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass144,494 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,494 miles
    Test number
    863867555421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,520 miles
    Test number
    249387184219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail141,520 miles (+2,078)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,520 miles
    Test number
    947316884239
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • 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)

  19. Pass139,442 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    139,442 miles
    Test number
    348760893240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,517 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,517 miles
    Test number
    826768472253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass125,770 miles (+7,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,770 miles
    Test number
    327767451400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  22. Pass118,261 miles (+352)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,261 miles
    Test number
    882722880287
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail117,909 miles (+14,922)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    694583970193
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  24. Pass102,987 miles (+17,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,987 miles
    Test number
    884400099163
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass85,872 miles (+17,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,872 miles
    Test number
    250660188448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,706 miles (+17,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    530941087108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,446 miles
    Test number
    300017066160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,446 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,446 miles
    Test number
    153827866127
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LM03 OVG

Does LM03 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OVG is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OVG?
The MOT on LM03 OVG is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 OVG done?
LM03 OVG was recorded at 172,905 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,095 miles a year.
Has LM03 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OVG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 OVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 OVG find?
LM03 OVG passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/55/16; oil leak, but not excessive; both headlights slightly misty.

Related registrations

Browse all LM03O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.