BMW 520
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LM03 OVRMOT history
LM03 OVR is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,345 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 129,345 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,613 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 OVR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 OVR was last recorded at 129,345 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,299 miles · 23 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
- Average per year
- 5,613 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,345 miles
- 2025 – 117,904 miles
- 2024 – 108,263 miles
- 2023 – 97,860 miles
- 2022 – 86,622 miles
- 2021 – 75,523 miles
- 2020 – 74,105 miles
- 2019 – 67,887 miles
- 2018 – 61,655 miles
- 2017 – 57,793 miles
- 2016 – 54,406 miles
- 2015 – 52,009 miles
- 2014 – 49,428 miles
- 2013 – 46,672 miles
- 2012 – 44,063 miles
- 2011 – 40,224 miles
- 2010 – 36,525 miles
- 2009 – 31,112 miles
- 2008 – 26,610 miles
- 2007 – 21,459 miles
- 2006 – 16,584 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,345 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,345 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 129,345 miles
- Test number
- 501507038151
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail129,299 miles (+11,395)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,299 miles
- Test number
- 669828537606
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass117,904 miles (+9,641)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 117,904 miles
- Test number
- 524333313070
- 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,263 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 108,263 miles
- Test number
- 969614926312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Fail108,254 miles (+10,394)1 major2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,254 miles
- Test number
- 634287928904
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass97,860 miles (+11,238)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 97,860 miles
- Test number
- 762430121949
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,622 miles (+11,099)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 86,622 miles
- Test number
- 583270095498
- AdvisoryNearside Front tie bar front bush slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tie bar front bush slight play
Pass75,523 miles (+1,418)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 75,523 miles
- Test number
- 668529576936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,105 miles (+6,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 74,105 miles
- Test number
- 163564328978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,887 miles (+6,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,887 miles
- Test number
- 683165594009
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,655 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 61,655 miles
- Test number
- 341100872761
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside worn (3.5.1i)
Pass57,793 miles (+3,387)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 57,793 miles
- Test number
- 820991853412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,406 miles (+2,397)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 54,406 miles
- Test number
- 470548368199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,009 miles (+2,581)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 52,009 miles
- Test number
- 215684775133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,428 miles (+2,756)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 49,428 miles
- Test number
- 806456074129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,672 miles (+2,609)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 46,672 miles
- Test number
- 777931773171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,063 miles (+3,839)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,063 miles
- Test number
- 619845962165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,224 miles (+3,699)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,224 miles
- Test number
- 529414361102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,525 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,525 miles
- Test number
- 410429070173
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass36,525 miles (+5,413)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 36,525 miles
- Test number
- 662409970126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,112 miles (+4,502)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 31,112 miles
- Test number
- 131417079160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,610 miles (+5,151)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 26,610 miles
- Test number
- 684897378107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,459 miles (+4,875)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 21,459 miles
- Test number
- 162707377183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 16,584 miles
- Test number
- 860803676141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 OVR
- Does LM03 OVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OVR is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 OVR?
- The MOT on LM03 OVR is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM03 OVR done?
- LM03 OVR was recorded at 129,345 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 5,613 miles a year.
- Has LM03 OVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 OVR has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM03 OVR 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 LM03 OVR find?
- LM03 OVR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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