BMW logo

BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM03 UNSMOT history

LM03 UNS is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2024.

LM03 UNS black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2025
Mileage
150,634 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,013 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM03 UNS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UNS was last recorded at 150,634 miles on 24 Feb 2024, 5,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,208 miles · 4 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,426 miles
Average per year
7,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,634 miles
  • 2022 – 145,208 miles
  • 2021 – 140,806 miles
  • 2020 – 135,013 miles
  • 2019 – 130,785 miles
  • 2018 – 126,075 miles
  • 2016 – 113,636 miles
  • 2015 – 101,779 miles
  • 2014 – 92,770 miles
  • 2012 – 80,790 miles
  • 2011 – 72,167 miles
  • 2010 – 65,911 miles
  • 2009 – 59,230 miles
  • 2008 – 53,197 miles
  • 2007 – 39,210 miles
  • 2006 – 27,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,634 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,634 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,634 miles
    Test number
    325237817484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,208 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,208 miles
    Test number
    493845643235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,806 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,806 miles
    Test number
    277425250460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,806 miles (+5,793)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,806 miles
    Test number
    721575907522
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,013 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,013 miles
    Test number
    231605424692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,785 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,785 miles
    Test number
    440392911535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,775 miles (+4,700)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,775 miles
    Test number
    790831367727
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass126,075 miles (+12,439)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,075 miles
    Test number
    421411626979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,636 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,636 miles
    Test number
    385453229083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,228 miles (+7,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,228 miles
    Test number
    612467024237
    • 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)

  11. Pass101,779 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    456085565006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,770 miles (+11,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    815006904078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass80,790 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,790 miles
    Test number
    956469712320
    • NoteExcessive diff oil leak

  14. Fail80,790 miles (+8,623)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,790 miles
    Test number
    296367302394
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExcessive diff oil leak

  15. Pass72,167 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,167 miles
    Test number
    216360001362
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail72,147 miles (+6,236)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    378737891436
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass65,911 miles (+6,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    364139240237
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass59,230 miles (+6,033)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,230 miles
    Test number
    320810749491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,197 miles (+13,987)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    860075348218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,210 miles (+11,976)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,210 miles
    Test number
    750746017205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,234 miles
    Test number
    330082106410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 UNS

Does LM03 UNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 UNS expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UNS?
The MOT on LM03 UNS expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 UNS done?
LM03 UNS was recorded at 150,634 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2024, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
Has LM03 UNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UNS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 UNS 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 UNS find?
LM03 UNS passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LM03U 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.