BMW 5 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc
LM03 UNWMOT history
LM03 UNW is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,910 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 204,910 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 UNW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 UNW was last recorded at 204,910 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 204,900 miles · 18 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 9,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 204,910 miles
- 2021 – 195,789 miles
- 2020 – 187,553 miles
- 2019 – 180,328 miles
- 2018 – 167,905 miles
- 2017 – 148,614 miles
- 2016 – 136,661 miles
- 2015 – 132,977 miles
- 2014 – 129,364 miles
- 2013 – 109,131 miles
- 2012 – 102,358 miles
- 2011 – 95,263 miles
- 2010 – 92,351 miles
- 2009 – 84,670 miles
- 2008 – 77,455 miles
- 2007 – 61,920 miles
- 2006 – 43,913 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,910 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Brake warning light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Advise both brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Advise both front head lights faded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Advise rear brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexibles
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,910 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 204,910 miles
- Test number
- 432248193088
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail204,900 miles (+9,111)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,900 miles
- Test number
- 462198725392
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass195,789 miles (+8,236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 195,789 miles
- Test number
- 429961303427
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,553 miles (+7,225)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 187,553 miles
- Test number
- 205399226530
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake may need service or adjustment before next MOT
Pass180,328 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 180,328 miles
- Test number
- 155490217851
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency low
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorating
Fail180,328 miles (+12,423)3 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,328 miles
- Test number
- 697820170178
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency low
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorating
Pass167,905 miles (+19,291)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 167,905 miles
- Test number
- 757937318857
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses/pattern deteriorating
Pass148,614 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 148,614 miles
- Test number
- 959322150293
- AdvisoryAdvise both brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryAdvise both front head lights faded
- AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexibles (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Fail148,614 miles (+11,953)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,614 miles
- Test number
- 257108193138
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryAdvise both brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryAdvise both front head lights faded
- AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexibles (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Pass136,661 miles (+3,684)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 136,661 miles
- Test number
- 280736037468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,977 miles (+3,613)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 132,977 miles
- Test number
- 445735515250
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass129,364 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 129,364 miles
- Test number
- 627616314240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail129,348 miles (+20,217)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,348 miles
- Test number
- 239593014240
- FailureNearside Rear 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass109,131 miles (+6,773)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 109,131 miles
- Test number
- 428366643088
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass102,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 102,358 miles
- Test number
- 957963322189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,358 miles (+7,095)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,358 miles
- Test number
- 877652122176
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass95,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 95,263 miles
- Test number
- 167557691041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,263 miles (+2,912)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,263 miles
- Test number
- 455104091052
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass92,351 miles (+7,681)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 92,351 miles
- Test number
- 350494410190
- NoteAll 4 tyres starting to split on inner edge
Pass84,670 miles (+73)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 84,670 miles
- Test number
- 903677509178
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePropshaft component defective
Fail84,597 miles (+7,142)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,597 miles
- Test number
- 340984809180
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass77,455 miles (+15,535)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 77,455 miles
- Test number
- 262376908155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass61,920 miles (+18,007)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 61,920 miles
- Test number
- 234011347409
- NoteBoth rear tyres on 2mm tread
- NoteHorn is very poor in operation
Pass43,913 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 43,913 miles
- Test number
- 194723876164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 UNW
- Does LM03 UNW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 UNW expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 UNW?
- The MOT on LM03 UNW expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 UNW done?
- LM03 UNW was recorded at 204,910 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 9,952 miles a year.
- Has LM03 UNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 UNW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM03 UNW 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 UNW find?
- LM03 UNW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration.
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