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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 VFDMOT history

LM03 VFD is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LM03 VFD blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,373 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2020
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VFD was last recorded at 122,373 miles on 11 Mar 2020, 1,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,314 miles · 14 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
1,059 miles
Average per year
4,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 122,373 miles
  • 2019 – 121,314 miles
  • 2018 – 119,269 miles
  • 2017 – 118,360 miles
  • 2016 – 118,060 miles
  • 2015 – 114,253 miles
  • 2014 – 112,366 miles
  • 2013 – 111,579 miles
  • 2012 – 110,205 miles
  • 2011 – 107,392 miles
  • 2010 – 102,711 miles
  • 2009 – 96,402 miles
  • 2008 – 82,067 miles
  • 2007 – 77,611 miles
  • 2006 – 57,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy lens (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy lens (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Park brake only just passed 16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    119599592998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    279617444981
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp foggy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp foggy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    969856858275
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    693667167380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    375754388743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    990577327001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    275867190795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,373 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,373 miles
    Test number
    174645084977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,314 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,314 miles
    Test number
    146676325796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,269 miles
    Test number
    496382034937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,269 miles (+909)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,269 miles
    Test number
    783727200381
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low effort

  12. Pass118,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    351158205550
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just passed 16%

  13. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    842906430709
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just passed 16%

  14. Pass118,060 miles (+3,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,060 miles
    Test number
    498203694353
    • AdvisoryAll Tyres have cracking in sidewalls

  15. Pass114,253 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,253 miles
    Test number
    296841475084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,366 miles
    Test number
    526087274094
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail112,366 miles (+787)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,366 miles
    Test number
    595617274079
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass111,579 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,579 miles
    Test number
    139790473058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,205 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,205 miles
    Test number
    358639972000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    278160481014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,392 miles (+4,681)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    545540981081
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass102,711 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    252129060001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,402 miles (+14,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    360761849033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,067 miles (+4,456)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,067 miles
    Test number
    771053648085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  25. Pass77,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    874590877120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,611 miles (+19,954)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    291350377191
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLow tone horn not working
    • NoteOil leak from n/s diff side seal

  27. Pass57,657 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,657 miles
    Test number
    243323476198
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch extension missing.

Questions about LM03 VFD

Does LM03 VFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VFD is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VFD?
The MOT on LM03 VFD is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 VFD done?
LM03 VFD was recorded at 122,373 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2020, an average of 4,717 miles a year.
Has LM03 VFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VFD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 VFD 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 VFD find?
LM03 VFD passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy lens; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy lens, and 2 more.

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