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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 VGYMOT history

LM03 VGY is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LM03 VGY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
57,164 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VGY
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
29 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VGY was last recorded at 57,164 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,380 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,784 miles
Average per year
2,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,164 miles
  • 2025 – 55,380 miles
  • 2024 – 52,949 miles
  • 2023 – 51,155 miles
  • 2022 – 49,145 miles
  • 2021 – 47,695 miles
  • 2020 – 45,594 miles
  • 2019 – 43,861 miles
  • 2018 – 42,503 miles
  • 2017 – 41,878 miles
  • 2016 – 41,215 miles
  • 2015 – 39,877 miles
  • 2014 – 38,607 miles
  • 2013 – 37,305 miles
  • 2012 – 35,911 miles
  • 2011 – 34,578 miles
  • 2010 – 31,714 miles
  • 2009 – 28,788 miles
  • 2008 – 25,038 miles
  • 2007 – 21,333 miles
  • 2006 – 16,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,164 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    57,164 miles
    Test number
    607853101306
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail57,164 miles (+1,784)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,164 miles
    Test number
    495710372385
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass55,380 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    655391026748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    885442011827
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail52,949 miles (+1,794)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    517301405091
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides [leak on system] (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass51,155 miles (+2,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    288920860676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is deteriorating on the sidewall

  7. Pass49,145 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,145 miles
    Test number
    933749200456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass47,695 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    799250480369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,594 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,594 miles
    Test number
    797668777879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,861 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    43,861 miles
    Test number
    982869763747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,503 miles (+625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    906993586470
    • AdvisoryFront both front discs excessively corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn castor arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass41,878 miles (+663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,878 miles
    Test number
    371433768170
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass41,215 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,215 miles
    Test number
    656810280525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,877 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    596856875133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront disc inner faces 1/4 rusty
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail39,876 miles (+1,269)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,876 miles
    Test number
    268356375449
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront disc inner faces 1/4 rusty
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass38,607 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    607831964110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,305 miles (+1,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,305 miles
    Test number
    366402463143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass35,911 miles (+1,333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,911 miles
    Test number
    929864072180
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner edges.

  19. Pass34,578 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    849803171131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,714 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,714 miles
    Test number
    293776760463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,788 miles
    Test number
    374524559107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail28,788 miles (+3,750)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,788 miles
    Test number
    632414559104
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass25,038 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,038 miles
    Test number
    700548958123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,333 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,333 miles
    Test number
    832805357124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,554 miles
    Test number
    951496856175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VGY

Does LM03 VGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VGY is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VGY?
The MOT on LM03 VGY is valid until 29 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 VGY done?
LM03 VGY was recorded at 57,164 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 2,027 miles a year.
Has LM03 VGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VGY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 VGY 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 VGY find?
LM03 VGY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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