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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 XKTMOT history

LM03 XKT is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 29 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 42,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LM03 XKT black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
42,959 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 XKT was last recorded at 42,959 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,597 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
362 miles
Average per year
1,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,959 miles
  • 2025 – 42,597 miles
  • 2024 – 41,880 miles
  • 2023 – 40,870 miles
  • 2022 – 39,257 miles
  • 2021 – 38,944 miles
  • 2020 – 37,874 miles
  • 2019 – 37,570 miles
  • 2014 – 37,497 miles
  • 2013 – 36,828 miles
  • 2012 – 35,985 miles
  • 2011 – 30,363 miles
  • 2010 – 17,787 miles
  • 2009 – 13,329 miles
  • 2008 – 11,650 miles
  • 2007 – 10,968 miles
  • 2006 – 10,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,959 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,959 miles (+362)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    42,959 miles
    Test number
    777994493265
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass42,597 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,597 miles
    Test number
    425746634953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,880 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    257212530171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,870 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    40,870 miles
    Test number
    451833088846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,257 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    39,257 miles
    Test number
    534751475250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,944 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,944 miles
    Test number
    300802958122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,874 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,874 miles
    Test number
    257459827409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,570 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,570 miles
    Test number
    817041891586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,497 miles (+669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,497 miles
    Test number
    496393894258
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  10. Pass36,828 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    256180483292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail36,827 miles (+842)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,827 miles
    Test number
    959620783263
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass35,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,985 miles
    Test number
    366720392453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,985 miles (+5,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,985 miles
    Test number
    595029282280
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass30,363 miles (+12,576)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,363 miles
    Test number
    985103681216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,787 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,787 miles
    Test number
    242254780266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,329 miles (+1,679)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,329 miles
    Test number
    331029779461
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll 4 tyres detereated on the tread
  17. Pass11,650 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,650 miles
    Test number
    970006368272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,649 miles (+681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,649 miles
    Test number
    171724468222
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass10,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,968 miles
    Test number
    980907447253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,968 miles (+705)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,968 miles
    Test number
    371496047469
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront tyres cracking in tread
  21. Pass10,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,263 miles
    Test number
    143108746208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,263 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,263 miles
    Test number
    703705746236
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about LM03 XKT

Does LM03 XKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 XKT is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XKT?
The MOT on LM03 XKT is valid until 24 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 XKT done?
LM03 XKT was recorded at 42,959 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,667 miles a year.
Has LM03 XKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XKT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on LM03 XKT 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 XKT find?
LM03 XKT passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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