BMW 520
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LR03 EFDMOT history
LR03 EFD is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 114,471 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,019 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 EFD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 EFD was last recorded at 114,471 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,850 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 621 miles
- Average per year
- 4,019 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,471 miles
- 2025 – 113,850 miles
- 2024 – 112,823 miles
- 2023 – 111,450 miles
- 2022 – 110,287 miles
- 2021 – 109,416 miles
- 2020 – 109,033 miles
- 2019 – 106,146 miles
- 2018 – 100,323 miles
- 2017 – 94,749 miles
- 2016 – 87,918 miles
- 2015 – 80,200 miles
- 2014 – 73,470 miles
- 2013 – 64,756 miles
- 2012 – 59,152 miles
- 2011 – 56,681 miles
- 2010 – 53,438 miles
- 2009 – 49,496 miles
- 2008 – 45,015 miles
- 2007 – 40,808 miles
- 2006 – 34,427 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,471 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Engine management lamp showing on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,471 miles (+621)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 114,471 miles
- Test number
- 317783987270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,850 miles (+1,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 113,850 miles
- Test number
- 112487589184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,823 miles (+1,373)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 112,823 miles
- Test number
- 404436646478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,450 miles (+1,163)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 111,450 miles
- Test number
- 973227947424
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,287 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 110,287 miles
- Test number
- 879337701052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail110,287 miles (+871)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,287 miles
- Test number
- 917407014245
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,416 miles (+383)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 109,416 miles
- Test number
- 212939022743
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass109,033 miles (+2,887)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 109,033 miles
- Test number
- 786646367203
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,146 miles
- Test number
- 820403611414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,146 miles (+5,823)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,146 miles
- Test number
- 832307955549
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass100,323 miles (+5,574)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 100,323 miles
- Test number
- 872321201417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,749 miles (+6,831)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 94,749 miles
- Test number
- 805825794824
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
- AdvisoryRear differential oil leaks
Pass87,918 miles (+44)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 87,918 miles
- Test number
- 137452009687
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp showing on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Fail87,874 miles (+7,674)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,874 miles
- Test number
- 141402338594
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp showing on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,200 miles (+6,730)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 80,200 miles
- Test number
- 567494958986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,470 miles (+8,714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,470 miles
- Test number
- 956914604314
- 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)
Pass64,756 miles (+5,604)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 64,756 miles
- Test number
- 637496703357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,152 miles (+2,471)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 59,152 miles
- Test number
- 355179792239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,681 miles (+3,243)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 56,681 miles
- Test number
- 506218991243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,438 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 53,438 miles
- Test number
- 103882400372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,422 miles (+3,926)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,422 miles
- Test number
- 261130500347
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass49,496 miles (+4,481)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 49,496 miles
- Test number
- 613962409383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,015 miles (+4,207)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 45,015 miles
- Test number
- 173315098270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,808 miles (+6,381)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 40,808 miles
- Test number
- 593479697245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,427 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 34,427 miles
- Test number
- 271578406318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,408 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,408 miles
- Test number
- 464247706435
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR03 EFD
- Does LR03 EFD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EFD is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 EFD?
- The MOT on LR03 EFD is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 EFD done?
- LR03 EFD was recorded at 114,471 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
- Has LR03 EFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 EFD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR03 EFD 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 LR03 EFD find?
- LR03 EFD passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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