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BMW 5 Series

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR03 HGFMOT history

LR03 HGF is a green petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 161,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

LR03 HGF green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
161,779 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HGF was last recorded at 161,779 miles on 15 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,778 miles · 6 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,779 miles
  • 2023 – 150,882 miles
  • 2022 – 145,333 miles
  • 2021 – 143,356 miles
  • 2020 – 142,713 miles
  • 2019 – 138,036 miles
  • 2018 – 129,510 miles
  • 2017 – 121,658 miles
  • 2016 – 115,003 miles
  • 2015 – 110,052 miles
  • 2014 – 103,057 miles
  • 2013 – 92,614 miles
  • 2012 – 84,112 miles
  • 2011 – 68,146 miles
  • 2010 – 58,399 miles
  • 2009 – 46,711 miles
  • 2008 – 32,979 miles
  • 2007 – 25,658 miles
  • 2006 – 18,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,779 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,779 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,779 miles
    Test number
    248642558280
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,778 miles (+10,896)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,778 miles
    Test number
    694227608554
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass150,882 miles (+5,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,882 miles
    Test number
    503980347025
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,333 miles (+1,977)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,333 miles
    Test number
    164872651945
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,356 miles
    Test number
    595971885687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,356 miles (+643)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,356 miles
    Test number
    534939167131
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,713 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    142,713 miles
    Test number
    306643896007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Fail142,713 miles (+4,677)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,713 miles
    Test number
    106178839379
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass138,036 miles (+8,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,036 miles
    Test number
    965051875406
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr drop link is worn

  10. Pass129,510 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,510 miles
    Test number
    159833442775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on inside edge

  11. Fail129,510 miles (+7,852)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,510 miles
    Test number
    312318754534
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on inside edge

  12. Pass121,658 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,658 miles
    Test number
    138896645598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,657 miles (+6,654)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,657 miles
    Test number
    207224012295
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on inside edge

  14. Pass115,003 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    330809953495
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Fail115,000 miles (+4,948)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,000 miles
    Test number
    636481105048
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear brake pipes along floor and into rear flexi-hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass110,052 miles (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,052 miles
    Test number
    486309015145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,057 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,057 miles
    Test number
    786335404145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlightsand front fog lights flicker on when all lights are switched off, HID kits fitted to headlights and led bulbs fitted to fog lights

  18. Fail103,057 miles (+10,443)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,057 miles
    Test number
    355965904114
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlightsand front fog lights flicker on when all lights are switched off, HID kits fitted to headlights and led bulbs fitted to fog lights

  19. Pass92,614 miles (+8,502)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,614 miles
    Test number
    829455113154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,112 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    255466732475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    667379632098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,262 miles (+13,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    415079532028
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass68,146 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    295458321021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,399 miles
    Test number
    814719330075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,399 miles (+11,688)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,399 miles
    Test number
    482379430015
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass46,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,711 miles
    Test number
    900654639017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,711 miles (+13,732)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,711 miles
    Test number
    303684239093
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass32,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,979 miles
    Test number
    792632648074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,979 miles (+7,321)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,979 miles
    Test number
    411569938033
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass25,658 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    291295967048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass18,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,457 miles
    Test number
    563174976024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HGF

Does LR03 HGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 HGF expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HGF?
The MOT on LR03 HGF expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 HGF done?
LR03 HGF was recorded at 161,779 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 7,889 miles a year.
Has LR03 HGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HGF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 HGF 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 HGF find?
LR03 HGF passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front clamp; oil leak, but not excessive at engine area..

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