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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LR03 HGLMOT history

LR03 HGL is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 217,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LR03 HGL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
217,649 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HGL was last recorded at 217,649 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,574 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
8,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,649 miles
  • 2025 – 210,426 miles
  • 2024 – 203,591 miles
  • 2023 – 200,055 miles
  • 2022 – 194,179 miles
  • 2021 – 188,805 miles
  • 2020 – 184,790 miles
  • 2019 – 176,579 miles
  • 2018 – 170,880 miles
  • 2017 – 166,772 miles
  • 2016 – 159,319 miles
  • 2015 – 153,974 miles
  • 2014 – 148,853 miles
  • 2013 – 145,848 miles
  • 2012 – 140,880 miles
  • 2011 – 134,312 miles
  • 2010 – 128,294 miles
  • 2009 – 123,418 miles
  • 2008 – 106,228 miles
  • 2007 – 66,132 miles
  • 2006 – 44,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,649 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass217,649 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    217,649 miles
    Test number
    854758285622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail217,574 miles (+7,148)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,574 miles
    Test number
    315295212846
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass210,426 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    210,426 miles
    Test number
    491049705597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass203,591 miles (+3)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    203,591 miles
    Test number
    292291366130
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail203,588 miles (+3,533)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,588 miles
    Test number
    866743775003
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass200,055 miles (+5,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    200,055 miles
    Test number
    941530406383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass194,179 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    194,179 miles
    Test number
    722692828044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass188,805 miles (+4,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    188,805 miles
    Test number
    420627247404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass184,790 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    184,790 miles
    Test number
    407141986963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    176,579 miles
    Test number
    376100263350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  11. Fail176,579 miles (+5,699)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,579 miles
    Test number
    419054431784
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  12. Pass170,880 miles (+4,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,880 miles
    Test number
    197300998185
    • 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))
  13. Pass166,772 miles (+7,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    166,772 miles
    Test number
    872281335104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass159,319 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    159,319 miles
    Test number
    360800539044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,974 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    153,974 miles
    Test number
    299807165100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail153,958 miles (+5,105)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,958 miles
    Test number
    557446065161
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass148,853 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    148,853 miles
    Test number
    665242764130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
  18. Fail148,853 miles (+3,005)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,853 miles
    Test number
    569460064110
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
  19. Pass145,848 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    145,848 miles
    Test number
    396814153183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass140,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    140,880 miles
    Test number
    299503752402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail140,880 miles (+6,568)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,880 miles
    Test number
    425653452169
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass134,312 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    134,312 miles
    Test number
    559801651198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,294 miles (+4,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    128,294 miles
    Test number
    742819250165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass123,418 miles (+17,190)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    123,418 miles
    Test number
    554050789111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,228 miles (+40,096)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    106,228 miles
    Test number
    590431038311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,132 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,132 miles
    Test number
    293071717267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,685 miles (+20,315)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    404306547126
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteBoth front wheel arch stone gard`s have fixing`s missing
    • NoteUnable to fully test both rear wheel bearing`s due to stiffness in drive system
    • NoteUnable to fully test inner and outer cill`s on both side`s due to trim`s fitted
    • NoteUnable to fully test steering , fuel and brake system`s as cover`s fitted both top and bottom of engine bay
  28. Pass44,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    801391856155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,370 miles (+2,472)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    681950856183
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  30. Pass41,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    133135396004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HGL

Does LR03 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HGL is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HGL?
The MOT on LR03 HGL is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HGL done?
LR03 HGL was recorded at 217,649 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 8,709 miles a year.
Has LR03 HGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HGL has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 HGL 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 HGL find?
LR03 HGL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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