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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,430 cc

LS03 FLDMOT history

LS03 FLD is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 14 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

LS03 FLD silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
141,286 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FLD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FLD was last recorded at 141,286 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2024: 141,231 miles, lower than 141,844 miles on 19 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,231 miles · 14 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
4,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,286 miles
  • 2021 – 141,844 miles
  • 2017 – 131,400 miles
  • 2015 – 117,954 miles
  • 2014 – 110,967 miles
  • 2013 – 104,835 miles
  • 2011 – 99,974 miles
  • 2010 – 92,884 miles
  • 2009 – 76,294 miles
  • 2008 – 63,109 miles
  • 2006 – 54,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,286 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,286 miles
    Test number
    881095283228
    • 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))

  2. Fail141,231 miles3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,231 miles
    Test number
    447602563852
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    533302494980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,844 miles
    Test number
    888601845367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    774969446884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    343737916751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,400 miles
    Test number
    268143383512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail131,393 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,393 miles
    Test number
    198646994149
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. PassMileage not read12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    801075287141
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. FailMileage not read1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    825383662360
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass117,954 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,954 miles
    Test number
    458186505040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,967 miles (+6,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,967 miles
    Test number
    658009504045
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass104,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,835 miles
    Test number
    557208913066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,835 miles (+4,861)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,835 miles
    Test number
    179034613040
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass99,974 miles (+7,090)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,974 miles
    Test number
    616711541358
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded

  16. Pass92,884 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    522052020349
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAdvise undercover at nearside insecure damaged
    • NoteFront and rear discs pitted and worn

  17. Fail92,873 miles (+16,579)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,873 miles
    Test number
    261682720352
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAdvise undercover at nearside insecure damaged
    • NoteFront and rear discs pitted and worn

  18. Pass76,294 miles (+13,185)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    733767899230
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteParking brake requires adjustment

  19. Pass63,109 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    382775828345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,269 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,269 miles
    Test number
    470901906251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,829 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    983324626186
    • NoteSlight leak on front washers

  22. Fail53,786 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,786 miles
    Test number
    893943426127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll four tyres damaged on side walls
    • NoteLeak on front washers
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about LS03 FLD

Does LS03 FLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FLD expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FLD?
The MOT on LS03 FLD expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FLD done?
LS03 FLD was recorded at 141,286 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 4,754 miles a year.
Has LS03 FLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FLD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS03 FLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 FLD find?
LS03 FLD passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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