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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS03 HFPMOT history

LS03 HFP is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 22 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2023
Mileage
89,842 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HFP was last recorded at 89,842 miles on 4 May 2022, 884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,958 miles · 27 May 2021
Between the last two tests
884 miles
Average per year
4,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,842 miles
  • 2021 – 88,958 miles
  • 2020 – 87,811 miles
  • 2019 – 85,109 miles
  • 2018 – 80,597 miles
  • 2017 – 76,446 miles
  • 2016 – 71,910 miles
  • 2015 – 67,282 miles
  • 2014 – 63,893 miles
  • 2013 – 60,070 miles
  • 2012 – 55,103 miles
  • 2011 – 51,119 miles
  • 2010 – 46,715 miles
  • 2009 – 43,872 miles
  • 2007 – 32,887 miles
  • 2006 – 23,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,842 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,842 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    628893281649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,958 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,958 miles
    Test number
    196024284284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail88,958 miles (+1,147)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,958 miles
    Test number
    409742801739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass87,811 miles (+2,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,811 miles
    Test number
    629987444915
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass85,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    717075604238
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail85,109 miles (+4,512)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    263316056589
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass80,597 miles (+4,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    945819565039
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass76,446 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,446 miles
    Test number
    778696516519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail76,446 miles (+4,536)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,446 miles
    Test number
    591299840542
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass71,910 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    295331249792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,282 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,282 miles
    Test number
    488498395093
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass67,282 miles (+3,389)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,282 miles
    Test number
    707248795072
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass63,893 miles (+29)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,893 miles
    Test number
    219985404152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail63,864 miles (+3,794)1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,864 miles
    Test number
    296470304137
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass60,070 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,070 miles
    Test number
    239633493088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,103 miles (+3,984)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    696129682018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seats fitted on nearside and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.
    • NoteOffside front wheel arch cover broken from the front.
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass51,119 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    968255401196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,715 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    422249690026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,872 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,872 miles
    Test number
    612196789083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,871 miles (+10,984)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    254635489039
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  21. Pass32,887 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    182544397180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,662 miles
    Test number
    843379606136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 HFP

Does LS03 HFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 HFP expired on 3 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HFP?
The MOT on LS03 HFP expired on 3 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 HFP done?
LS03 HFP was recorded at 89,842 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 4,126 miles a year.
Has LS03 HFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HFP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LS03 HFP 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 LS03 HFP find?
LS03 HFP passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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