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BMW 535

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,498 cc

LS03 LSYMOT history

LS03 LSY is a grey petrol BMW 535 first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

LS03 LSY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
162,205 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS03 LSY was last recorded at 162,205 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 3,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,927 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,278 miles
Average per year
7,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,205 miles
  • 2023 – 158,927 miles
  • 2020 – 148,071 miles
  • 2018 – 142,563 miles
  • 2017 – 138,973 miles
  • 2016 – 134,076 miles
  • 2015 – 125,769 miles
  • 2012 – 111,806 miles
  • 2010 – 95,851 miles
  • 2009 – 88,893 miles
  • 2008 – 66,000 miles
  • 2007 – 42,231 miles
  • 2006 – 35,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,205 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded sec of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded sec of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light /indicator fault (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall scrubbed on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes are corroded

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel pipes badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Slight play in inner steering joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,205 miles (+3,278)3 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,205 miles
    Test number
    944419481776
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded sec of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded sec of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light /indicator fault (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall scrubbed on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes are corroded

  2. Pass158,927 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,927 miles
    Test number
    477509617051
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    627799737083
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    606063135842
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    942924030333
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    287287655323
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,071 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,071 miles
    Test number
    539848803727
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail148,071 miles2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,071 miles
    Test number
    466006705145
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561583424817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

  10. FailMileage not read3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    242326982651
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

  11. Pass142,563 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,563 miles
    Test number
    576708276211
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Knuckle Joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Straight Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail142,563 miles (+3,590)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,563 miles
    Test number
    451209529315
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Knuckle Joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Knuckle Joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Straight Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass138,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,973 miles
    Test number
    470526030300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail138,973 miles (+4,897)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,973 miles
    Test number
    504531723572
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass134,076 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    303675484581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail134,076 miles (+8,307)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    730721343059
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass125,769 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,769 miles
    Test number
    627232965077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre wall but not showing cord

  18. Fail125,769 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,769 miles
    Test number
    347208855066
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre wall but not showing cord

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    575707654037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    789587854029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass111,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    736628272133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail111,806 miles (+15,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    676447172103
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass95,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,851 miles
    Test number
    273312470469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,851 miles (+6,958)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,851 miles
    Test number
    103592770185
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass88,893 miles (+22,893)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,893 miles
    Test number
    232308069425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,000 miles (+23,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    561845168181
    • 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)

  27. Pass42,231 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,231 miles
    Test number
    111329767137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,161 miles
    Test number
    281240326273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LSY

Does LS03 LSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LSY expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LSY?
The MOT on LS03 LSY expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LSY done?
LS03 LSY was recorded at 162,205 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 7,275 miles a year.
Has LS03 LSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LSY has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS03 LSY 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 LSY find?
LS03 LSY failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 15 more.

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