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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LS03 YRTMOT history

LS03 YRT is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 2 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LS03 YRT silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,362 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 YRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 YRT was last recorded at 153,362 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,963 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,399 miles
Average per year
5,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,362 miles
  • 2025 – 150,963 miles
  • 2020 – 148,271 miles
  • 2019 – 139,913 miles
  • 2018 – 130,387 miles
  • 2017 – 125,669 miles
  • 2016 – 113,641 miles
  • 2015 – 102,206 miles
  • 2014 – 92,964 miles
  • 2013 – 89,133 miles
  • 2012 – 81,899 miles
  • 2011 – 73,286 miles
  • 2010 – 65,177 miles
  • 2009 – 60,445 miles
  • 2008 – 56,889 miles
  • 2007 – 54,319 miles
  • 2006 – 50,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,362 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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,362 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,362 miles
    Test number
    350336434162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,963 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,963 miles
    Test number
    651144187252
    • AdvisorySuspension components,fuel and brke lines corroded

  3. Pass148,271 miles (+361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,271 miles
    Test number
    131298712570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Fail147,910 miles (+7,997)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,910 miles
    Test number
    352747284853
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  5. Pass139,913 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,913 miles
    Test number
    362038903480
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail139,913 miles (+9,526)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,913 miles
    Test number
    495159960475
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass130,387 miles (+4,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,387 miles
    Test number
    765628899871
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass125,669 miles (+12,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    987571790836
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass113,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,641 miles
    Test number
    622141010939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,641 miles (+11,435)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,641 miles
    Test number
    729234303944
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass102,206 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,206 miles
    Test number
    865301835276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre stop not working

  12. Fail102,203 miles (+9,239)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,203 miles
    Test number
    459880435237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre stop not working

  13. Pass92,964 miles (+3,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    925102704242
    • NoteBoth wipers splitting but still clearing w/screen

  14. Pass89,133 miles (+7,234)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,133 miles
    Test number
    105853943130
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront prop joint worn

  15. Pass81,899 miles (+8,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    728456462181
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inop

  16. Pass73,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,286 miles
    Test number
    539460561197
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail73,286 miles (+8,109)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,286 miles
    Test number
    199060561131
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,177 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    530402970134
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Fail65,177 miles (+4,732)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    952732870162
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass60,445 miles (+3,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,445 miles
    Test number
    481709469158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass56,889 miles (+2,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    523141078142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass54,319 miles (+4,229)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    991556257100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass50,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    844453756134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 YRT

Does LS03 YRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 YRT is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 YRT?
The MOT on LS03 YRT is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 YRT done?
LS03 YRT was recorded at 153,362 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,237 miles a year.
Has LS03 YRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 YRT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LS03 YRT 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 YRT find?
LS03 YRT passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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