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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LS03 YTPMOT history

LS03 YTP is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 74,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
74,037 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 YTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 YTP was last recorded at 74,037 miles on 26 May 2026, 465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,572 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
465 miles
Average per year
3,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,037 miles
  • 2025 – 73,572 miles
  • 2024 – 72,818 miles
  • 2023 – 70,976 miles
  • 2022 – 69,892 miles
  • 2021 – 68,080 miles
  • 2020 – 64,764 miles
  • 2019 – 61,348 miles
  • 2018 – 58,393 miles
  • 2017 – 55,800 miles
  • 2016 – 50,759 miles
  • 2015 – 46,826 miles
  • 2014 – 43,088 miles
  • 2012 – 35,036 miles
  • 2011 – 29,238 miles
  • 2010 – 23,681 miles
  • 2009 – 19,777 miles
  • 2008 – 15,923 miles
  • 2007 – 9,549 miles
  • 2006 – 7,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,037 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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,037 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    914998264710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,572 miles
    Test number
    520820674952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,572 miles (+754)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,572 miles
    Test number
    696425966335
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass72,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,818 miles
    Test number
    572908206922
    • AdvisoryAdvised small tear in nearside front tyre outer wall
    • 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))
  5. Fail72,818 miles (+1,842)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,818 miles
    Test number
    333352576557
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvised small tear in nearside front tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Pass70,976 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    453063696488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,975 miles (+1,083)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,975 miles
    Test number
    137015634657
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass69,892 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    309452572366
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Fail69,892 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    287144728872
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  10. Fail69,892 miles (+1,812)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    723313291577
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass68,080 miles (+3,316)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,080 miles
    Test number
    256259764930
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass64,764 miles (+3,416)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    344817226485
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass61,348 miles (+2,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    492520127675
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass58,393 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,393 miles
    Test number
    834934302316
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking outer wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail58,384 miles (+2,584)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,384 miles
    Test number
    776577360934
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking outer wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass55,800 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    512917224467
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracking outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Fail55,800 miles (+5,041)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    127692515875
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracking outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass50,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    672108899488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,759 miles (+3,933)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    633517191901
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail46,826 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    335057735068
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass46,826 miles (+3,738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    849917435099
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass43,088 miles (+8,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,088 miles
    Test number
    185999344073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass35,036 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,036 miles
    Test number
    709645362150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,238 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,238 miles
    Test number
    186185981108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass29,238 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,238 miles
    Test number
    839775581164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,681 miles (+3,904)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,681 miles
    Test number
    283644370166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front anti rol bar, drop link's dust cover split
  27. Pass19,777 miles (+3,854)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,777 miles
    Test number
    183323079101
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s+o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge
  28. Pass15,923 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,923 miles
    Test number
    951796588192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass9,549 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,549 miles
    Test number
    972008977131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass7,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,162 miles
    Test number
    862079376198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 YTP

Does LS03 YTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 YTP is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 YTP?
The MOT on LS03 YTP is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 YTP done?
LS03 YTP was recorded at 74,037 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,359 miles a year.
Has LS03 YTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 YTP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 YTP 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 YTP find?
LS03 YTP passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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