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BMW 535

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,498 cc

LU03 BNFMOT history

LU03 BNF is a black petrol BMW 535 first used on 6 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

LU03 BNF black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
103,681 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2019
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BNF was last recorded at 103,681 miles on 8 Apr 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2019: 103,681 miles, lower than 108,245 miles on 17 Mar 2017.

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
108,245 miles · 17 Mar 2017
Average per year
4,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 103,681 miles
  • 2017 – 108,245 miles
  • 2013 – 98,484 miles
  • 2011 – 84,243 miles
  • 2010 – 77,130 miles
  • 2009 – 70,902 miles
  • 2008 – 63,663 miles
  • 2007 – 50,914 miles
  • 2006 – 38,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    965639840105
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass103,681 miles (-4,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,681 miles
    Test number
    975307399451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
  3. Pass108,245 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,245 miles
    Test number
    405558150557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,244 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,244 miles
    Test number
    644335165227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    771477815416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    807016745066
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  7. FailMileage not read2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    946016945071
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    135580574482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,484 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,484 miles
    Test number
    617438653081
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  10. Fail98,478 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,478 miles
    Test number
    628183043047
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    519493152009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    187452552416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass84,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    807131691000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,243 miles (+7,113)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    797569481040
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass77,130 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    840555300172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,902 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    164975489452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak o/s rear of engine
  17. Fail70,902 miles (+7,239)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    313604689082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak o/s rear of engine
  18. Pass63,663 miles (+12,749)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,663 miles
    Test number
    740063398066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,914 miles (+12,119)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    673757467055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,795 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,795 miles
    Test number
    673995076011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,794 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,794 miles
    Test number
    203334176050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LU03 BNF

Does LU03 BNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 BNF expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BNF?
The MOT on LU03 BNF expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 BNF done?
LU03 BNF was recorded at 103,681 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2019, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
Has LU03 BNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BNF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LU03 BNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU03 BNF find?
LU03 BNF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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