
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
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))
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))
Pass108,245 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 108,245 miles
- Test number
- 405558150557
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 771477815416
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 135580574482
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 519493152009
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass84,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 84,243 miles
- Test number
- 807131691000
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass77,130 miles (+6,228)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 77,130 miles
- Test number
- 840555300172
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass63,663 miles (+12,749)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 63,663 miles
- Test number
- 740063398066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,914 miles (+12,119)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 50,914 miles
- Test number
- 673757467055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,795 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 38,795 miles
- Test number
- 673995076011
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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