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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB03 BWNMOT history

LB03 BWN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 113,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,451 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 BWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 BWN was last recorded at 113,451 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,264 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,187 miles
Average per year
4,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,451 miles
  • 2025 – 111,264 miles
  • 2024 – 109,351 miles
  • 2023 – 107,662 miles
  • 2022 – 104,880 miles
  • 2021 – 104,527 miles
  • 2020 – 104,344 miles
  • 2019 – 98,974 miles
  • 2018 – 93,298 miles
  • 2017 – 89,428 miles
  • 2016 – 84,323 miles
  • 2015 – 79,772 miles
  • 2014 – 72,679 miles
  • 2013 – 65,942 miles
  • 2012 – 59,922 miles
  • 2011 – 55,011 miles
  • 2010 – 47,680 miles
  • 2009 – 40,654 miles
  • 2008 – 33,543 miles
  • 2007 – 26,188 miles
  • 2006 – 18,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear (Park brake lever has little reserve travel)

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (deteriorated)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective (Wipers do not clear well)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    655035213990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear (Park brake lever has little reserve travel)

  2. Fail113,448 miles (+2,184)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,448 miles
    Test number
    672588065313
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear (Park brake lever has little reserve travel)

  3. Pass111,264 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,264 miles
    Test number
    786113142337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,351 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,351 miles
    Test number
    646767419901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail109,348 miles (+1,686)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,348 miles
    Test number
    298215216037
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,662 miles (+2,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,662 miles
    Test number
    526923833878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (FNY) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass104,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    452223995081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail104,880 miles (+353)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    544093980727
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass104,527 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,527 miles
    Test number
    665839839751
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (Wipers do not clear well) (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (deteriorated) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail104,523 miles (+179)2 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,523 miles
    Test number
    626439132879
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (Wipers do not clear well) (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (deteriorated) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,344 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,344 miles
    Test number
    206454244739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail104,343 miles (+5,369)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,343 miles
    Test number
    973537722847
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass98,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    98,974 miles
    Test number
    143060142050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,974 miles (+5,676)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,974 miles
    Test number
    407331748630
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass93,298 miles (+3,870)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,298 miles
    Test number
    248285986169
    • AdvisoryFront tyre outer side walls deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing thin 2-3.mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass89,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,428 miles
    Test number
    380533860932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,428 miles (+5,105)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,428 miles
    Test number
    656764766933
    • 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)

  18. Pass84,323 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,323 miles
    Test number
    268173969487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,772 miles (+7,093)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,772 miles
    Test number
    206582815474
    • NoteAll brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 3mm

  20. Pass72,679 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,679 miles
    Test number
    116007394461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak on diff

  21. Fail72,679 miles (+6,737)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,679 miles
    Test number
    717927694024
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak on diff

  22. Pass65,942 miles (+6,020)1 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,942 miles
    Test number
    538328393053
    • DangerousN/s & o/s rear tyres perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  23. Pass59,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    709813292087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,922 miles (+4,911)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    377243192091
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass55,011 miles (+7,331)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,011 miles
    Test number
    985971491029
    • DangerousOsf tyre no tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  26. Pass47,680 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,680 miles
    Test number
    892562000107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,654 miles (+7,111)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    302415379149
    • NoteBoth rear tyres near wear marks
    • NoteDrivers door trim loose

  28. Fail33,543 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,543 miles
    Test number
    252774858415
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass33,543 miles (+7,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,543 miles
    Test number
    812124758194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass26,188 miles (+7,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,188 miles
    Test number
    941001157190
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass18,613 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    524124246156
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB03 BWN

Does LB03 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 BWN is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 BWN?
The MOT on LB03 BWN is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 BWN done?
LB03 BWN was recorded at 113,451 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
Has LB03 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 BWN has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 BWN 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 LB03 BWN find?
LB03 BWN passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear (park brake lever has little reserve travel).

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