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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc

LB03 CAMMOT history

LB03 CAM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 175,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
175,202 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 CAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 CAM was last recorded at 175,202 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,156 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
7,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,202 miles
  • 2025 – 166,112 miles
  • 2024 – 159,584 miles
  • 2023 – 154,042 miles
  • 2022 – 143,597 miles
  • 2020 – 128,860 miles
  • 2019 – 121,378 miles
  • 2018 – 113,971 miles
  • 2017 – 106,565 miles
  • 2016 – 99,623 miles
  • 2015 – 92,935 miles
  • 2014 – 86,929 miles
  • 2013 – 80,742 miles
  • 2012 – 75,887 miles
  • 2011 – 67,235 miles
  • 2010 – 61,850 miles
  • 2009 – 57,084 miles
  • 2008 – 50,470 miles
  • 2007 – 45,209 miles
  • 2006 – 37,141 miles
  • 2005 – 28,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,202 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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,202 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    175,202 miles
    Test number
    230490928724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,156 miles (+9,044)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,156 miles
    Test number
    564114288946
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Flange loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass166,112 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,112 miles
    Test number
    699590438054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,584 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,584 miles
    Test number
    602550649124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail159,575 miles (+5,533)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,575 miles
    Test number
    629803376134
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass154,042 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,042 miles
    Test number
    978369417345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also is noisy when shaking wheel left and right (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust underneath

  7. Fail154,042 miles (+10,445)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,042 miles
    Test number
    461332735572
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also is noisy when shaking wheel left and right (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust underneath

  8. Pass143,597 miles (+14,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,597 miles
    Test number
    264363161105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    288587070890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,860 miles (+7,482)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    715882605741
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass121,378 miles (+7,407)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,378 miles
    Test number
    525836562886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,971 miles (+7,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,971 miles
    Test number
    625949911435
    • 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))

  13. Pass106,565 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,565 miles
    Test number
    657179926851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,346 miles (+6,723)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,346 miles
    Test number
    126201011455
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass99,623 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,623 miles
    Test number
    712482295338
    • AdvisoryAdvanced wear front suspension lower arm rear bushes
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges

  16. Fail99,603 miles (+6,668)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,603 miles
    Test number
    809792692985
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvanced wear front suspension lower arm rear bushes
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges

  17. Pass92,935 miles (+6,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,935 miles
    Test number
    280294593853
    • AdvisoryADVANCED CORROSION OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE
    • AdvisoryADVANCED WEAR BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES

  18. Pass86,929 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    837329204310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,742 miles (+4,855)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,742 miles
    Test number
    557788593210
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass75,887 miles (+8,652)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,887 miles
    Test number
    345264902342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  21. Fail67,235 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    339727701315
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass67,235 miles (+5,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    938507001333
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass61,850 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    401183210479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    613986999259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,084 miles (+6,614)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    374895799478
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass50,470 miles (+5,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,470 miles
    Test number
    514031718358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass45,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,209 miles
    Test number
    251384807387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,209 miles (+8,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,209 miles
    Test number
    914374207308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass37,141 miles (+8,679)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,141 miles
    Test number
    642452896204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,462 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,462 miles
    Test number
    792683315349
    • NoteVery slight fraying of drivers seat belt

Questions about LB03 CAM

Does LB03 CAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 CAM is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 CAM?
The MOT on LB03 CAM is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 CAM done?
LB03 CAM was recorded at 175,202 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 7,045 miles a year.
Has LB03 CAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 CAM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 CAM 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 CAM find?
LB03 CAM passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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