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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB03 EOTMOT history

LB03 EOT is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 205,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
205,647 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 EOT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 EOT was last recorded at 205,647 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 11,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,690 miles · 13 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
11,957 miles
Average per year
10,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 205,647 miles
  • 2020 – 193,690 miles
  • 2019 – 184,292 miles
  • 2018 – 175,503 miles
  • 2017 – 175,374 miles
  • 2016 – 167,861 miles
  • 2015 – 157,641 miles
  • 2014 – 148,909 miles
  • 2013 – 141,838 miles
  • 2012 – 139,758 miles
  • 2011 – 123,737 miles
  • 2010 – 107,578 miles
  • 2009 – 89,635 miles
  • 2008 – 74,445 miles
  • 2007 – 58,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,647 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront wings corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-tray ,not inspected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tyres worn on inner tread , advise replacing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,647 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    205,647 miles
    Test number
    773564500698
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded

  2. Fail205,647 miles (+11,957)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,647 miles
    Test number
    880773427697
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded

  3. Pass193,690 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,690 miles
    Test number
    367831368223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

  4. Fail193,689 miles (+9,397)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,689 miles
    Test number
    149395481370
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

  5. Pass184,292 miles (+8,789)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,292 miles
    Test number
    966233890327
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass175,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    175,503 miles
    Test number
    615710662480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Required soon (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Fail175,503 miles (+129)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,503 miles
    Test number
    433270710962
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Braking system leaking At flexible hose to brake pipe union (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Required soon (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail175,374 miles (+7,513)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,374 miles
    Test number
    513492943819
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted bent (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot excessively corroded (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot excessively corroded (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax and holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass167,861 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    167,861 miles
    Test number
    887367347654
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-tray ,not inspected
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner tread , advise replacing

  10. Fail167,859 miles (+10,218)12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,859 miles
    Test number
    462577969694
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure lower engine (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-tray ,not inspected
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner tread , advise replacing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes have uneven application developing

  11. Pass157,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    157,641 miles
    Test number
    419470195037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail157,641 miles (+8,732)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,641 miles
    Test number
    966890095060
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass148,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,909 miles
    Test number
    279373554003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail148,909 miles (+7,071)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,909 miles
    Test number
    467022654015
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

  15. Fail141,838 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,838 miles
    Test number
    249221583037
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass141,838 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    141,838 miles
    Test number
    427151483038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,758 miles
    Test number
    207809572046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail139,758 miles (+16,021)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,758 miles
    Test number
    159816072054
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass123,737 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,737 miles
    Test number
    445743471054
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe rusty unable to assess properly
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  20. Fail123,737 miles (+16,159)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,737 miles
    Test number
    758693871057
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe rusty unable to assess properly
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  21. Pass107,578 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    383557160026
    • NoteRear discs lightly coroded

  22. Fail107,578 miles (+17,943)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    372927560061
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs lightly coroded

  23. Pass89,635 miles (+15,190)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,635 miles
    Test number
    464351279014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

  24. Pass74,445 miles (+16,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    774152078081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass58,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,134 miles
    Test number
    260458767078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 EOT

Does LB03 EOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 EOT expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 EOT?
The MOT on LB03 EOT expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 EOT done?
LB03 EOT was recorded at 205,647 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 10,078 miles a year.
Has LB03 EOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 EOT has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 EOT 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 EOT find?
LB03 EOT passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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