BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LB03 MDYMOT history
LB03 MDY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,246 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 155,246 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,077 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 MDY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 MDY was last recorded at 155,246 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 12,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,861 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,385 miles
- Average per year
- 6,077 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,246 miles
- 2025 – 142,861 miles
- 2024 – 134,192 miles
- 2023 – 121,593 miles
- 2022 – 104,875 miles
- 2021 – 87,946 miles
- 2020 – 78,521 miles
- 2019 – 76,232 miles
- 2018 – 73,301 miles
- 2017 – 70,520 miles
- 2016 – 66,264 miles
- 2015 – 62,985 miles
- 2014 – 60,737 miles
- 2013 – 57,404 miles
- 2012 – 56,024 miles
- 2011 – 53,474 miles
- 2010 – 49,846 miles
- 2009 – 45,569 miles
- 2008 – 41,319 miles
- 2007 – 37,339 miles
- 2006 – 33,050 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,246 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front exhaust connection heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,246 miles (+12,385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 155,246 miles
- Test number
- 798319670444
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,861 miles (+8,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 142,861 miles
- Test number
- 219787775500
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,192 miles (+12,599)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 134,192 miles
- Test number
- 262223117118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass121,593 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 121,593 miles
- Test number
- 408284965053
- AdvisoryFront exhaust connection heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,593 miles (+16,718)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,593 miles
- Test number
- 597284651061
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust connection heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,875 miles (+144)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 104,875 miles
- Test number
- 928409372277
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,731 miles (+16,785)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,731 miles
- Test number
- 272915606990
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,946 miles (+9,425)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 87,946 miles
- Test number
- 438542382908
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,521 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 78,521 miles
- Test number
- 727000869355
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,505 miles (+2,273)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,505 miles
- Test number
- 798119232578
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,232 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 76,232 miles
- Test number
- 463773684530
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,301 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 73,301 miles
- Test number
- 942246362017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail73,301 miles (+2,781)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,301 miles
- Test number
- 154815992446
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,520 miles (+4,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 70,520 miles
- Test number
- 197361435214
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,264 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 66,264 miles
- Test number
- 834019198337
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,264 miles (+3,279)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,264 miles
- Test number
- 668058732610
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,985 miles (+2,248)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 62,985 miles
- Test number
- 422251281999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,737 miles (+3,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,737 miles
- Test number
- 579505704325
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,404 miles (+1,380)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 57,404 miles
- Test number
- 939362993212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,024 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,024 miles
- Test number
- 685398762158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,474 miles (+3,628)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 53,474 miles
- Test number
- 499120791172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,846 miles (+4,277)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 49,846 miles
- Test number
- 454176990108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,569 miles (+4,250)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 45,569 miles
- Test number
- 203782099477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,319 miles (+3,980)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 41,319 miles
- Test number
- 290574098459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,339 miles (+4,289)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 37,339 miles
- Test number
- 960055497197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,050 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 33,050 miles
- Test number
- 691741496197
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Questions about LB03 MDY
- Does LB03 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 MDY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 MDY?
- The MOT on LB03 MDY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 MDY done?
- LB03 MDY was recorded at 155,246 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,077 miles a year.
- Has LB03 MDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 MDY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB03 MDY 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 MDY find?
- LB03 MDY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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