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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB03 MFAMOT history

LB03 MFA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,057 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 MFA
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
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 MFA was last recorded at 95,057 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,948 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,109 miles
Average per year
3,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,057 miles
  • 2025 – 92,948 miles
  • 2024 – 87,048 miles
  • 2023 – 84,565 miles
  • 2022 – 82,274 miles
  • 2021 – 81,219 miles
  • 2019 – 80,692 miles
  • 2018 – 79,229 miles
  • 2017 – 77,554 miles
  • 2016 – 75,383 miles
  • 2015 – 70,461 miles
  • 2014 – 66,918 miles
  • 2013 – 62,029 miles
  • 2012 – 58,149 miles
  • 2011 – 54,122 miles
  • 2010 – 50,481 miles
  • 2009 – 45,238 miles
  • 2008 – 41,440 miles
  • 2007 – 37,035 miles
  • 2006 – 33,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,057 miles
    Test number
    737857854015
    • 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))

  2. Fail95,057 miles (+2,109)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,057 miles
    Test number
    253351272709
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass92,948 miles (+5,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    613159019571
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass87,048 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    198299950415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,565 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,565 miles
    Test number
    207251635250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,274 miles
    Test number
    727434889006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,274 miles (+1,055)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,274 miles
    Test number
    400509758639
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass81,219 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    650854930927
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail81,217 miles (+525)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,217 miles
    Test number
    543914128092
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,692 miles (+1,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    841909821215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,229 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    953959090287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,554 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    622503494441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,383 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,383 miles
    Test number
    650399210704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,305 miles (+4,844)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    310238323821
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f indicator comes on (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass70,461 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    286006655138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,443 miles (+3,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    678063555104
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    385367794006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,918 miles (+4,889)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    618914894055
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,029 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,029 miles
    Test number
    865305373178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail62,029 miles (+3,880)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,029 miles
    Test number
    176631773106
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass58,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    429614462181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,149 miles (+4,027)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    217563662484
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass54,122 miles (+3,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    918318161170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass50,481 miles (+5,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,481 miles
    Test number
    521079960139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass45,238 miles (+3,798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    704529069165
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass41,440 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    162900278197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,035 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,035 miles
    Test number
    702849767196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,174 miles
    Test number
    320413466139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 MFA

Does LB03 MFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 MFA is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 MFA?
The MOT on LB03 MFA is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 MFA done?
LB03 MFA was recorded at 95,057 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,156 miles a year.
Has LB03 MFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 MFA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 MFA 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 MFA find?
LB03 MFA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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