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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 NFXMOT history

LB03 NFX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,736 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NFX was last recorded at 140,736 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 3,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,265 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,471 miles
Average per year
6,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,736 miles
  • 2025 – 137,265 miles
  • 2024 – 133,001 miles
  • 2023 – 128,773 miles
  • 2022 – 124,807 miles
  • 2021 – 119,511 miles
  • 2020 – 115,288 miles
  • 2019 – 109,828 miles
  • 2018 – 102,600 miles
  • 2017 – 95,582 miles
  • 2016 – 88,310 miles
  • 2015 – 81,319 miles
  • 2014 – 74,526 miles
  • 2013 – 66,565 miles
  • 2010 – 39,913 miles
  • 2009 – 26,688 miles
  • 2008 – 18,197 miles
  • 2007 – 13,628 miles
  • 2006 – 10,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,736 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Gearbox oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear differential leaking oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,736 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,736 miles
    Test number
    103833281852
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail140,736 miles (+3,471)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,736 miles
    Test number
    879087232705
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass137,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,265 miles
    Test number
    203119761493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,264 miles (+4,263)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,264 miles
    Test number
    658037941072
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,001 miles
    Test number
    263825921378
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking

  6. Fail133,001 miles (+4,228)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,001 miles
    Test number
    152581271677
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking

  7. Pass128,773 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,773 miles
    Test number
    622369128786
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  8. Fail128,773 miles (+3,966)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,773 miles
    Test number
    618340956198
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  9. Pass124,807 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,807 miles
    Test number
    357447720025
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  10. Fail124,807 miles (+5,296)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,807 miles
    Test number
    536461951149
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  11. Pass119,511 miles (+4,223)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,511 miles
    Test number
    757670820217
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  12. Pass115,288 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,288 miles
    Test number
    540996769702
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Gearbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail115,288 miles (+5,460)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,288 miles
    Test number
    434959412801
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Gearbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass109,828 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    497418738302
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal beginning to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail109,827 miles (+7,227)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,827 miles
    Test number
    839908056518
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal beginning to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass102,600 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,600 miles
    Test number
    925808027270
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Fail102,599 miles (+7,017)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,599 miles
    Test number
    313631198869
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  18. Pass95,582 miles (+7,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    478151603384
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at lower end of braking (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside, plus splitting within tread (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass88,310 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    309560890547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,222 miles (+6,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    551499415953
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass81,319 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    907414955118
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail81,319 miles (+6,793)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    649832455105
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass74,526 miles (+7,961)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,526 miles
    Test number
    268316054151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass66,565 miles (+26,652)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,565 miles
    Test number
    226032283448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass39,913 miles (+13,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,913 miles
    Test number
    863105650103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass26,688 miles (+8,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,688 miles
    Test number
    552200369156
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass18,197 miles (+4,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,197 miles
    Test number
    291172898472
    • NoteOffside steering arm has slight play

  28. Pass13,628 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,628 miles
    Test number
    671511077166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,114 miles
    Test number
    102448356180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NFX

Does LB03 NFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NFX is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NFX?
The MOT on LB03 NFX is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 NFX done?
LB03 NFX was recorded at 140,736 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 6,527 miles a year.
Has LB03 NFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NFX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 NFX 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 NFX find?
LB03 NFX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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