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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 NXXMOT history

LB03 NXX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,097 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NXX was last recorded at 112,097 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 6,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,599 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,498 miles
Average per year
4,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,097 miles
  • 2025 – 105,599 miles
  • 2024 – 95,332 miles
  • 2023 – 85,688 miles
  • 2022 – 82,928 miles
  • 2021 – 79,225 miles
  • 2020 – 72,127 miles
  • 2019 – 66,774 miles
  • 2018 – 61,048 miles
  • 2017 – 59,083 miles
  • 2016 – 57,030 miles
  • 2015 – 53,971 miles
  • 2014 – 51,385 miles
  • 2013 – 49,322 miles
  • 2012 – 47,985 miles
  • 2011 – 46,867 miles
  • 2010 – 45,415 miles
  • 2009 – 42,000 miles
  • 2008 – 37,638 miles
  • 2007 – 33,814 miles
  • 2006 – 22,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,097 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on the limit (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dust shield loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,097 miles (+6,498)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    794981069805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on the limit (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dust shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass105,599 miles (+10,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,599 miles
    Test number
    601531989448
    • AdvisoryChip to screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass95,332 miles (+9,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,332 miles
    Test number
    785873189691
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyres perishing

  4. Pass85,688 miles (+2,760)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    838944544515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen

  5. Pass82,928 miles (+3,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    937692551542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort much lower than offside
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine areas

  6. Pass79,225 miles (+7,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    317527339853
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,127 miles (+5,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    784088181267
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Wishbone Rear Bushes Deflecting Under Braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil Residue Engine/Gearbox Areas

  8. Pass66,774 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,774 miles
    Test number
    840882315281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  9. Fail66,760 miles (+5,712)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,760 miles
    Test number
    498949925131
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  10. Pass61,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,048 miles
    Test number
    930180507863
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have minute aged related cracks to outer edges

  11. Fail61,048 miles (+1,965)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,048 miles
    Test number
    407597383352
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have minute aged related cracks to outer edges

  12. Pass59,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    945288190389
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail59,083 miles (+2,053)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    276755641711
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass57,030 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    155560903107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    219570265423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,971 miles (+2,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    956480065164
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass51,385 miles (+2,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,385 miles
    Test number
    896681464158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass49,322 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,322 miles
    Test number
    489921363184
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass47,985 miles (+1,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    448941062127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass46,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,867 miles
    Test number
    366342861115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,867 miles (+1,452)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,867 miles
    Test number
    139879351150
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,415 miles (+3,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,415 miles
    Test number
    670343350157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s rear tyre cut on outer side walls.

  23. Pass42,000 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,000 miles
    Test number
    540785159158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,638 miles (+3,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    154949258104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass33,814 miles (+10,935)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,814 miles
    Test number
    613930937135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,879 miles
    Test number
    184939026134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NXX

Does LB03 NXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NXX is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NXX?
The MOT on LB03 NXX is valid until 26 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 NXX done?
LB03 NXX was recorded at 112,097 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
Has LB03 NXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NXX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LB03 NXX 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 NXX find?
LB03 NXX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, and 4 more.

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