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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB03 NYKMOT history

LB03 NYK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 69,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,546 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NYK was last recorded at 69,546 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,032 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
2,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,546 miles
  • 2025 – 69,032 miles
  • 2024 – 68,489 miles
  • 2023 – 67,767 miles
  • 2022 – 67,191 miles
  • 2021 – 64,860 miles
  • 2020 – 64,010 miles
  • 2019 – 62,609 miles
  • 2018 – 59,130 miles
  • 2017 – 56,550 miles
  • 2016 – 53,876 miles
  • 2015 – 51,309 miles
  • 2014 – 48,736 miles
  • 2013 – 46,541 miles
  • 2012 – 44,955 miles
  • 2011 – 42,581 miles
  • 2010 – 40,792 miles
  • 2009 – 38,172 miles
  • 2008 – 33,674 miles
  • 2007 – 28,446 miles
  • 2006 – 22,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,546 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,546 miles (+514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    799411708558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass69,032 miles (+543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,032 miles
    Test number
    752488812137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass68,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,489 miles
    Test number
    261849471855
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail68,489 miles (+722)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,489 miles
    Test number
    827281963802
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass67,767 miles (+576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    217564606951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass67,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,191 miles
    Test number
    838051209721
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail67,189 miles (+2,329)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,189 miles
    Test number
    131262218372
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished
  8. Pass64,860 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    460869220582
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryJump start post missing cap
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail64,860 miles (+850)1 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    113380460312
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryJump start post missing cap
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass64,010 miles (+1,401)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    727850607970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorating
  11. Pass62,609 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,609 miles
    Test number
    300562912477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail62,608 miles (+3,478)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    678390506321
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass59,130 miles (+2,580)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,130 miles
    Test number
    550868637570
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass56,550 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,550 miles
    Test number
    593567597105
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded/pitted
  15. Fail56,539 miles (+2,663)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,539 miles
    Test number
    741312461669
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded/pitted
  16. Pass53,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    768609384436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail53,876 miles (+2,567)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    959448167221
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass51,309 miles (+2,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    138296115226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass48,736 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    685836514237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring certain components.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail48,736 miles (+2,195)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    209556514234
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring certain components.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass46,541 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,541 miles
    Test number
    297983393193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,955 miles (+2,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,955 miles
    Test number
    325511722260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass42,581 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,581 miles
    Test number
    938489691166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,792 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    353659310436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,172 miles (+4,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,172 miles
    Test number
    382540529253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass33,674 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,674 miles
    Test number
    642011528290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,507 miles (+5,061)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,507 miles
    Test number
    320525518449
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  28. Pass28,446 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    260085817227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,791 miles
    Test number
    693747616250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NYK

Does LB03 NYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NYK is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NYK?
The MOT on LB03 NYK is valid until 7 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 NYK done?
LB03 NYK was recorded at 69,546 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,343 miles a year.
Has LB03 NYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NYK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 NYK 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 NYK find?
LB03 NYK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear shock absorber corroded; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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