BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB03 PJBMOT history

LB03 PJB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
84,650 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,821 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB03 PJB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 PJB
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
21 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 PJB was last recorded at 84,650 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,650 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,650 miles
  • 2023 – 79,333 miles
  • 2022 – 74,393 miles
  • 2021 – 71,429 miles
  • 2020 – 69,180 miles
  • 2019 – 64,882 miles
  • 2018 – 57,133 miles
  • 2017 – 46,908 miles
  • 2016 – 45,877 miles
  • 2015 – 43,278 miles
  • 2014 – 39,683 miles
  • 2013 – 31,093 miles
  • 2012 – 28,378 miles
  • 2011 – 26,387 miles
  • 2010 – 24,833 miles
  • 2009 – 22,539 miles
  • 2008 – 20,180 miles
  • 2007 – 17,251 miles
  • 2006 – 13,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,650 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel filler cap sealing ring cracked / perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,650 miles
    Test number
    829357079008
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap sealing ring cracked / perished

  2. Fail84,650 miles (+5,317)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,650 miles
    Test number
    377313571146
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap sealing ring cracked / perished

  3. Pass79,333 miles (+4,940)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    649041355218
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap / seal cracked / perrished

  4. Pass74,393 miles (+2,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,393 miles
    Test number
    884375971330
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated

  5. Pass71,429 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    568707043145
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light illuminated

  6. Pass69,180 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    323479070508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,882 miles (+7,749)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,882 miles
    Test number
    359050711036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,133 miles (+10,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    506075384084
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    146652388629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,908 miles (+1,031)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    761137492785
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  11. Pass45,877 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    757490669821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,278 miles
    Test number
    971487897309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,278 miles (+3,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,278 miles
    Test number
    248273149813
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  14. Pass39,683 miles (+8,590)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,683 miles
    Test number
    197501254204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre has a cut in the tread

  15. Pass31,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,093 miles
    Test number
    276612593485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,093 miles (+2,715)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,093 miles
    Test number
    197692393184
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass28,378 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,378 miles
    Test number
    728576002201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,109 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,109 miles
    Test number
    495380252187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,387 miles
    Test number
    635262671172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,387 miles (+1,554)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,387 miles
    Test number
    217951671447
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass24,833 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,833 miles
    Test number
    142286970135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,539 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,539 miles
    Test number
    730806079123
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteN/s mirror poor condition

  23. Fail22,537 miles (+2,357)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,537 miles
    Test number
    283175679433
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteN/s mirror poor condition

  24. Pass20,180 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,180 miles
    Test number
    632964968146
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass17,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,251 miles
    Test number
    170299377117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,251 miles (+3,930)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,251 miles
    Test number
    904759077150
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass13,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,321 miles
    Test number
    960897236123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 PJB

Does LB03 PJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 PJB expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 PJB?
The MOT on LB03 PJB expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 PJB done?
LB03 PJB was recorded at 84,650 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 3,821 miles a year.
Has LB03 PJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 PJB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 PJB 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 PJB find?
LB03 PJB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner; fuel filler cap sealing ring cracked / perished.

Related registrations

Browse all LB03P registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.