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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB03 TEUMOT history

LB03 TEU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,040 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TEU was last recorded at 130,040 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2014: 71,629 miles, lower than 71,848 miles on 14 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,530 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
510 miles
Average per year
5,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,040 miles
  • 2022 – 129,530 miles
  • 2021 – 128,465 miles
  • 2020 – 127,064 miles
  • 2019 – 122,618 miles
  • 2018 – 108,007 miles
  • 2017 – 88,692 miles
  • 2016 – 73,142 miles
  • 2014 – 71,629 miles
  • 2013 – 62,089 miles
  • 2012 – 54,381 miles
  • 2011 – 46,524 miles
  • 2010 – 38,330 miles
  • 2009 – 35,236 miles
  • 2008 – 30,171 miles
  • 2007 – 25,000 miles
  • 2006 – 14,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,040 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,040 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,040 miles
    Test number
    134736784636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,530 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    529508889828
    • MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  3. Fail129,530 miles (+1,065)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    294201362021
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  4. Pass128,465 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,465 miles
    Test number
    927270750818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,462 miles (+1,398)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    823868266588
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,064 miles (+4,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,064 miles
    Test number
    355647994699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass122,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,618 miles
    Test number
    398818775853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,618 miles (+14,611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,618 miles
    Test number
    198982558317
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass108,007 miles (+19,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,007 miles
    Test number
    415641427941
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  10. Pass88,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    411931739174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,692 miles (+25)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    587264278834
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Fail88,667 miles (+15,525)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    284228739218
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass73,142 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    975457230271
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/ rear impact damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail73,142 miles (+1,513)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    641678857150
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/ rear impact damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass71,629 miles (-219)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    115167274174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,848 miles (+9,759)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,848 miles
    Test number
    195815264135
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass62,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,089 miles
    Test number
    959529663152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,089 miles (+7,708)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,089 miles
    Test number
    998499663144
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass54,381 miles (+7,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,381 miles
    Test number
    955234962139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,524 miles
    Test number
    405440971150
    • 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)

  21. Fail46,524 miles (+8,194)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,524 miles
    Test number
    438870171140
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass38,330 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,330 miles
    Test number
    604346560189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,236 miles (+5,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,236 miles
    Test number
    261942149419
    • 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)

  24. Pass30,171 miles (+42)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,171 miles
    Test number
    101151248160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly deteriated

  25. Fail30,129 miles (+5,129)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,129 miles
    Test number
    402890848122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly deteriated

  26. Pass25,000 miles (+10,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    921846767147
    • 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)

  27. Pass14,162 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,162 miles
    Test number
    513067236157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,142 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,142 miles
    Test number
    503735736131
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LB03 TEU

Does LB03 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 TEU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TEU?
The MOT on LB03 TEU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 TEU done?
LB03 TEU was recorded at 130,040 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
Has LB03 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TEU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 TEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 TEU find?
LB03 TEU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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