BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LB03 TEYMOT history
LB03 TEY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,846 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 76,846 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 TEY
- 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
- 15 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB03 TEY was last recorded at 76,846 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 2,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 73,907 miles · 21 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,939 miles
- Average per year
- 3,720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 76,846 miles
- 2023 – 73,907 miles
- 2022 – 67,081 miles
- 2021 – 62,830 miles
- 2020 – 59,174 miles
- 2019 – 57,685 miles
- 2018 – 55,292 miles
- 2017 – 52,515 miles
- 2016 – 48,851 miles
- 2015 – 45,609 miles
- 2014 – 41,669 miles
- 2013 – 37,936 miles
- 2012 – 32,610 miles
- 2011 – 28,034 miles
- 2010 – 25,215 miles
- 2009 – 22,498 miles
- 2008 – 18,759 miles
- 2007 – 15,576 miles
- 2006 – 9,800 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail76,846 miles
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Too much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail76,846 miles (+2,939)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,846 miles
- Test number
- 494578314348
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Too much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,907 miles (+49)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 73,907 miles
- Test number
- 770039367150
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,858 miles (+6,777)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,858 miles
- Test number
- 133327643046
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass67,081 miles (+4,251)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 67,081 miles
- Test number
- 878394582248
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,830 miles (+3,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 62,830 miles
- Test number
- 473062694795
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 59,174 miles
- Test number
- 758160062548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,174 miles (+1,489)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,174 miles
- Test number
- 837802569860
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass57,685 miles (+2,393)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 57,685 miles
- Test number
- 758211986625
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,292 miles (+2,777)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 55,292 miles
- Test number
- 460298916399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,515 miles (+3,664)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 52,515 miles
- Test number
- 607731859109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,851 miles (+3,242)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 48,851 miles
- Test number
- 190910677033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,609 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 45,609 miles
- Test number
- 317458585187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,609 miles (+3,940)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,609 miles
- Test number
- 499817585130
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
Pass41,669 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 41,669 miles
- Test number
- 159072484194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail41,669 miles (+3,733)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,669 miles
- Test number
- 238892384432
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 37,936 miles
- Test number
- 216462593462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,936 miles (+5,326)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,936 miles
- Test number
- 818502093114
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass32,610 miles (+4,576)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,610 miles
- Test number
- 137015782116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 28,034 miles
- Test number
- 198146891182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,034 miles (+2,819)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,034 miles
- Test number
- 799496091130
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Pass25,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 25,215 miles
- Test number
- 894668280155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,215 miles (+2,717)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,215 miles
- Test number
- 234178780190
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass22,498 miles (+3,739)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 22,498 miles
- Test number
- 451390899143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,759 miles (+3,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 18,759 miles
- Test number
- 624111598184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass15,576 miles (+5,776)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 15,576 miles
- Test number
- 474572097131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 9,800 miles
- Test number
- 274101796478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,800 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,800 miles
- Test number
- 163781696159
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about LB03 TEY
- Does LB03 TEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB03 TEY expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 TEY?
- The MOT on LB03 TEY expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB03 TEY done?
- LB03 TEY was recorded at 76,846 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
- Has LB03 TEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 TEY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB03 TEY 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 TEY find?
- LB03 TEY failed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed too much smoke; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.
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