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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB03 TYYMOT history

LB03 TYY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
154,623 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TYY was last recorded at 154,623 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 5,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,211 miles · 2 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,412 miles
Average per year
7,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,623 miles
  • 2021 – 149,211 miles
  • 2020 – 146,557 miles
  • 2019 – 141,470 miles
  • 2018 – 136,952 miles
  • 2017 – 128,927 miles
  • 2016 – 122,974 miles
  • 2015 – 117,754 miles
  • 2014 – 106,985 miles
  • 2013 – 97,615 miles
  • 2012 – 87,120 miles
  • 2011 – 75,888 miles
  • 2010 – 67,552 miles
  • 2009 – 57,630 miles
  • 2008 – 51,701 miles
  • 2007 – 42,926 miles
  • 2006 – 32,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,623 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear jacking point rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,623 miles (+5,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,623 miles
    Test number
    502906918842
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Pass149,211 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,211 miles
    Test number
    183449170173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,557 miles (+5,087)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,557 miles
    Test number
    943069331709
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point rubber missing

  4. Pass141,470 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,470 miles
    Test number
    808726930988
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connecting to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,470 miles (+4,518)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,470 miles
    Test number
    773597036263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connecting to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,952 miles (+150)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,952 miles
    Test number
    559288822537
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,802 miles (+1,411)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,802 miles
    Test number
    587491831662
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,391 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,391 miles
    Test number
    189095581093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder 205/55 x 16 91 v
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Fail135,390 miles (+6,463)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,390 miles
    Test number
    756066781769
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder 205/55 x 16 91 v
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Pass128,927 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,927 miles
    Test number
    304994378236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Fail128,786 miles (+5,812)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,786 miles
    Test number
    285879992597
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Pass122,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,974 miles
    Test number
    419037878869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,974 miles (+5,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,974 miles
    Test number
    776510767206
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  14. Pass117,754 miles (+10,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    679943305213
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass106,985 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    627543114229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail106,971 miles (+9,356)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    339220714487
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass97,615 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    938501213239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,614 miles (+10,494)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,614 miles
    Test number
    928810313207
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass87,120 miles (+11,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    415753212248
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass75,888 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    359603811440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,552 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,552 miles
    Test number
    354550310428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,542 miles (+9,912)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    810215890198
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise t/c light on

  23. Pass57,630 miles (+5,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    763680399126
    • NoteRear number plate deterioated. nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  24. Pass51,701 miles (+8,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    124278998163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass42,926 miles (+10,766)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,926 miles
    Test number
    960229777117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,160 miles
    Test number
    383573096123
    • 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)

Questions about LB03 TYY

Does LB03 TYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 TYY expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TYY?
The MOT on LB03 TYY expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 TYY done?
LB03 TYY was recorded at 154,623 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 7,627 miles a year.
Has LB03 TYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TYY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LB03 TYY 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 TYY find?
LB03 TYY passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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