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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 UPKMOT history

LB03 UPK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,988 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 UPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 UPK was last recorded at 89,988 miles on 20 May 2026, 3,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,551 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,437 miles
Average per year
3,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,988 miles
  • 2025 – 86,551 miles
  • 2024 – 84,095 miles
  • 2023 – 82,042 miles
  • 2022 – 81,405 miles
  • 2021 – 80,213 miles
  • 2019 – 72,005 miles
  • 2018 – 64,301 miles
  • 2017 – 58,554 miles
  • 2016 – 57,444 miles
  • 2015 – 55,474 miles
  • 2014 – 53,839 miles
  • 2013 – 51,422 miles
  • 2012 – 49,234 miles
  • 2011 – 46,345 miles
  • 2010 – 44,406 miles
  • 2009 – 40,704 miles
  • 2008 – 37,570 miles
  • 2007 – 33,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,988 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,988 miles (+3,437)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,988 miles
    Test number
    350519797783
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,551 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    188407124306
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,540 miles (+2,445)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    131821251842
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,095 miles (+29)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    446534652353
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,066 miles (+2,024)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    588144555368
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,042 miles (+637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,042 miles
    Test number
    919182062167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,405 miles (+32)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    852798974559
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,373 miles (+1,160)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,373 miles
    Test number
    230248049853
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass80,213 miles (+8,208)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,213 miles
    Test number
    811477343608
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass72,005 miles (+7,704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    324399269210
    • 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass64,301 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,301 miles
    Test number
    286086881999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail64,297 miles (+5,743)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,297 miles
    Test number
    654307739217
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,554 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,554 miles
    Test number
    667215638921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,444 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,444 miles
    Test number
    493208390099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,474 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    759500295127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,839 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,839 miles
    Test number
    565517894123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,422 miles (+2,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    708354103230
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING UP ON OUTER WALLS

  18. Pass49,234 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,234 miles
    Test number
    536405902299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,345 miles
    Test number
    235819081470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,345 miles (+1,939)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,345 miles
    Test number
    368459081127
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass44,406 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,406 miles
    Test number
    144495090194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass40,704 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    180522289140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,570 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,570 miles
    Test number
    874564888161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,569 miles (+4,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,569 miles
    Test number
    394773788116
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass33,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    350779827486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 UPK

Does LB03 UPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 UPK is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 UPK?
The MOT on LB03 UPK is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 UPK done?
LB03 UPK was recorded at 89,988 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,016 miles a year.
Has LB03 UPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 UPK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 UPK 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 UPK find?
LB03 UPK passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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