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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 VMXMOT history

LB03 VMX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 140,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,099 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VMX was last recorded at 140,099 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,429 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,670 miles
Average per year
5,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,099 miles
  • 2025 – 138,429 miles
  • 2024 – 138,370 miles
  • 2023 – 136,330 miles
  • 2022 – 126,651 miles
  • 2021 – 119,813 miles
  • 2020 – 114,908 miles
  • 2019 – 110,846 miles
  • 2018 – 102,180 miles
  • 2017 – 101,803 miles
  • 2016 – 95,628 miles
  • 2015 – 90,857 miles
  • 2014 – 87,818 miles
  • 2013 – 80,463 miles
  • 2012 – 73,654 miles
  • 2011 – 69,762 miles
  • 2010 – 61,509 miles
  • 2009 – 52,711 miles
  • 2008 – 38,138 miles
  • 2007 – 27,203 miles
  • 2006 – 23,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,099 miles
  • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,099 miles (+1,670)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,099 miles
    Test number
    261431705889
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass138,429 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,429 miles
    Test number
    840344955992
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass138,370 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,370 miles
    Test number
    402930111078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,368 miles (+2,038)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,368 miles
    Test number
    563636037524
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,330 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,330 miles
    Test number
    181368016497
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,330 miles (+241)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,330 miles
    Test number
    178253230364
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail136,089 miles (+9,438)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,089 miles
    Test number
    639661852493
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,651 miles
    Test number
    546627511205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail126,651 miles (+6,838)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,651 miles
    Test number
    223289358448
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass119,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,813 miles
    Test number
    979778274431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,813 miles (+4,905)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,813 miles
    Test number
    261975501390
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass114,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,908 miles
    Test number
    912245087253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,908 miles (+4,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,908 miles
    Test number
    105119553697
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

  14. Pass110,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,846 miles
    Test number
    793274816751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail110,846 miles (+8,666)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,846 miles
    Test number
    678644454534
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18.... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre this tyre is ON LIMIT....
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT....255/35/18.... (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass102,180 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,180 miles
    Test number
    114719508905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,803 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,803 miles
    Test number
    949627326158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,628 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,628 miles
    Test number
    698419247790
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirrior glass damaged.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  19. Fail95,628 miles (+4,771)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,628 miles
    Test number
    676658347260
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirrior glass damaged.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  20. Pass90,857 miles (+3,039)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,857 miles
    Test number
    526362515250
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine manegement light on
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded advise replace
    • NoteSlight play in front lower arms ball joint mounting bushes

  21. Pass87,818 miles (+7,355)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,818 miles
    Test number
    717302414227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass80,463 miles (+6,809)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    656795333162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn bald on edges, close to cords

  23. Pass73,654 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    775172042041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,762 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,762 miles
    Test number
    567532961053
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  25. Fail69,762 miles (+8,253)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,762 miles
    Test number
    718382261071
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  26. Pass61,509 miles (+8,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    842266090034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass52,711 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,711 miles
    Test number
    841561219122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,423 miles (+14,285)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    220884709471
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass38,138 miles (+10,935)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    820699298067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,203 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,203 miles
    Test number
    350226117177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,668 miles
    Test number
    494252086136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VMX

Does LB03 VMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VMX is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VMX?
The MOT on LB03 VMX is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VMX done?
LB03 VMX was recorded at 140,099 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,795 miles a year.
Has LB03 VMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VMX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 VMX 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 VMX find?
LB03 VMX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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