
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LB03 XJLMOT history
LB03 XJL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,082 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 114,082 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,791 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 XJL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 XJL was last recorded at 114,082 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,004 miles · 7 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,078 miles
- Average per year
- 4,791 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,082 miles
- 2025 – 113,004 miles
- 2023 – 107,633 miles
- 2022 – 102,630 miles
- 2021 – 98,312 miles
- 2020 – 94,490 miles
- 2019 – 87,215 miles
- 2018 – 85,051 miles
- 2017 – 82,819 miles
- 2016 – 79,172 miles
- 2015 – 73,299 miles
- 2014 – 66,036 miles
- 2013 – 58,153 miles
- 2012 – 57,754 miles
- 2011 – 54,293 miles
- 2010 – 48,146 miles
- 2008 – 38,999 miles
- 2007 – 25,305 miles
- 2006 – 19,346 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged misshaped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,082 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 114,082 miles
- Test number
- 484293575018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,004 miles (+5,371)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 113,004 miles
- Test number
- 696002036077
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,633 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 107,633 miles
- Test number
- 315037571721
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,633 miles (+5,003)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,633 miles
- Test number
- 169049643996
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,630 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 102,630 miles
- Test number
- 817282935586
- AdvisoryNearside Rear calliper outer retaining clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail102,630 miles (+4,318)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,630 miles
- Test number
- 223287831464
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear calliper outer retaining clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,312 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 98,312 miles
- Test number
- 237197735846
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear caliper clip missing
Fail98,295 miles (+3,805)8 major1 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,295 miles
- Test number
- 706828905599
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at rear floor area forward of fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorUpper Oil leaking excessively from engine possibly from cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear floor area forward of fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper spring clip missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside & nearside upper covers loose (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished slightly
Pass94,490 miles (+7,275)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,490 miles
- Test number
- 822307179456
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass87,215 miles (+2,164)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,215 miles
- Test number
- 666780754645
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes close to fuel filter mounting position (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass85,051 miles (+2,232)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 85,051 miles
- Test number
- 804432010051
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken
Pass82,819 miles (+3,647)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 82,819 miles
- Test number
- 513383548338
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,172 miles (+5,873)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 79,172 miles
- Test number
- 903594418432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust hanger adrift,exhaust system still secure.
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.
Pass73,299 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 73,299 miles
- Test number
- 847982065188
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust bracket broken
Fail73,296 miles (+7,260)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,296 miles
- Test number
- 236742965422
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust bracket broken
Pass66,036 miles (+7)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,036 miles
- Test number
- 879574464158
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracking in tread pattern
Fail66,029 miles (+7,876)1 dangerous2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,029 miles
- Test number
- 405743464146
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracking in tread pattern
Pass58,153 miles5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 58,153 miles
- Test number
- 336282063104
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
- NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
- NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated
- NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail58,153 miles (+399)3 failures7 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,153 miles
- Test number
- 309982663125
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
- NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
- NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated
- NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,754 miles (+3,461)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 57,754 miles
- Test number
- 767417142252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 54,293 miles
- Test number
- 526120361217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,293 miles (+6,147)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,293 miles
- Test number
- 656790661259
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass48,146 miles (+9,147)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 48,146 miles
- Test number
- 774714440275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,999 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 38,999 miles
- Test number
- 163696568363
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail38,999 miles (+13,694)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,999 miles
- Test number
- 634706768348
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass25,305 miles (+5,959)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 25,305 miles
- Test number
- 981013097147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 19,346 miles
- Test number
- 914230376205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 XJL
- Does LB03 XJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XJL is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 XJL?
- The MOT on LB03 XJL is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 XJL done?
- LB03 XJL was recorded at 114,082 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,791 miles a year.
- Has LB03 XJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 XJL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB03 XJL 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 XJL find?
- LB03 XJL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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