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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB03 XKUMOT history

LB03 XKU is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,325 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 XKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 XKU was last recorded at 75,325 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,257 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,068 miles
Average per year
3,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,325 miles
  • 2024 – 73,257 miles
  • 2023 – 70,411 miles
  • 2022 – 67,267 miles
  • 2021 – 63,400 miles
  • 2020 – 59,212 miles
  • 2019 – 51,904 miles
  • 2018 – 46,034 miles
  • 2017 – 41,302 miles
  • 2016 – 35,946 miles
  • 2015 – 31,240 miles
  • 2014 – 26,325 miles
  • 2013 – 20,584 miles
  • 2012 – 17,499 miles
  • 2011 – 15,400 miles
  • 2010 – 12,893 miles
  • 2009 – 9,571 miles
  • 2008 – 8,468 miles
  • 2007 – 6,435 miles
  • 2006 – 4,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,325 miles (+2,068)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    190732931551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass73,257 miles (+2,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    302261977386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass70,411 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,411 miles
    Test number
    593097960389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,267 miles
    Test number
    811733587674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,267 miles (+3,867)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,267 miles
    Test number
    174016469945
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,400 miles (+4,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    288461780042
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass59,212 miles (+7,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    893919324174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre centre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,904 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    956021768259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,034 miles (+4,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    628433954497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass41,302 miles (+5,356)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,302 miles
    Test number
    926945879568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Slightly Smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight Oil Leak

  11. Pass35,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    208337346387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,946 miles (+4,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    161297670946
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

  13. Pass31,240 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,240 miles
    Test number
    187966855179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,325 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,325 miles
    Test number
    217781264185
    • NoteBoth front tyers perrished and cut

  15. Fail26,325 miles (+5,741)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,325 miles
    Test number
    426621264144
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyers perrished and cut

  16. Pass20,584 miles (+3,085)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,584 miles
    Test number
    749927253189
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & worn.
    • NoteFront brake pad linning approx 70% worn low.

  17. Pass17,499 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,499 miles
    Test number
    279094952429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,400 miles (+2,507)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,400 miles
    Test number
    965542061101
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake pad linning approx 90% worn low !!!

  19. Pass12,893 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,893 miles
    Test number
    602586450196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,571 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    9,571 miles
    Test number
    494154169193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,468 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    8,468 miles
    Test number
    290459758160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail6,435 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,435 miles
    Test number
    171573677134
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSide wall damage to both front tyres

  23. Pass6,435 miles (+2,013)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    6,435 miles
    Test number
    652513777159
    • NoteSide wall damage to both front tyres

  24. Pass4,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    4,422 miles
    Test number
    440807376195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 XKU

Does LB03 XKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XKU is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 XKU?
The MOT on LB03 XKU is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 XKU done?
LB03 XKU was recorded at 75,325 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,640 miles a year.
Has LB03 XKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 XKU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 XKU 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 XKU find?
LB03 XKU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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