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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 XLCMOT history

LB03 XLC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,022 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 XLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 XLC was last recorded at 110,022 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2010: 36,150 miles, lower than 56,991 miles on 15 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,935 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,087 miles
Average per year
4,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,022 miles
  • 2024 – 105,935 miles
  • 2023 – 101,359 miles
  • 2022 – 97,146 miles
  • 2021 – 92,814 miles
  • 2020 – 88,473 miles
  • 2019 – 81,640 miles
  • 2018 – 70,332 miles
  • 2017 – 68,599 miles
  • 2016 – 67,095 miles
  • 2015 – 64,180 miles
  • 2014 – 60,191 miles
  • 2013 – 54,706 miles
  • 2012 – 49,529 miles
  • 2011 – 44,377 miles
  • 2010 – 36,150 miles
  • 2009 – 56,991 miles
  • 2008 – 30,108 miles
  • 2007 – 27,024 miles
  • 2006 – 21,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,022 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,022 miles
    Test number
    150986898673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail110,022 miles (+4,087)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,022 miles
    Test number
    201482661868
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,935 miles (+4,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,935 miles
    Test number
    965160002188
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass101,359 miles (+4,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,359 miles
    Test number
    414109843831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass97,146 miles (+4,332)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,146 miles
    Test number
    950974006048
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,814 miles (+4,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,814 miles
    Test number
    222346254354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,473 miles (+6,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    672091530470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass81,640 miles (+11,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    507394080730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass70,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,332 miles
    Test number
    376433032100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,332 miles (+1,733)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,332 miles
    Test number
    510104523311
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass68,599 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    503894822375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight movement nearside door mirror

  12. Fail68,596 miles (+1,501)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,596 miles
    Test number
    301139907881
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight movement nearside door mirror

  13. Pass67,095 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    668207607345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    377313165103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,180 miles (+3,989)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    918581065188
    • 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass60,191 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    776309144148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,181 miles (+5,475)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,181 miles
    Test number
    437678644197
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass54,706 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    326155943163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on tread.
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut on outer wall.

  19. Fail54,706 miles (+5,177)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    758801343157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on tread.
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut on outer wall.

  20. Pass49,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    649039042173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,529 miles (+5,152)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    228359342451
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass44,377 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,377 miles
    Test number
    957206941137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,150 miles (-20,841)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,150 miles
    Test number
    770698840160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,991 miles (+26,883)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,991 miles
    Test number
    533996669183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,108 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,108 miles
    Test number
    241633088430
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass30,108 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,108 miles
    Test number
    392693888123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,024 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,024 miles
    Test number
    110149657141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,604 miles
    Test number
    131471276134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 XLC

Does LB03 XLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XLC is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 XLC?
The MOT on LB03 XLC is valid until 1 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 XLC done?
LB03 XLC was recorded at 110,022 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,545 miles a year.
Has LB03 XLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 XLC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 XLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 XLC find?
LB03 XLC passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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