BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LB03 XMHMOT history
LB03 XMH is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 157,035 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 XMH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 XMH was last recorded at 157,035 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 May 2008: 12,344 miles, lower than 42,521 miles on 25 Jun 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 157,034 miles · 25 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,035 miles
- 2024 – 156,458 miles
- 2023 – 155,937 miles
- 2022 – 146,755 miles
- 2021 – 139,577 miles
- 2020 – 135,826 miles
- 2019 – 132,399 miles
- 2018 – 129,449 miles
- 2017 – 127,691 miles
- 2016 – 123,661 miles
- 2015 – 120,991 miles
- 2014 – 112,567 miles
- 2013 – 102,272 miles
- 2012 – 91,390 miles
- 2011 – 79,041 miles
- 2010 – 68,107 miles
- 2009 – 56,908 miles
- 2008 – 12,344 miles
- 2007 – 42,521 miles
- 2006 – 35,181 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,035 miles
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,035 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 157,035 miles
- Test number
- 698476916600
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail157,034 miles (+576)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,034 miles
- Test number
- 324201500403
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass156,458 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 156,458 miles
- Test number
- 122795700258
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
Fail156,457 miles (+520)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,457 miles
- Test number
- 450977528832
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
Pass155,937 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 155,937 miles
- Test number
- 328866180042
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMain beam lamp not working in dash
Fail155,936 miles (+9,181)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,936 miles
- Test number
- 675196811413
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryMain beam lamp not working in dash
Pass146,755 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 146,755 miles
- Test number
- 176611242992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,755 miles (+7,178)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,755 miles
- Test number
- 225742219228
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,577 miles (+3,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 139,577 miles
- Test number
- 307127873073
- 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))
Pass135,826 miles (+3,427)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 135,826 miles
- Test number
- 104155682013
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,399 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 132,399 miles
- Test number
- 488993004807
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail132,399 miles (+2,950)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,399 miles
- Test number
- 694979605007
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass129,449 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 129,449 miles
- Test number
- 952529946458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,691 miles (+4,030)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 127,691 miles
- Test number
- 560802614525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,661 miles (+2,670)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 123,661 miles
- Test number
- 438292449726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,991 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 120,991 miles
- Test number
- 246693035480
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake discs worn/corroded
Fail120,991 miles (+8,424)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,991 miles
- Test number
- 787623735130
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake discs worn/corroded
Pass112,567 miles (+10,295)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 112,567 miles
- Test number
- 419305434175
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,272 miles (+10,882)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 102,272 miles
- Test number
- 388032723125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,390 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 91,390 miles
- Test number
- 175398612129
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail91,374 miles (+12,333)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,374 miles
- Test number
- 275107012151
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,041 miles (+10,934)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 79,041 miles
- Test number
- 685709501131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,107 miles (+11,199)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 68,107 miles
- Test number
- 594058210174
- NoteParking brake efficiency slightly low on n/s.
Pass56,908 miles (+44,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 56,908 miles
- Test number
- 564355729196
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass12,344 miles (-30,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 12,344 miles
- Test number
- 104599828109
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,521 miles (+7,340)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 42,521 miles
- Test number
- 541446877105
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass35,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 35,181 miles
- Test number
- 873050486139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 XMH
- Does LB03 XMH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XMH is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 XMH?
- The MOT on LB03 XMH is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 XMH done?
- LB03 XMH was recorded at 157,035 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,276 miles a year.
- Has LB03 XMH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 XMH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB03 XMH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB03 XMH find?
- LB03 XMH passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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