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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB03 XMRMOT history

LB03 XMR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,689 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 XMR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 XMR was last recorded at 116,689 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 4,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2019: 94,114 miles, lower than 107,087 miles on 24 Aug 2015.

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
112,553 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,136 miles
Average per year
4,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,689 miles
  • 2025 – 112,553 miles
  • 2024 – 108,328 miles
  • 2023 – 104,858 miles
  • 2022 – 100,323 miles
  • 2021 – 95,746 miles
  • 2019 – 94,114 miles
  • 2015 – 107,087 miles
  • 2014 – 101,411 miles
  • 2013 – 92,189 miles
  • 2012 – 83,596 miles
  • 2011 – 77,710 miles
  • 2010 – 71,668 miles
  • 2009 – 61,324 miles
  • 2008 – 49,036 miles
  • 2007 – 39,604 miles
  • 2006 – 27,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,689 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,689 miles (+4,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,689 miles
    Test number
    380955974165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,553 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,553 miles
    Test number
    735192135855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,328 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,328 miles
    Test number
    168795294838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,858 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,858 miles
    Test number
    225750988309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,323 miles (+4,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,323 miles
    Test number
    226717486845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,746 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,746 miles
    Test number
    693315873856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,114 miles (-12,973)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,114 miles
    Test number
    249391311362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,087 miles (+5,676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,087 miles
    Test number
    543141311821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber top cover insecure

  9. Pass101,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,411 miles
    Test number
    255011734275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,411 miles (+9,222)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,411 miles
    Test number
    527591734207
    • FailureNearside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass92,189 miles (+8,593)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,189 miles
    Test number
    468496523274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass83,596 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    109894012231
    • NoteRadiator deteriorated

  13. Fail83,596 miles (+5,886)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    645422112285
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteRadiator deteriorated

  14. Pass77,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,710 miles
    Test number
    736079921295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,710 miles (+6,042)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,710 miles
    Test number
    787648121268
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass71,668 miles (+10,344)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    900089020280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,324 miles (+12,288)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,324 miles
    Test number
    434420139291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,036 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    174628718202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,604 miles
    Test number
    671730327255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,604 miles (+12,172)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,604 miles
    Test number
    344169317484
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass27,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    133520406282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,432 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    622359596155
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB03 XMR

Does LB03 XMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 XMR is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 XMR?
The MOT on LB03 XMR is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 XMR done?
LB03 XMR was recorded at 116,689 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,548 miles a year.
Has LB03 XMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 XMR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on LB03 XMR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 XMR find?
LB03 XMR passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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