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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LC03 LTTMOT history

LC03 LTT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2025.

LC03 LTT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2026
Mileage
166,346 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 LTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 LTT was last recorded at 166,346 miles on 4 Jan 2025, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,783 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
563 miles
Average per year
6,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,346 miles
  • 2023 – 165,783 miles
  • 2022 – 161,733 miles
  • 2021 – 157,127 miles
  • 2020 – 152,229 miles
  • 2019 – 147,753 miles
  • 2018 – 142,682 miles
  • 2017 – 134,912 miles
  • 2016 – 131,100 miles
  • 2015 – 127,938 miles
  • 2014 – 120,895 miles
  • 2013 – 115,617 miles
  • 2012 – 113,839 miles
  • 2011 – 108,173 miles
  • 2010 – 101,521 miles
  • 2008 – 84,815 miles
  • 2007 – 70,524 miles
  • 2006 – 43,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,346 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,346 miles
    Test number
    259108216767
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  2. Fail166,346 miles (+563)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,346 miles
    Test number
    310829695841
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  3. Pass165,783 miles (+4,050)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,783 miles
    Test number
    624782548569
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass161,733 miles (+4,606)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,733 miles
    Test number
    416315894887
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass157,127 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,127 miles
    Test number
    113757459495
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail157,127 miles (+4,898)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,127 miles
    Test number
    757209827722
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass152,229 miles (+4,476)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,229 miles
    Test number
    387816903573
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass147,753 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,753 miles
    Test number
    229517138400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,682 miles (+7,770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,682 miles
    Test number
    560399836843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front brake hoses cracking
  10. Pass134,912 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,912 miles
    Test number
    522374925243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,100 miles
    Test number
    153311151311
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear lipped (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail131,100 miles (+3,162)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,100 miles
    Test number
    603098326366
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear lipped (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass127,938 miles (+7,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,938 miles
    Test number
    327873165169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass120,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,895 miles
    Test number
    618628664126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail120,895 miles (+5,278)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,895 miles
    Test number
    687468864186
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass115,617 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,617 miles
    Test number
    217705273446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,839 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    449903082027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,173 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    195061061489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,521 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    372329320094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,475 miles (+16,660)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,475 miles
    Test number
    951068920088
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChip in windscreen.
    • NoteDrivers wing undershield touching wheel on lock.
  21. Pass84,815 miles (+14,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,815 miles
    Test number
    164760278193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass70,524 miles (+26,530)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    120149067284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    831469226104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 LTT

Does LC03 LTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC03 LTT expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC03 LTT?
The MOT on LC03 LTT expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC03 LTT done?
LC03 LTT was recorded at 166,346 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2025, an average of 6,557 miles a year.
Has LC03 LTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 LTT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC03 LTT 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 LC03 LTT find?
LC03 LTT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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