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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LC03 WCLMOT history

LC03 WCL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

LC03 WCL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
98,426 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 WCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 WCL was last recorded at 98,426 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,408 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,426 miles
  • 2023 – 98,408 miles
  • 2022 – 97,299 miles
  • 2020 – 94,799 miles
  • 2018 – 94,789 miles
  • 2016 – 89,765 miles
  • 2015 – 84,346 miles
  • 2014 – 79,315 miles
  • 2013 – 71,565 miles
  • 2011 – 62,918 miles
  • 2010 – 55,290 miles
  • 2009 – 44,074 miles
  • 2008 – 35,802 miles
  • 2007 – 27,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,426 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,426 miles (+18)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    208080608628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,408 miles (+1,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,408 miles
    Test number
    129152652261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,299 miles (+2,500)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    630193887986
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,799 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,799 miles
    Test number
    879934698951
    • 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))

  5. Fail94,789 miles (+5,024)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,789 miles
    Test number
    307863811818
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  6. Pass89,765 miles (+5,419)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    267363295357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat slightly insercure

  7. Pass84,346 miles (+5,031)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,346 miles
    Test number
    256604555187
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner walls show signes off tear

  8. Pass79,315 miles (+7,750)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,315 miles
    Test number
    888952184171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,565 miles (+8,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    576857073017
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass62,918 miles (+7,628)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,918 miles
    Test number
    307348041358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES BOLD TO EDGE.

  11. Pass55,290 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    391061650322
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear service brake has only just met the required brake efficiency

  12. Fail55,290 miles (+11,216)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    530741250377
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass44,074 miles (+8,272)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    193707389159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,802 miles (+8,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,802 miles
    Test number
    981418738113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,462 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,462 miles
    Test number
    820703837093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone inner rear bushes have slight play.
    • NoteOffside mirror glass cracked not effecting view.

Questions about LC03 WCL

Does LC03 WCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC03 WCL expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC03 WCL?
The MOT on LC03 WCL expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC03 WCL done?
LC03 WCL was recorded at 98,426 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 4,030 miles a year.
Has LC03 WCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 WCL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LC03 WCL 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 WCL find?
LC03 WCL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 13 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 10 more.

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