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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LC03 WCTMOT history

LC03 WCT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2022.

LC03 WCT grey 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 1 Jul 2023
Mileage
182,330 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 WCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 WCT was last recorded at 182,330 miles on 22 Jun 2022, 8,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,030 miles · 2 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,300 miles
Average per year
8,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,330 miles
  • 2021 – 174,030 miles
  • 2020 – 170,248 miles
  • 2019 – 169,065 miles
  • 2017 – 163,300 miles
  • 2016 – 153,635 miles
  • 2014 – 136,881 miles
  • 2013 – 108,513 miles
  • 2012 – 91,492 miles
  • 2011 – 91,263 miles
  • 2010 – 82,243 miles
  • 2009 – 72,335 miles
  • 2008 – 68,337 miles
  • 2007 – 58,799 miles
  • 2006 – 45,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,330 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive needs further inspection due too underguards (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    182,330 miles
    Test number
    680984979868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive needs further inspection due too underguards (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail182,330 miles (+8,300)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,330 miles
    Test number
    273841523979
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared light from dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive needs further inspection due too underguards (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass174,030 miles (+3,782)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    174,030 miles
    Test number
    214659560004
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  4. Pass170,248 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    170,248 miles
    Test number
    286703721352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,065 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    169,065 miles
    Test number
    576921425461
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail169,065 miles2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,065 miles
    Test number
    826851033420
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    724493710485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wing corroded, No sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. FailMileage not read1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    716522219755
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due too poor condition of exhaust back box (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper blades not tested (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wing corroded, No sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass163,300 miles (+9,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    163,300 miles
    Test number
    544181530603
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
  10. Pass153,635 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    153,635 miles
    Test number
    335438473624
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail153,622 miles (+16,741)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,622 miles
    Test number
    660534493796
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass136,881 miles (+28,368)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,881 miles
    Test number
    119737804240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,513 miles (+17,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,513 miles
    Test number
    307231413200
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass91,492 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,492 miles
    Test number
    507521242264
    • 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. Fail91,487 miles (+224)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,487 miles
    Test number
    267576112210
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass91,263 miles (+9,020)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,263 miles
    Test number
    449662361166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,243 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,243 miles
    Test number
    211914880192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,335 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    221054379454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,337 miles (+9,538)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    733146688181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,799 miles (+13,142)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    230827587464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,657 miles (+2,394)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    864928486100
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point rubber block missing
  22. Pass43,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    873687416181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 WCT

Does LC03 WCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC03 WCT expired on 1 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC03 WCT?
The MOT on LC03 WCT expired on 1 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC03 WCT done?
LC03 WCT was recorded at 182,330 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2022, an average of 8,609 miles a year.
Has LC03 WCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 WCT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LC03 WCT 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 WCT find?
LC03 WCT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive needs further inspection due too underguards.

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