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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LE03 MDFMOT history

LE03 MDF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LE03 MDF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,995 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 MDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 MDF was last recorded at 93,995 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,998 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,997 miles
Average per year
3,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,995 miles
  • 2022 – 87,998 miles
  • 2021 – 80,870 miles
  • 2020 – 73,890 miles
  • 2017 – 73,735 miles
  • 2016 – 72,640 miles
  • 2015 – 71,767 miles
  • 2014 – 69,149 miles
  • 2012 – 64,636 miles
  • 2010 – 53,814 miles
  • 2009 – 50,801 miles
  • 2008 – 47,413 miles
  • 2007 – 42,882 miles
  • 2006 – 29,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,995 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,995 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,995 miles
    Test number
    827233596447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,998 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,998 miles
    Test number
    801138652664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail87,986 miles (+7,116)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,986 miles
    Test number
    313125969135
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  4. Pass80,870 miles (+6,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    288732004729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  5. Pass73,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    966858581314
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail73,890 miles (+155)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    798522960138
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,735 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    991071857322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,688 miles (+1,048)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,688 miles
    Test number
    708633984501
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass72,640 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,640 miles
    Test number
    547816014440
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm, rear bushes have play in them nearing the limit
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have outer side wall damage in various places
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel rims are bent
    • AdvisoryEML is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre has damage to the inner side wall

  10. Fail72,611 miles (+844)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    983765342124
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm, rear bushes have play in them nearing the limit
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have outer side wall damage in various places
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel rims are bent
    • AdvisoryEML is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre has damage to the inner side wall

  11. Pass71,767 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,767 miles
    Test number
    207770465400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail71,720 miles (+2,571)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    549840045179
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass69,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    136334984010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,149 miles (+4,513)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    897834084023
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass64,636 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    977651872176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,629 miles (+10,815)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,629 miles
    Test number
    999999052131
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass53,814 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,814 miles
    Test number
    322535930330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,801 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    251368029358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail50,789 miles (+24)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    414547829330
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail50,765 miles (+3,352)8 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    723064529398
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll road wheels damaged
    • NoteBoth offside tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a large cut in the inner sidewall

  21. Pass47,413 miles (+51)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,413 miles
    Test number
    442385628396
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres have substantial cuts in the outer sidewalls
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn almost bald on inner edges
    • NoteLarge cut in offside rear tyre,inner sidewall. small cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn almost bald on inner edge

  22. Fail47,362 miles (+4,480)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,362 miles
    Test number
    460962728413
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres have substantial cuts in the outer sidewalls
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn almost bald on inner edges
    • NoteLarge cut in offside rear tyre,inner sidewall. small cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn almost bald on inner edge

  23. Pass42,882 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,882 miles
    Test number
    994647807367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    421322677075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,090 miles (+10,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    520308667007
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass29,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,862 miles
    Test number
    151829166429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 MDF

Does LE03 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 MDF is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 MDF?
The MOT on LE03 MDF is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 MDF done?
LE03 MDF was recorded at 93,995 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,151 miles a year.
Has LE03 MDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 MDF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LE03 MDF 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 LE03 MDF find?
LE03 MDF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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