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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LE03 MLYMOT history

LE03 MLY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LE03 MLY blue 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,496 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 MLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 MLY was last recorded at 148,496 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 10,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,584 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,912 miles
Average per year
5,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,496 miles
  • 2024 – 137,584 miles
  • 2023 – 133,083 miles
  • 2022 – 129,844 miles
  • 2021 – 127,974 miles
  • 2020 – 122,980 miles
  • 2019 – 117,420 miles
  • 2018 – 111,793 miles
  • 2017 – 106,930 miles
  • 2016 – 105,520 miles
  • 2015 – 97,777 miles
  • 2014 – 92,942 miles
  • 2013 – 80,647 miles
  • 2012 – 76,754 miles
  • 2011 – 70,967 miles
  • 2010 – 65,711 miles
  • 2009 – 59,165 miles
  • 2008 – 50,759 miles
  • 2007 – 45,693 miles
  • 2006 – 37,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,496 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,496 miles (+10,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,496 miles
    Test number
    215795864885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,584 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,584 miles
    Test number
    451885049651
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,083 miles (+3,239)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,083 miles
    Test number
    827301349719
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,844 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,844 miles
    Test number
    904424691229
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,974 miles (+4,994)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,974 miles
    Test number
    836736037775
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass122,980 miles (+5,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,980 miles
    Test number
    151183034318
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass117,420 miles (+5,627)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    707487274558
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass111,793 miles (+4,863)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    870432852362
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass106,930 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,930 miles
    Test number
    738304382167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail106,920 miles (+1,400)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,920 miles
    Test number
    992997924653
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass105,520 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,520 miles
    Test number
    210485093794
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail105,512 miles (+7,735)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,512 miles
    Test number
    918494193185
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass97,777 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,777 miles
    Test number
    479936836250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail97,775 miles (+4,833)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    595834224363
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass92,942 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,942 miles
    Test number
    259291514277
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail92,941 miles (+12,294)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    957801814254
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass80,647 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    389260723473
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NotePlay steering arms/rack ends
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear chassis subframe mount area

  18. Fail80,647 miles (+3,893)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    868737103201
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NotePlay steering arms/rack ends
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear chassis subframe mount area

  19. Pass76,754 miles (+5,787)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,754 miles
    Test number
    189306292165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteTyre warning light on

  20. Fail70,967 miles1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    456755991106
    • DangerousHandbrake lever handle not fitted securely on lever
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteFront discs partially corroded
    • NoteFuel cap seal deterioarated - unlike to pass next mot

  21. Pass70,967 miles (+5,256)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    755645591124
    • DangerousHandbrake lever handle not fitted securely on lever
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteFront discs partially corroded
    • NoteFuel cap seal deterioarated - unlike to pass next mot

  22. Pass65,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    780061300210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,711 miles (+6,546)2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    910007590160
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Pass59,165 miles (+8,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    324354299137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,759 miles (+5,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    773251068106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass45,693 miles (+8,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,693 miles
    Test number
    231327717421
    • NoteRear brake discs slight corrosion

  27. Fail37,076 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,076 miles
    Test number
    664296586035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  28. Pass37,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,076 miles
    Test number
    763106486056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 MLY

Does LE03 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 MLY is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE03 MLY?
The MOT on LE03 MLY is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 MLY done?
LE03 MLY was recorded at 148,496 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
Has LE03 MLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 MLY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LE03 MLY 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 MLY find?
LE03 MLY passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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