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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LE03 NFPMOT history

LE03 NFP is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 12 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

LE03 NFP 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 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
156,986 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 NFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 NFP was last recorded at 156,986 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 4,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,300 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,686 miles
Average per year
6,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,986 miles
  • 2022 – 152,300 miles
  • 2021 – 144,998 miles
  • 2020 – 142,410 miles
  • 2019 – 142,401 miles
  • 2018 – 135,878 miles
  • 2017 – 130,648 miles
  • 2015 – 117,323 miles
  • 2014 – 106,086 miles
  • 2013 – 99,937 miles
  • 2012 – 93,069 miles
  • 2011 – 86,204 miles
  • 2010 – 75,640 miles
  • 2009 – 59,656 miles
  • 2007 – 50,460 miles
  • 2006 – 38,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,986 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
  • AdvisoryPassenger rear wheel arch signs of corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,986 miles (+4,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,986 miles
    Test number
    740847812030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryPassenger rear wheel arch signs of corrosion

  2. Pass152,300 miles (+7,302)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,300 miles
    Test number
    728715024127
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass144,998 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,998 miles
    Test number
    247376258497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,410 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,410 miles
    Test number
    558112617446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,401 miles (+6,523)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,401 miles
    Test number
    110954663135
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,878 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,878 miles
    Test number
    383384710210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,648 miles (+13,325)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,648 miles
    Test number
    320949706990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,323 miles (+11,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,323 miles
    Test number
    599681275147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,086 miles (+6,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,086 miles
    Test number
    206576654155
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass99,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    119267853125
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

  11. Fail99,937 miles (+6,868)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    567147753197
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

  12. Pass93,069 miles (+6,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,069 miles
    Test number
    545116592028
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass86,204 miles (+10,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    997919231080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,640 miles (+15,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,640 miles
    Test number
    992425030071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass59,656 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    751427209038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,460 miles (+6)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    244435737337
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteAirbag warning light lit

  17. Fail50,454 miles (+12,372)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,454 miles
    Test number
    611164137396
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteAirbag warning light lit

  18. Pass38,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,082 miles
    Test number
    341095316255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 NFP

Does LE03 NFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 NFP expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 NFP?
The MOT on LE03 NFP expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 NFP done?
LE03 NFP was recorded at 156,986 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
Has LE03 NFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 NFP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LE03 NFP 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 NFP find?
LE03 NFP passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; crack in windscreen; passenger rear wheel arch signs of corrosion.

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