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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LE03 OHXMOT history

LE03 OHX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

LE03 OHX black 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 31 May 2027
Mileage
130,820 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 OHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 OHX was last recorded at 130,820 miles on 27 May 2026, 3,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,000 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,820 miles
Average per year
5,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,820 miles
  • 2025 – 127,000 miles
  • 2024 – 122,633 miles
  • 2023 – 118,896 miles
  • 2022 – 114,946 miles
  • 2021 – 111,751 miles
  • 2019 – 109,682 miles
  • 2018 – 109,035 miles
  • 2017 – 107,444 miles
  • 2016 – 93,053 miles
  • 2015 – 69,496 miles
  • 2014 – 51,754 miles
  • 2013 – 49,559 miles
  • 2012 – 46,901 miles
  • 2011 – 44,264 miles
  • 2010 – 40,382 miles
  • 2009 – 33,368 miles
  • 2008 – 29,232 miles
  • 2007 – 24,987 miles
  • 2006 – 18,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,820 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,820 miles (+3,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,820 miles
    Test number
    586575608479
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass127,000 miles (+4,367)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,000 miles
    Test number
    294886966361
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass122,633 miles (+3,737)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,633 miles
    Test number
    349431006084
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,896 miles (+3,950)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,896 miles
    Test number
    857917753099
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reverse travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass114,946 miles (+3,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    551335815570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,751 miles (+2,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    108270052331
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,682 miles
    Test number
    116562142006
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,682 miles (+647)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,682 miles
    Test number
    129176165398
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,035 miles (+1,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,035 miles
    Test number
    104186003270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    903217742612
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail107,444 miles (+14,391)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    700412976268
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass93,053 miles (+23,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,053 miles
    Test number
    373874149370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,496 miles (+17,742)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,496 miles
    Test number
    766446465165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass51,754 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,754 miles
    Test number
    378589134121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,559 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,559 miles
    Test number
    729367203256
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

  16. Fail49,599 miles (+2,698)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    317667103451
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

  17. Pass46,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,901 miles
    Test number
    765744392159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,901 miles (+2,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,901 miles
    Test number
    148294192163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass44,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,264 miles
    Test number
    528155091172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail44,264 miles (+3,882)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,264 miles
    Test number
    728664791198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass40,382 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    824226690179
    • NoteCuts to nsf tyre outer wall (not to canvas)
    • NoteOsf,nsf & nsr wheel inner rims damage

  22. Fail40,382 miles (+7,014)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    381086490166
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • NoteCuts to nsf tyre outer wall (not to canvas)
    • NoteOsf,nsf & nsr wheel inner rims damage

  23. Pass33,368 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,368 miles
    Test number
    204914489119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,367 miles (+4,135)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,367 miles
    Test number
    282833689456
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass29,232 miles (+4,245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    691384218211
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass24,987 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,987 miles
    Test number
    874654507237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,176 miles
    Test number
    721170916242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 OHX

Does LE03 OHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 OHX is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 OHX?
The MOT on LE03 OHX is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 OHX done?
LE03 OHX was recorded at 130,820 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,681 miles a year.
Has LE03 OHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 OHX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LE03 OHX 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 OHX find?
LE03 OHX passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 4 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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