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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LE03 PYFMOT history

LE03 PYF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LE03 PYF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,719 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 PYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 PYF was last recorded at 163,719 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,719 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,719 miles
  • 2025 – 154,445 miles
  • 2024 – 148,292 miles
  • 2023 – 137,667 miles
  • 2019 – 132,499 miles
  • 2018 – 126,720 miles
  • 2017 – 122,734 miles
  • 2016 – 119,438 miles
  • 2015 – 111,811 miles
  • 2014 – 108,354 miles
  • 2013 – 98,719 miles
  • 2012 – 96,410 miles
  • 2011 – 91,319 miles
  • 2010 – 85,557 miles
  • 2009 – 72,223 miles
  • 2008 – 57,124 miles
  • 2007 – 45,196 miles
  • 2006 – 37,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,719 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre shows signs of rubbing wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear both wheels have alloy weld repairsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll brake disc corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHazards double flashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Damage to nearside front floor pan

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,719 miles
    Test number
    749213029326
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre shows signs of rubbing wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear both wheels have alloy weld repairs
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryHazards double flash
  2. Fail163,719 miles (+9,274)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,719 miles
    Test number
    816933115054
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre shows signs of rubbing wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear both wheels have alloy weld repairs
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryHazards double flash
  3. Pass154,445 miles (+6,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,445 miles
    Test number
    894471879382
    • 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))
  4. Pass148,292 miles (+10,625)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,292 miles
    Test number
    939437189711
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass137,667 miles (+5,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,667 miles
    Test number
    862205535273
    • 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))
  6. Pass132,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,499 miles
    Test number
    449621914235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail132,499 miles (+5,779)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,499 miles
    Test number
    635086045065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass126,720 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,720 miles
    Test number
    956087472453
    • AdvisoryCentral interior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail126,706 miles (+3,972)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,706 miles
    Test number
    148330532476
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral interior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass122,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    136854983027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front floor pan
  11. Fail122,734 miles (+3,296)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    289906794039
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front floor pan
  12. Pass119,438 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    736165945338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front floor pan
  13. Fail119,438 miles (+7,627)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    565502441385
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front floor pan
  14. Pass111,811 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,811 miles
    Test number
    909765955120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,354 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,354 miles
    Test number
    837850814297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,719 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,719 miles
    Test number
    256050223265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  17. Fail98,718 miles (+2,308)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,718 miles
    Test number
    565100123205
    • 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 indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  18. Pass96,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    736462322218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,410 miles (+5,091)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    358502622250
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass91,319 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    776231361136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,557 miles (+13,334)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,557 miles
    Test number
    251979870440
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link.
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper wishbone outer joints.
  22. Pass72,223 miles (+15,099)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    762073379172
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection
    • NoteSlight stone chip to the windscreen
  23. Pass57,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    251348778164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,124 miles (+11,928)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    294848278415
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  25. Pass45,196 miles (+7,977)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    142142277101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance at it's maximum of 25% - possibly due to worn brake pads, advise rectification
    • NoteThe 'rim protector' section of both front tyres are damaged in several areas - please look for exposed cords from time to time
  26. Pass37,219 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    272183666421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,201 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,201 miles
    Test number
    390211966155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE03 PYF

Does LE03 PYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 PYF is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 PYF?
The MOT on LE03 PYF is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 PYF done?
LE03 PYF was recorded at 163,719 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,218 miles a year.
Has LE03 PYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 PYF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 PYF 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 PYF find?
LE03 PYF passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre shows signs of rubbing wheel arch; rear both wheels have alloy weld repairs, and 2 more.

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