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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LE03 RKNMOT history

LE03 RKN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

LE03 RKN 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 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,944 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 RKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 RKN was last recorded at 97,944 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,506 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
4,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,944 miles
  • 2025 – 97,506 miles
  • 2024 – 97,093 miles
  • 2023 – 96,802 miles
  • 2021 – 95,479 miles
  • 2020 – 94,763 miles
  • 2019 – 93,741 miles
  • 2018 – 93,289 miles
  • 2017 – 87,036 miles
  • 2016 – 80,027 miles
  • 2015 – 72,384 miles
  • 2014 – 64,067 miles
  • 2013 – 59,594 miles
  • 2012 – 58,809 miles
  • 2011 – 48,996 miles
  • 2010 – 45,798 miles
  • 2009 – 39,691 miles
  • 2008 – 32,828 miles
  • 2007 – 30,035 miles
  • 2006 – 16,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,944 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,944 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,944 miles
    Test number
    203866300206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass97,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    842564833436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail97,506 miles (+413)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    869552852455
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass97,093 miles (+291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    781724157064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPre july 2003 EML warning light on

  5. Pass96,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,802 miles
    Test number
    136620063348
    • AdvisoryEML light is on pre july 2003

  6. Fail96,793 miles (+1,314)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,793 miles
    Test number
    331527767858
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light is on pre july 2003

  7. Pass95,479 miles (+716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,479 miles
    Test number
    903680781660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  8. Pass94,763 miles (+1,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,763 miles
    Test number
    440057090809
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass93,741 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    840764576555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,289 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    175367641875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,036 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,036 miles
    Test number
    349576896023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,613 miles (+6,586)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,613 miles
    Test number
    378377792014
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass80,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,027 miles
    Test number
    863773030867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,027 miles (+7,643)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,027 miles
    Test number
    468798357856
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 / 35 / 18 Conti (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,384 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    405224815153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,067 miles (+4,473)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    868441494073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass59,594 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    189976893488
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorated and corroded

  18. Fail59,594 miles (+785)3 dangerous2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    155175893417
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on the min legal limit of 1.6mm just passable
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorated and corroded

  19. Pass58,809 miles (+9,813)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,809 miles
    Test number
    106992682087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres slightly cracked

  20. Pass48,996 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,996 miles
    Test number
    986164891064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,798 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,798 miles
    Test number
    744008870055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass39,691 miles (+6,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    684826499044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass32,828 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,828 miles
    Test number
    173286898433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    554912397094
    • 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)

  25. Fail30,035 miles (+13,166)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    972762997073
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  26. Pass16,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,869 miles
    Test number
    854898586027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 RKN

Does LE03 RKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 RKN is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 RKN?
The MOT on LE03 RKN is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 RKN done?
LE03 RKN was recorded at 97,944 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
Has LE03 RKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 RKN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 RKN 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 RKN find?
LE03 RKN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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