BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LE03 RTUMOT history
LE03 RTU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 148,357 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,256 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 RTU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 RTU was last recorded at 148,357 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,357 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,256 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,357 miles
- 2022 – 148,324 miles
- 2021 – 148,289 miles
- 2020 – 144,845 miles
- 2019 – 127,947 miles
- 2018 – 121,711 miles
- 2017 – 118,313 miles
- 2016 – 111,312 miles
- 2015 – 103,590 miles
- 2014 – 95,701 miles
- 2013 – 84,845 miles
- 2012 – 75,764 miles
- 2011 – 73,965 miles
- 2010 – 67,102 miles
- 2009 – 67,060 miles
- 2008 – 61,372 miles
- 2007 – 49,723 miles
- 2006 – 49,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,357 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,357 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 148,357 miles
- Test number
- 673867845936
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail148,357 miles (+33)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,357 miles
- Test number
- 786872731111
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass148,324 miles (+35)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 148,324 miles
- Test number
- 170318690207
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass148,289 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 148,289 miles
- Test number
- 779719960733
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail148,278 miles (+3,433)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,278 miles
- Test number
- 284702008775
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,845 miles
- Test number
- 418819567043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,845 miles (+7,067)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,845 miles
- Test number
- 882521813330
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass137,778 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 137,778 miles
- Test number
- 240407870442
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,778 miles (+9,831)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,778 miles
- Test number
- 619696319307
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,947 miles (+6,236)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 127,947 miles
- Test number
- 898905070033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 121,711 miles
- Test number
- 292230498304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,711 miles (+3,398)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,711 miles
- Test number
- 268302128590
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,313 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 118,313 miles
- Test number
- 591956274152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,300 miles (+6,988)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,300 miles
- Test number
- 782151687791
- FailureOffside Front 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 Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass111,312 miles (+7,722)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 111,312 miles
- Test number
- 401129879302
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
Pass103,590 miles (+7,889)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 103,590 miles
- Test number
- 146607585189
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass95,701 miles (+10,856)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 95,701 miles
- Test number
- 979450594109
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
Pass84,845 miles (+9,081)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 84,845 miles
- Test number
- 165225583146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,764 miles (+1,799)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,764 miles
- Test number
- 957044692183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,965 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 73,965 miles
- Test number
- 269753481182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
Fail73,965 miles (+6,863)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,965 miles
- Test number
- 877662081124
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
Pass67,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,102 miles
- Test number
- 861378950126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,102 miles (+42)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,102 miles
- Test number
- 111394050192
- DangerousN/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on edges
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass67,060 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 67,060 miles
- Test number
- 954181379102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail67,058 miles (+5,686)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,058 miles
- Test number
- 393314869196
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,372 miles (+11,649)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 61,372 miles
- Test number
- 982028848148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteN/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge
Pass49,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 49,723 miles
- Test number
- 562683647115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,723 miles (+25)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,723 miles
- Test number
- 671733947117
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail49,698 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,698 miles
- Test number
- 821238786155
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LE03 RTU
- Does LE03 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE03 RTU expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 RTU?
- The MOT on LE03 RTU expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE03 RTU done?
- LE03 RTU was recorded at 148,357 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 5,256 miles a year.
- Has LE03 RTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 RTU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE03 RTU 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 RTU find?
- LE03 RTU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 2 more.
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