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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LE03 SSVMOT history

LE03 SSV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LE03 SSV silver 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 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,701 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 SSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 SSV was last recorded at 86,701 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,355 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,346 miles
Average per year
3,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,701 miles
  • 2025 – 84,355 miles
  • 2024 – 84,209 miles
  • 2021 – 84,080 miles
  • 2020 – 83,577 miles
  • 2019 – 77,114 miles
  • 2018 – 71,180 miles
  • 2017 – 66,977 miles
  • 2016 – 63,204 miles
  • 2015 – 58,590 miles
  • 2014 – 53,280 miles
  • 2013 – 47,856 miles
  • 2012 – 41,897 miles
  • 2011 – 35,076 miles
  • 2010 – 29,641 miles
  • 2009 – 24,918 miles
  • 2008 – 17,510 miles
  • 2007 – 14,883 miles
  • 2006 – 13,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,701 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc back plate corroded both sides
  • AdvisoryVehicle undercarriage covered in underseal

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,701 miles (+2,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,701 miles
    Test number
    500527486720
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc back plate corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryVehicle undercarriage covered in underseal

  2. Pass84,355 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,355 miles
    Test number
    962515224266
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied underneath vehicle

  3. Pass84,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,209 miles
    Test number
    596555406056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  4. Fail84,209 miles (+129)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,209 miles
    Test number
    537620561162
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency low

  5. Pass84,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,080 miles
    Test number
    832902314758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail84,080 miles (+503)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,080 miles
    Test number
    410859493074
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass83,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,577 miles
    Test number
    652327650994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,577 miles (+6,463)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,577 miles
    Test number
    749127571205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,114 miles
    Test number
    123412544282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail77,114 miles (+5,934)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,114 miles
    Test number
    971032091024
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass71,180 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,180 miles
    Test number
    429505845385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,977 miles
    Test number
    147457126371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,977 miles (+3,773)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,977 miles
    Test number
    593091737675
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass63,204 miles (+4,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,204 miles
    Test number
    593823702681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass58,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    996441905102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,590 miles (+5,310)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    785640805168
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass53,280 miles (+5,424)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,280 miles
    Test number
    638586314138
    • NoteTyre light on

  18. Pass47,856 miles (+5,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,856 miles
    Test number
    779593503183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,897 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,897 miles
    Test number
    728111532149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,803 miles (+6,727)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    218356622405
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on edges and sidewall damaged

  21. Pass35,076 miles (+5,435)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    347776001120
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn inner edge

  22. Pass29,641 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,641 miles
    Test number
    182354710199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,424 miles (+4,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,424 miles
    Test number
    230767300134
    • FailureNearside 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)

  24. Pass24,918 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    754059319173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail24,839 miles (+7,329)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,839 miles
    Test number
    362245319186
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass17,510 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,510 miles
    Test number
    354822918176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,883 miles (+1,801)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,883 miles
    Test number
    294860217401
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted

  28. Pass13,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,082 miles
    Test number
    364784196084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 SSV

Does LE03 SSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 SSV is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 SSV?
The MOT on LE03 SSV is valid until 24 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 SSV done?
LE03 SSV was recorded at 86,701 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,644 miles a year.
Has LE03 SSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 SSV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LE03 SSV 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 SSV find?
LE03 SSV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc back plate corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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