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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LE03 SUFMOT history

LE03 SUF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LE03 SUF 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,133 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 SUF
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
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 SUF was last recorded at 104,133 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 1,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,336 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,797 miles
Average per year
4,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,133 miles
  • 2025 – 102,336 miles
  • 2024 – 101,675 miles
  • 2023 – 101,154 miles
  • 2022 – 100,241 miles
  • 2021 – 97,707 miles
  • 2020 – 95,748 miles
  • 2019 – 90,314 miles
  • 2018 – 83,492 miles
  • 2017 – 78,826 miles
  • 2016 – 74,482 miles
  • 2015 – 72,890 miles
  • 2014 – 69,361 miles
  • 2013 – 66,112 miles
  • 2012 – 60,033 miles
  • 2011 – 54,182 miles
  • 2010 – 48,023 miles
  • 2009 – 39,617 miles
  • 2008 – 30,949 miles
  • 2007 – 28,896 miles
  • 2006 – 21,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,133 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • All four discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,133 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    990384710717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,336 miles (+661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,336 miles
    Test number
    752147354051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass101,675 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    331151000901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,154 miles (+913)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,154 miles
    Test number
    506899080768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside SLIGHT deterioration/wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass100,241 miles (+2,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,241 miles
    Test number
    819249733927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass97,707 miles (+1,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,707 miles
    Test number
    889224310467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass95,748 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    95,748 miles
    Test number
    981778252768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail95,742 miles (+5,428)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,742 miles
    Test number
    114284077804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass90,314 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    180301765339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,290 miles (+6,798)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    716602577944
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass83,492 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,492 miles
    Test number
    285995537155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,826 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    815560760477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,641 miles (+4,159)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,641 miles
    Test number
    725466421917
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass74,482 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,482 miles
    Test number
    744551712473
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll four discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
  15. Fail74,478 miles (+1,588)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,478 miles
    Test number
    417323989684
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll four discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
  16. Pass72,890 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    136983825809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,361 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,361 miles
    Test number
    438961714391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,112 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    756878913350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,108 miles (+1,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    517785313343
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass64,933 miles (+4,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,933 miles
    Test number
    525969313113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  21. Pass60,033 miles (+5,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,033 miles
    Test number
    248351412130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  22. Pass54,182 miles (+6,159)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    399607711119
    • NoteAll four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.
  23. Pass48,023 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,023 miles
    Test number
    514963630052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,617 miles (+8,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    442099029016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass30,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    594968628098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,949 miles (+2,053)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    790138328050
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  27. Pass28,896 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    240189547479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,621 miles
    Test number
    533321856170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 SUF

Does LE03 SUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 SUF is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 SUF?
The MOT on LE03 SUF is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 SUF done?
LE03 SUF was recorded at 104,133 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 4,154 miles a year.
Has LE03 SUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 SUF has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LE03 SUF 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 SUF find?
LE03 SUF passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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