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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LE03 THFMOT history

LE03 THF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LE03 THF 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,714 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 THF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 THF was last recorded at 139,714 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 5,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,969 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,745 miles
Average per year
5,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,714 miles
  • 2025 – 133,969 miles
  • 2024 – 129,067 miles
  • 2023 – 121,058 miles
  • 2022 – 110,955 miles
  • 2021 – 97,591 miles
  • 2020 – 84,905 miles
  • 2019 – 75,390 miles
  • 2018 – 67,334 miles
  • 2017 – 64,073 miles
  • 2016 – 61,411 miles
  • 2015 – 58,725 miles
  • 2014 – 55,735 miles
  • 2013 – 53,444 miles
  • 2012 – 50,885 miles
  • 2011 – 48,434 miles
  • 2010 – 45,392 miles
  • 2009 – 42,292 miles
  • 2008 – 41,238 miles
  • 2007 – 34,334 miles
  • 2006 – 25,567 miles
  • 2005 – 17,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,714 miles
  • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEALING RING PERISHED
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO HOSE, ADVISE REPACEMENT A.S.A.P. (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,714 miles (+5,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,714 miles
    Test number
    983173950676
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEALING RING PERISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INTO HOSE, ADVISE REPACEMENT A.S.A.P. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass133,969 miles (+4,902)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,969 miles
    Test number
    128107622423
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Plus diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,067 miles (+8,009)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,067 miles
    Test number
    280064522418
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,058 miles
    Test number
    247602255759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail121,058 miles (+10,103)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,058 miles
    Test number
    411805785092
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,955 miles (+13,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,955 miles
    Test number
    288577855863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass97,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,591 miles
    Test number
    427390248887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,591 miles (+12,686)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,591 miles
    Test number
    651634023556
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  9. Pass84,905 miles (+9,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    856062949610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass75,390 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    196933018738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,289 miles (+7,955)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    401682625062
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass67,334 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    691910926380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,073 miles (+2,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    699803604023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,411 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    154469738658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,725 miles (+2,990)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,725 miles
    Test number
    899862715199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWiper blades split

  16. Pass55,735 miles (+2,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,735 miles
    Test number
    788903424131
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass53,444 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,444 miles
    Test number
    307827313101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,885 miles (+2,451)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    587874312168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have no tread on very inner edges

  19. Pass48,434 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,434 miles
    Test number
    307557221129
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inn/outter edges !

  20. Fail48,434 miles (+3,042)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,434 miles
    Test number
    615427221170
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inn/outter edges !

  21. Pass45,392 miles (+3,100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,392 miles
    Test number
    520833630194
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a very small cut on outer sidewall

  22. Pass42,292 miles (+1,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,292 miles
    Test number
    620232339112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass41,238 miles (+6,904)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,238 miles
    Test number
    471784418352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,334 miles (+8,767)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    430332227491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,567 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,567 miles
    Test number
    732505806332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,641 miles
    Test number
    292056625308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 THF

Does LE03 THF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 THF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 THF?
The MOT on LE03 THF is valid until 1 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 THF done?
LE03 THF was recorded at 139,714 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
Has LE03 THF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 THF has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LE03 THF 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 THF find?
LE03 THF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: fuel cap sealing ring perished; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose, advise repacement a.s.a.p..

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