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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LE03 UKVMOT history

LE03 UKV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,953 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

LE03 UKV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
172,953 km
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,866 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 UKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 UKV was last recorded at 172,953 km on 20 Jul 2024, 10,124 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,829 km · 26 May 2022
Between the last two tests
10,124 km
Average per year
8,866 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,953 km
  • 2022 – 162,829 km
  • 2015 – 129,538 km
  • 2014 – 118,713 km
  • 2010 – 36,557 km
  • 2009 – 34,904 km
  • 2008 – 28,857 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,953 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,953 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    172,953 km
    Test number
    137628806267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass166,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    166,783 miles
    Test number
    938187294887
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass162,829 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    162,829 km
    Test number
    535305967531
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits smoke during acceleration
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake efficiency only just met
  4. Fail162,829 km2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,829 km
    Test number
    118759464759
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits smoke during acceleration
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake efficiency only just met
  5. Fail162,648 miles (+14,725)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,648 miles
    Test number
    320276660455
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass147,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,923 miles
    Test number
    394172914954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,923 miles (+11,072)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,923 miles
    Test number
    511904240006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass136,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,851 miles
    Test number
    515316691382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,851 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,851 miles
    Test number
    569112321763
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  10. Pass129,538 km (+10,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    129,538 km
    Test number
    361799045323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass118,713 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,713 km
    Test number
    336983484222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing
  12. Fail118,713 km3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,713 km
    Test number
    175422284247
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing
  13. Pass95,340 miles (+29,810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,340 miles
    Test number
    105978973292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,530 miles (+23,749)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,530 miles
    Test number
    979790412280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth Front brake discs are slightly worn
  15. Pass41,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    387307521138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,557 km (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,557 km
    Test number
    733605930152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,904 km (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,904 km
    Test number
    194814039164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,857 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,857 km
    Test number
    501260618111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,379 miles
    Test number
    472477437043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 UKV

Does LE03 UKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 UKV expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 UKV?
The MOT on LE03 UKV expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 UKV done?
LE03 UKV was recorded at 172,953 km at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 8,866 km a year.
Has LE03 UKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 UKV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LE03 UKV 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 UKV find?
LE03 UKV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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