BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc
LE03 UMXMOT history
LE03 UMX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 219,588 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 219,588 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 UMX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 UMX was last recorded at 219,588 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 14,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 205,163 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,425 miles
- Average per year
- 8,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,588 miles
- 2024 – 205,163 miles
- 2023 – 197,537 miles
- 2022 – 195,712 miles
- 2021 – 192,899 miles
- 2020 – 191,634 miles
- 2019 – 189,419 miles
- 2017 – 185,275 miles
- 2016 – 183,382 miles
- 2015 – 178,072 miles
- 2014 – 168,327 miles
- 2013 – 156,812 miles
- 2012 – 148,472 miles
- 2011 – 134,266 miles
- 2010 – 125,826 miles
- 2009 – 114,982 miles
- 2008 – 93,294 miles
- 2007 – 71,003 miles
- 2006 – 55,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,588 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
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.
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2024
Corrosion forming on both rear inner sill areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,588 miles (+14,425)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 219,588 miles
- Test number
- 507071779939
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Pass205,163 miles (+7,626)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 205,163 miles
- Test number
- 980305411041
- AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
- AdvisoryWipers smearing screen
Pass197,537 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 197,537 miles
- Test number
- 548950449653
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on both rear inner sill areas
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Fail197,532 miles (+1,820)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,532 miles
- Test number
- 880056432907
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on both rear inner sill areas
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Pass195,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 195,712 miles
- Test number
- 556333544253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,707 miles (+2,808)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,707 miles
- Test number
- 424694842089
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass192,899 miles (+1,265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 192,899 miles
- Test number
- 728793683775
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass191,634 miles (+2,215)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 191,634 miles
- Test number
- 705044841278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,419 miles (+4,144)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 189,419 miles
- Test number
- 408054865338
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,275 miles (+1,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 185,275 miles
- Test number
- 180337889726
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass183,382 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 183,382 miles
- Test number
- 143458109333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail183,382 miles (+5,310)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,382 miles
- Test number
- 333093738113
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass178,072 miles (+9,745)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 178,072 miles
- Test number
- 528745055199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,327 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 168,327 miles
- Test number
- 298926954190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,327 miles (+11,515)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,327 miles
- Test number
- 499796854111
- 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)
Pass156,812 miles (+8,340)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 156,812 miles
- Test number
- 445576653104
- NoteChild seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear
Pass148,472 miles (+32)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 148,472 miles
- Test number
- 597828752160
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteChild seat fitted offside raer
Fail148,440 miles (+14,174)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,440 miles
- Test number
- 349753652121
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteChild seat fitted offside raer
Pass134,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 134,266 miles
- Test number
- 109381351180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,266 miles (+8,440)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,266 miles
- Test number
- 776197741135
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass125,826 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 125,826 miles
- Test number
- 893032950115
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteParking brake just within efficiency limits
Fail125,826 miles (+10,844)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,826 miles
- Test number
- 274798740473
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,982 miles (+21,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 114,982 miles
- Test number
- 180693659193
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass93,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2009
- Odometer
- 93,294 miles
- Test number
- 491831748137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,294 miles (+22,291)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,294 miles
- Test number
- 734317938139
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass71,003 miles (+15,519)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 71,003 miles
- Test number
- 372364447156
- NoteSome damage to windsscreen
Pass55,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 55,484 miles
- Test number
- 573906146171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE03 UMX
- Does LE03 UMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 UMX is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 UMX?
- The MOT on LE03 UMX is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE03 UMX done?
- LE03 UMX was recorded at 219,588 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,359 miles a year.
- Has LE03 UMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 UMX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LE03 UMX 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 UMX find?
- LE03 UMX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.
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