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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LE03 URSMOT history

LE03 URS is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2021.

LE03 URS grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
123,699 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 URS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 URS was last recorded at 123,699 miles on 29 Oct 2021, 1,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2008: 28,114 miles, lower than 44,873 miles on 20 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,116 miles · 11 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,583 miles
Average per year
5,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,699 miles
  • 2020 – 122,116 miles
  • 2019 – 118,180 miles
  • 2018 – 115,392 miles
  • 2017 – 108,489 miles
  • 2016 – 104,735 miles
  • 2015 – 100,365 miles
  • 2014 – 96,985 miles
  • 2013 – 93,488 miles
  • 2012 – 89,009 miles
  • 2011 – 80,399 miles
  • 2010 – 70,904 miles
  • 2009 – 64,142 miles
  • 2008 – 54,219 miles
  • 2007 – 44,873 miles
  • 2006 – 34,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Baby seats fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front and rear barke pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,699 miles (+1,583)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,699 miles
    Test number
    743810032817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,116 miles
    Test number
    128611259009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail122,116 miles (+3,936)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,116 miles
    Test number
    823288279850
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,180 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,180 miles
    Test number
    790471351887
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail118,148 miles (+2,756)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    424637125325
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass115,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,392 miles
    Test number
    122194537383
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail115,392 miles (+6,903)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,392 miles
    Test number
    991469316725
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass108,489 miles (+3,754)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,489 miles
    Test number
    628403981122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on tread ,worn on edge perished, strong advice
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut on tread perished, strong advice
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut on tread ,perished, got nail
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

  9. Pass104,735 miles (+4,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,735 miles
    Test number
    830848615461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side light not working
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low and heavily worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked and getting low

  10. Pass100,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    112652150845
    • AdvisoryBaby seats fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and rear barke pads wearing low

  11. Fail100,365 miles (+3,380)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    767173400816
    • FailureNearside Front Inner 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)
    • AdvisoryBaby seats fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and rear barke pads wearing low

  12. Fail96,985 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    537944704388
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass96,985 miles (+3,497)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    625244704349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail93,488 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,488 miles
    Test number
    229403703361
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass93,488 miles (+4,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,488 miles
    Test number
    236423403337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass89,009 miles (+8,610)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,009 miles
    Test number
    926310802340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,399 miles (+9,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,399 miles
    Test number
    196507361167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorated

  18. Pass70,904 miles (+6,762)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,904 miles
    Test number
    280399660445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteOil residue on power steering reservoir

  19. Pass64,142 miles (+9,923)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    921168519194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,219 miles (+26,105)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,219 miles
    Test number
    560236938196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,114 miles (-16,759)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,114 miles
    Test number
    144304798484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    771381357071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,873 miles (+10,818)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    210051757075
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    941471156059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,055 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    240801456031
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LE03 URS

Does LE03 URS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 URS expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 URS?
The MOT on LE03 URS expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 URS done?
LE03 URS was recorded at 123,699 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2021, an average of 5,714 miles a year.
Has LE03 URS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 URS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LE03 URS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 URS find?
LE03 URS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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