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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LE03 VFPMOT history

LE03 VFP is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 6 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LE03 VFP grey 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 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,840 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VFP was last recorded at 83,840 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,814 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,026 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,840 miles
  • 2024 – 81,814 miles
  • 2023 – 81,124 miles
  • 2019 – 80,722 miles
  • 2017 – 79,400 miles
  • 2016 – 74,561 miles
  • 2014 – 72,045 miles
  • 2012 – 68,809 miles
  • 2011 – 65,390 miles
  • 2010 – 58,409 miles
  • 2009 – 51,268 miles
  • 2008 – 44,577 miles
  • 2007 – 38,861 miles
  • 2006 – 32,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,840 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,840 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,840 miles
    Test number
    646820446549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,814 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    745990268356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,124 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,124 miles
    Test number
    552131813801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,722 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,722 miles
    Test number
    143896850213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,400 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    449127541182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,561 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,561 miles
    Test number
    419252001006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,045 miles (+3,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,045 miles
    Test number
    859662294081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  8. Pass68,809 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    877122932375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,390 miles (+6,981)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    179957121352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,409 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,409 miles
    Test number
    234926800338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail58,355 miles (+7,087)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,355 miles
    Test number
    683372390289
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,268 miles (+6,691)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    362241379229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass44,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,577 miles
    Test number
    392854228472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail44,577 miles (+5,716)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,577 miles
    Test number
    811984728237
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass38,861 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,861 miles
    Test number
    903335087002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,808 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    234699466052
    • NoteParking brake lever travel high but not excessive

Questions about LE03 VFP

Does LE03 VFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VFP is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VFP?
The MOT on LE03 VFP is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 VFP done?
LE03 VFP was recorded at 83,840 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has LE03 VFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VFP has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on LE03 VFP 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 VFP find?
LE03 VFP passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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