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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LE03 VGCMOT history

LE03 VGC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 136,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LE03 VGC 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,811 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VGC was last recorded at 136,811 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 80,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2010.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,703 miles · 28 Jun 2010
Between the last two tests
80,108 miles
Average per year
5,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,811 miles
  • 2010 – 56,703 miles
  • 2009 – 42,562 miles
  • 2008 – 37,250 miles
  • 2007 – 27,579 miles
  • 2006 – 20,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,811 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,811 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,811 miles
    Test number
    140263492830
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,811 miles (+80,108)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,811 miles
    Test number
    880197881200
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass56,703 miles (+14,141)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    992179170104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,562 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,562 miles
    Test number
    603375859141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Pass37,250 miles (+9,671)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,250 miles
    Test number
    693228968164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,579 miles (+7,107)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,579 miles
    Test number
    294974267471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  7. Pass20,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,472 miles
    Test number
    804127476131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 VGC

Does LE03 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VGC is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VGC?
The MOT on LE03 VGC is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 VGC done?
LE03 VGC was recorded at 136,811 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,974 miles a year.
Has LE03 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VGC has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE03 VGC 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 VGC find?
LE03 VGC passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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