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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LE03 VHHMOT history

LE03 VHH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2021.

LE03 VHH black 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 4 Dec 2022
Mileage
114,537 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VHH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VHH was last recorded at 114,537 miles on 27 Nov 2021, 1,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,088 miles · 5 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,449 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,537 miles
  • 2020 – 113,088 miles
  • 2019 – 109,218 miles
  • 2018 – 107,108 miles
  • 2017 – 102,271 miles
  • 2016 – 100,544 miles
  • 2015 – 96,109 miles
  • 2014 – 93,387 miles
  • 2013 – 91,579 miles
  • 2012 – 86,480 miles
  • 2011 – 79,685 miles
  • 2010 – 78,422 miles
  • 2009 – 75,395 miles
  • 2008 – 67,845 miles
  • 2007 – 54,365 miles
  • 2006 – 32,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,537 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,537 miles (+1,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    233255354965
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,088 miles (+3,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    577382744452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort slightly low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,218 miles (+2,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,218 miles
    Test number
    408691726069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,108 miles (+4,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,108 miles
    Test number
    237808756118
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil residue on the engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements

  5. Pass102,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,271 miles
    Test number
    301640486613
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  6. Fail102,271 miles (+1,727)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,271 miles
    Test number
    893850770441
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  7. Pass100,544 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,544 miles
    Test number
    642004672782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,533 miles (+4,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,533 miles
    Test number
    292273985722
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass96,109 miles (+14)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,109 miles
    Test number
    498437745142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail96,095 miles (+2,708)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    267376545407
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass93,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    367710844152
    • 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)

  12. Fail93,387 miles (+1,808)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    227515834180
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  13. Pass91,579 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,579 miles
    Test number
    245617933419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,471 miles (+4,991)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    355389513116
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass86,480 miles (+162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    885932142178
    • NoteHandbrake not very good but just passes test

  16. Fail86,318 miles (+6,633)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    527711732140
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass79,685 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    139580831110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,422 miles (+3,027)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    703476990010
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes slight movement
    • NoteN/s/f brake pads wearing thin

  19. Pass75,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,395 miles
    Test number
    584535589136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,395 miles (+7,550)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,395 miles
    Test number
    792392989185
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to fade

  21. Pass67,845 miles (+13,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    993801578059
    • NoteFront + rear number plates faded

  22. Pass54,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    432276167073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,365 miles (+21,738)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    472074467070
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass32,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,627 miles
    Test number
    323066446084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 VHH

Does LE03 VHH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VHH expired on 4 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VHH?
The MOT on LE03 VHH expired on 4 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VHH done?
LE03 VHH was recorded at 114,537 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2021, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has LE03 VHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VHH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LE03 VHH 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 VHH find?
LE03 VHH passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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