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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LE03 VMWMOT history

LE03 VMW is a blue petrol BMW first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
122,253 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VMW was last recorded at 122,253 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 11,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,898 miles · 27 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
11,355 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,253 miles
  • 2022 – 110,898 miles
  • 2021 – 106,751 miles
  • 2020 – 102,568 miles
  • 2019 – 100,318 miles
  • 2018 – 96,727 miles
  • 2016 – 93,579 miles
  • 2015 – 86,325 miles
  • 2014 – 84,795 miles
  • 2013 – 82,662 miles
  • 2012 – 79,773 miles
  • 2011 – 74,618 miles
  • 2010 – 69,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,253 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear lights tinted
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,253 miles (+11,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,253 miles
    Test number
    716992705011
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear lights tinted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,898 miles (+4,147)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,898 miles
    Test number
    809430086831
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,751 miles (+4,183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,751 miles
    Test number
    638779805003
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass102,568 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,568 miles
    Test number
    550513292257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower JACKING BLOCK MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail102,568 miles (+2,250)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,568 miles
    Test number
    348721982398
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower JACKING BLOCK MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,318 miles (+3,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,318 miles
    Test number
    221020548404
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,727 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,727 miles
    Test number
    367796346056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,579 miles (+7,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,579 miles
    Test number
    874023118219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass86,325 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,325 miles
    Test number
    412909334333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,795 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,795 miles
    Test number
    399006884405
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass84,795 miles (+2,133)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,795 miles
    Test number
    575676584210
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass82,662 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,662 miles
    Test number
    568895983287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,773 miles
    Test number
    585122082212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,773 miles (+5,155)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,773 miles
    Test number
    398662182247
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass74,618 miles (+5,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    878138291276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass69,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,074 miles
    Test number
    694087980234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,074 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,074 miles
    Test number
    392216180266
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LE03 VMW

Does LE03 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VMW expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VMW?
The MOT on LE03 VMW expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VMW done?
LE03 VMW was recorded at 122,253 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has LE03 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VMW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LE03 VMW 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 VMW find?
LE03 VMW passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front and rear lights tinted, and 1 more.

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