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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 DXCMOT history

LM03 DXC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LM03 DXC blue 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 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,952 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 DXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 DXC was last recorded at 104,952 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 4,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,149 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,803 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,952 miles
  • 2025 – 100,149 miles
  • 2024 – 96,657 miles
  • 2023 – 92,161 miles
  • 2022 – 87,864 miles
  • 2021 – 84,637 miles
  • 2020 – 81,707 miles
  • 2019 – 77,567 miles
  • 2018 – 74,874 miles
  • 2017 – 71,254 miles
  • 2016 – 66,888 miles
  • 2015 – 63,045 miles
  • 2014 – 60,137 miles
  • 2013 – 57,959 miles
  • 2012 – 55,122 miles
  • 2011 – 51,900 miles
  • 2010 – 48,836 miles
  • 2009 – 43,398 miles
  • 2008 – 38,033 miles
  • 2007 – 30,330 miles
  • 2006 – 23,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,952 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,952 miles (+4,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,952 miles
    Test number
    609212823876
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass100,149 miles (+3,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,149 miles
    Test number
    365513352984
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential slight leak
  3. Pass96,657 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,657 miles
    Test number
    920453792450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,161 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,161 miles
    Test number
    595151809410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,864 miles
    Test number
    265216491754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,864 miles (+3,227)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,864 miles
    Test number
    641071256129
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass84,637 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    287300747516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,707 miles (+4,140)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    584186996259
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass77,567 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    556467297043
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  10. Fail77,567 miles (+2,693)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    822798412885
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  11. Pass74,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    259871730354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,874 miles (+3,620)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    436412613545
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass71,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    235287538614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,254 miles (+4,366)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    291881747759
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass66,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    991345595097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail66,888 miles (+3,843)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    611885561449
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass63,045 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,045 miles
    Test number
    428173975167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,137 miles
    Test number
    267897164105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,137 miles (+2,178)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,137 miles
    Test number
    767467464133
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  20. Pass57,959 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    286116353180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,122 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    827503952191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,900 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,900 miles
    Test number
    239651451486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,836 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    692467940135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,398 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,398 miles
    Test number
    770332549147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,033 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,033 miles
    Test number
    982453878181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,032 miles (+1,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,032 miles
    Test number
    862308068179
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
  27. Pass36,869 miles (+6,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    654731828152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass30,330 miles (+7,192)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    472371347172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,138 miles
    Test number
    234548736103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM03 DXC

Does LM03 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 DXC is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 DXC?
The MOT on LM03 DXC is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 DXC done?
LM03 DXC was recorded at 104,952 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has LM03 DXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 DXC has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 DXC 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 LM03 DXC find?
LM03 DXC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential slightly leak.

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