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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 DXPMOT history

LM03 DXP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LM03 DXP black 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,842 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 DXP
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
6 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 DXP was last recorded at 110,842 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,411 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,842 miles
  • 2025 – 110,411 miles
  • 2024 – 110,321 miles
  • 2023 – 109,470 miles
  • 2022 – 108,938 miles
  • 2021 – 108,427 miles
  • 2019 – 107,702 miles
  • 2018 – 106,452 miles
  • 2017 – 104,991 miles
  • 2016 – 103,466 miles
  • 2015 – 101,492 miles
  • 2014 – 88,970 miles
  • 2013 – 79,020 miles
  • 2012 – 72,503 miles
  • 2011 – 70,263 miles
  • 2010 – 68,115 miles
  • 2009 – 64,465 miles
  • 2008 – 60,528 miles
  • 2007 – 55,088 miles
  • 2006 – 49,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,842 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,842 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    252833704226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,411 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,411 miles
    Test number
    909850024227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,321 miles (+23)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,321 miles
    Test number
    129142025105
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail110,298 miles (+828)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,298 miles
    Test number
    324920579863
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass109,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    466740490497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,469 miles (+531)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,469 miles
    Test number
    927028808859
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass108,938 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,938 miles
    Test number
    179288694767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,427 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,427 miles
    Test number
    997616917788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,702 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,702 miles
    Test number
    126089282501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,452 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    294207121554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,991 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,991 miles
    Test number
    273485985137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass103,466 miles (+1,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    187503053079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Nsf rear wise bone bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass101,492 miles (+12,522)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,492 miles
    Test number
    379668393648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,970 miles (+195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    475993454127
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail88,775 miles (+9,755)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,775 miles
    Test number
    765840244152
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass79,020 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    918908523135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  17. Fail79,020 miles (+6,517)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    685718923139
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  18. Pass72,503 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,503 miles
    Test number
    359572852161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,263 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    269382851107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,115 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    223438940485
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  21. Pass68,115 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    814038640130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,465 miles (+3,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,465 miles
    Test number
    630086959176
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  23. Pass60,528 miles (+5,440)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    870156658194
    • DangerousNail in o/s/rear tyre causing slow puncture
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  24. Pass55,088 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,088 miles
    Test number
    290511957461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    220801356465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,985 miles4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    543910256153
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LM03 DXP

Does LM03 DXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 DXP is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 DXP?
The MOT on LM03 DXP is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 DXP done?
LM03 DXP was recorded at 110,842 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
Has LM03 DXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 DXP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 DXP 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 DXP find?
LM03 DXP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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