BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LM03 MXLMOT history
LM03 MXL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,470 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 83,470 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,493 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 MXL
- 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
- 13 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 MXL was last recorded at 83,470 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,407 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,063 miles
- Average per year
- 3,493 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,470 miles
- 2025 – 82,407 miles
- 2024 – 80,644 miles
- 2023 – 76,347 miles
- 2021 – 76,088 miles
- 2020 – 76,088 miles
- 2019 – 74,764 miles
- 2018 – 71,998 miles
- 2017 – 70,873 miles
- 2016 – 68,195 miles
- 2015 – 64,805 miles
- 2014 – 62,646 miles
- 2013 – 58,916 miles
- 2012 – 53,028 miles
- 2011 – 50,859 miles
- 2010 – 48,913 miles
- 2009 – 42,388 miles
- 2008 – 31,836 miles
- 2007 – 20,932 miles
- 2006 – 13,185 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,470 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,470 miles (+1,063)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 83,470 miles
- Test number
- 616646970766
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,407 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 82,407 miles
- Test number
- 285331537313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail82,407 miles (+1,763)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,407 miles
- Test number
- 372020426936
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,644 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 80,644 miles
- Test number
- 576197276477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,638 miles (+4,291)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,638 miles
- Test number
- 834488418688
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass76,347 miles (+20)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,347 miles
- Test number
- 398245459867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail76,327 miles (+239)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,327 miles
- Test number
- 330885401862
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass76,088 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 76,088 miles
- Test number
- 574950062646
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail76,088 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,088 miles
- Test number
- 224353012905
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,088 miles (+1,324)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 76,088 miles
- Test number
- 610716519538
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,764 miles (+2,766)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 74,764 miles
- Test number
- 559711242800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,998 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,998 miles
- Test number
- 612763692439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,988 miles (+1,115)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,988 miles
- Test number
- 435727468277
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,873 miles (+2,678)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 70,873 miles
- Test number
- 775576727223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,195 miles (+3,390)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 68,195 miles
- Test number
- 687910338111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,805 miles (+2,159)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 64,805 miles
- Test number
- 829872805276
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,646 miles (+3,730)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 62,646 miles
- Test number
- 147960224263
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,916 miles (+5,888)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,916 miles
- Test number
- 296114973257
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass53,028 miles (+1,158)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 53,028 miles
- Test number
- 889485572282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,870 miles (+1,011)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 51,870 miles
- Test number
- 215002232407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,859 miles (+1,946)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,859 miles
- Test number
- 517471111158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,913 miles (+6,525)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 48,913 miles
- Test number
- 631876600133
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,388 miles (+10,552)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 42,388 miles
- Test number
- 871154809180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,836 miles (+10,904)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,836 miles
- Test number
- 233510858155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,932 miles (+7,747)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 20,932 miles
- Test number
- 830523577112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,185 miles (+356)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 13,185 miles
- Test number
- 542131106258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 12,829 miles
- Test number
- 513796056198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 MXL
- Does LM03 MXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 MXL is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 MXL?
- The MOT on LM03 MXL is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM03 MXL done?
- LM03 MXL was recorded at 83,470 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,493 miles a year.
- Has LM03 MXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 MXL has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM03 MXL 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 MXL find?
- LM03 MXL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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