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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM03 ODEMOT history

LM03 ODE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LM03 ODE 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,215 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ODE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ODE was last recorded at 113,215 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,211 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,215 miles
  • 2024 – 113,211 miles
  • 2023 – 113,162 miles
  • 2022 – 113,161 miles
  • 2021 – 113,088 miles
  • 2020 – 112,925 miles
  • 2019 – 112,567 miles
  • 2018 – 110,119 miles
  • 2017 – 105,262 miles
  • 2016 – 102,906 miles
  • 2015 – 99,798 miles
  • 2014 – 96,240 miles
  • 2013 – 92,125 miles
  • 2012 – 87,429 miles
  • 2011 – 80,952 miles
  • 2010 – 72,869 miles
  • 2008 – 53,775 miles
  • 2007 – 44,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,215 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,215 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,215 miles
    Test number
    844571933529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,211 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,211 miles
    Test number
    943170287212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,162 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    113,162 miles
    Test number
    332090517040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass113,161 miles (+73)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,161 miles
    Test number
    245721344448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,088 miles (+163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    340120966984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,925 miles (+358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,925 miles
    Test number
    960987518623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass112,567 miles (+2,448)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    112,567 miles
    Test number
    467709540808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - low both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - low both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,119 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    631902140152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail110,080 miles (+4,818)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    911569111075
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass105,262 miles (+2,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    619020255697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass102,906 miles (+3,108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    594166281709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and nail (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass99,798 miles (+3,558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,798 miles
    Test number
    885943335105
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass96,240 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,240 miles
    Test number
    118112734183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail96,240 miles (+4,115)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,240 miles
    Test number
    326082234190
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,125 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    205524033462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,429 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    135762442170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,952 miles (+8,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    116196821177
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,869 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    943210040133
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail72,749 miles (+18,974)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    281988830407
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass53,775 miles (+8,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,775 miles
    Test number
    351407938167
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,832 miles
    Test number
    780815837106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ODE

Does LM03 ODE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ODE is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ODE?
The MOT on LM03 ODE is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 ODE done?
LM03 ODE was recorded at 113,215 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,610 miles a year.
Has LM03 ODE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ODE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LM03 ODE 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 ODE find?
LM03 ODE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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