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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 OFKMOT history

LM03 OFK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

LM03 OFK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
153,353 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OFK was last recorded at 153,353 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 4,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,480 miles · 12 Nov 2018
Between the last two tests
4,873 miles
Average per year
6,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,353 miles
  • 2018 – 148,480 miles
  • 2017 – 131,730 miles
  • 2016 – 111,526 miles
  • 2015 – 105,826 miles
  • 2014 – 99,231 miles
  • 2013 – 94,994 miles
  • 2012 – 90,185 miles
  • 2011 – 83,922 miles
  • 2010 – 76,433 miles
  • 2009 – 68,061 miles
  • 2008 – 59,810 miles
  • 2007 – 52,009 miles
  • 2006 – 44,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,353 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear corroded
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipes coated with rustrpoofing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,353 miles (+4,873)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,353 miles
    Test number
    561364396160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass148,480 miles (+331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,480 miles
    Test number
    424931545159
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated with rustrpoofing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySigns of previous oil/powersteering leak, but not currently leaking

  3. Fail148,149 miles (+16,419)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,149 miles
    Test number
    231989193713
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF and OSF all bushes and balljoints have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated with rustrpoofing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass131,730 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,730 miles
    Test number
    841833331413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail131,727 miles (+20,201)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,727 miles
    Test number
    785016903337
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass111,526 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,526 miles
    Test number
    504213862805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Fail111,465 miles (+5,639)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,465 miles
    Test number
    220325656122
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  8. Pass105,826 miles (+6,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,826 miles
    Test number
    145300200278
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror back cover is missing.

  9. Pass99,231 miles (+4,237)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,231 miles
    Test number
    569093124326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass94,994 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,994 miles
    Test number
    825509413270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,185 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,185 miles
    Test number
    609695862289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside mirror poorly secured

  12. Fail90,185 miles (+6,263)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,185 miles
    Test number
    169414462272
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside mirror poorly secured

  13. Pass83,922 miles (+7,489)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,922 miles
    Test number
    349326251238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip rubber pad missing
    • NoteWipers starting to perish at ends

  14. Pass76,433 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    350154460228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars ( tread getting low)

  15. Fail76,433 miles (+8,372)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    402284460231
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars ( tread getting low)

  16. Pass68,061 miles (+8,251)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,061 miles
    Test number
    141274169278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn down close to wear indicator bars

  17. Pass59,810 miles (+7,801)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    521983678236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting (beside gearbox) corroded/in poor condition
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges - recommend tracking check is carried out

  18. Pass52,009 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,009 miles
    Test number
    380644467433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,315 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,315 miles
    Test number
    634542076221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,458 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,458 miles
    Test number
    783287956115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,451 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,451 miles
    Test number
    232896456155
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 OFK

Does LM03 OFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 OFK expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OFK?
The MOT on LM03 OFK expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 OFK done?
LM03 OFK was recorded at 153,353 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 6,745 miles a year.
Has LM03 OFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OFK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LM03 OFK 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 OFK find?
LM03 OFK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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