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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 OKSMOT history

LM03 OKS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LM03 OKS grey 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
198,467 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OKS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OKS was last recorded at 198,467 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 5,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,881 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,586 miles
Average per year
8,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,467 miles
  • 2025 – 192,881 miles
  • 2024 – 183,252 miles
  • 2023 – 169,110 miles
  • 2022 – 162,397 miles
  • 2021 – 158,816 miles
  • 2020 – 148,435 miles
  • 2019 – 126,071 miles
  • 2018 – 106,789 miles
  • 2017 – 98,867 miles
  • 2016 – 89,370 miles
  • 2015 – 74,724 miles
  • 2014 – 58,522 miles
  • 2013 – 55,688 miles
  • 2012 – 53,932 miles
  • 2011 – 52,275 miles
  • 2010 – 51,043 miles
  • 2009 – 49,868 miles
  • 2008 – 48,278 miles
  • 2007 – 38,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,467 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s hub bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,467 miles (+5,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    198,467 miles
    Test number
    565379442571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s hub bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,881 miles (+9,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    192,881 miles
    Test number
    230106657758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s hub bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,252 miles (+14,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    183,252 miles
    Test number
    104350911914
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake noisy on test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s hub bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,110 miles (+6,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,110 miles
    Test number
    896089400460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass162,397 miles (+3,581)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,397 miles
    Test number
    866503115081
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust fragile
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass158,816 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    158,816 miles
    Test number
    267027181176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,775 miles (+10,340)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,775 miles
    Test number
    899518885188
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,435 miles (+22,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,435 miles
    Test number
    643420348653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,071 miles (+19,282)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,071 miles
    Test number
    468687865754
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the outside edge. Recommend that the tracking is checked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade is split

  10. Pass106,789 miles (+7,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,789 miles
    Test number
    111192011403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass98,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    842086949037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail98,867 miles (+9,497)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    136943111063
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,370 miles (+14,646)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,370 miles
    Test number
    509507224091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil more than a misting (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight movement in the offside front lower arm bushes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,724 miles (+16,202)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    489748075145
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to 3mm thick
    • NoteIntermittent fault with offside number plate light
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread depth at the legal limit of 1.6mm

  15. Pass58,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    235552234162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,522 miles (+2,834)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    406172734161
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass55,688 miles (+1,756)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    138473943127
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass53,932 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    378107662158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,930 miles (+1,655)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,930 miles
    Test number
    867986962159
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate faded
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  20. Pass52,275 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,275 miles
    Test number
    857569271145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,043 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,043 miles
    Test number
    572862650111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,040 miles (+1,172)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,040 miles
    Test number
    954196040130
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail49,868 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,868 miles
    Test number
    234462049433
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  24. Pass49,868 miles (+1,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,868 miles
    Test number
    442092449136
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  25. Pass48,278 miles (+9,690)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    313282748158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,588 miles
    Test number
    333349057191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 OKS

Does LM03 OKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OKS is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OKS?
The MOT on LM03 OKS is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 OKS done?
LM03 OKS was recorded at 198,467 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 8,337 miles a year.
Has LM03 OKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OKS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 OKS 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 OKS find?
LM03 OKS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s shocks; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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