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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LM03 OKXMOT history

LM03 OKX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LM03 OKX grey 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 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
196,834 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 OKX was last recorded at 196,834 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 3,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,163 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,671 miles
Average per year
7,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,834 miles
  • 2025 – 193,163 miles
  • 2024 – 189,972 miles
  • 2023 – 177,825 miles
  • 2022 – 166,352 miles
  • 2021 – 157,419 miles
  • 2020 – 148,638 miles
  • 2019 – 141,420 miles
  • 2018 – 133,582 miles
  • 2012 – 123,360 miles
  • 2011 – 109,131 miles
  • 2010 – 94,057 miles
  • 2009 – 81,666 miles
  • 2008 – 70,123 miles
  • 2007 – 60,981 miles
  • 2006 – 51,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail196,834 miles
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Both front wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail196,834 miles (+3,671)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,834 miles
    Test number
    501921959308
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass193,163 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    193,163 miles
    Test number
    799368850997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass189,972 miles (+12,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,972 miles
    Test number
    133667941514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,825 miles (+11,473)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,825 miles
    Test number
    758613501770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,352 miles (+8,933)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,352 miles
    Test number
    765154090795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,419 miles (+8,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,419 miles
    Test number
    788908145356
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass148,638 miles (+18)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,638 miles
    Test number
    923580903205
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail148,620 miles (+7,200)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,620 miles
    Test number
    254091237021
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass141,420 miles (+7,838)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,420 miles
    Test number
    147545353784
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  10. Pass133,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    651503008723
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  11. Fail133,582 miles (+10,222)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    570090129517
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  12. Pass123,360 miles (+14,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,360 miles
    Test number
    105215542294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass109,131 miles (+15,074)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,131 miles
    Test number
    677258911282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass94,057 miles (+12,391)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,057 miles
    Test number
    951502410269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
  15. Pass81,666 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    441781339282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail81,666 miles (+11,543)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    722021039293
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass70,123 miles (+9,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    810032518284
    • NoteNsf tyre has slight sidewall damage
  18. Pass60,981 miles (+9,717)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    202555617210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,264 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,264 miles
    Test number
    730273716224
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyrewall damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyrewall damaged
  20. Fail51,264 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,264 miles
    Test number
    532852316258
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteN/s/f ando/s/r tyre walls damaged

Questions about LM03 OKX

Does LM03 OKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 OKX expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OKX?
The MOT on LM03 OKX expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 OKX done?
LM03 OKX was recorded at 196,834 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 7,193 miles a year.
Has LM03 OKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OKX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 OKX 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 OKX find?
LM03 OKX failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside parking brake inoperative on one side; parking brake efficiency below requirements; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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