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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM03 OLXMOT history

LM03 OLX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2026.

LM03 OLX silver 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 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,653 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM03 OLX was last recorded at 142,653 miles on 4 Jan 2026, 10,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,455 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,198 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,653 miles
  • 2024 – 132,455 miles
  • 2023 – 127,526 miles
  • 2022 – 123,978 miles
  • 2021 – 115,073 miles
  • 2019 – 111,928 miles
  • 2018 – 107,755 miles
  • 2017 – 105,288 miles
  • 2016 – 104,715 miles
  • 2015 – 101,811 miles
  • 2014 – 98,704 miles
  • 2013 – 96,294 miles
  • 2012 – 92,397 miles
  • 2011 – 89,648 miles
  • 2009 – 79,922 miles
  • 2007 – 70,955 miles
  • 2006 – 59,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,653 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,653 miles
    Test number
    479973925634
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,653 miles (+10,198)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,653 miles
    Test number
    355721566301
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,455 miles (+4,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,455 miles
    Test number
    428804431567
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides os+ns (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass127,526 miles (+3,548)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    515324066581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os+ns. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,978 miles
    Test number
    134886772992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,978 miles (+4,151)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,978 miles
    Test number
    580627722487
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,827 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,827 miles
    Test number
    987808348155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,073 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,073 miles
    Test number
    912474610819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass111,928 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,928 miles
    Test number
    532447407015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,755 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,755 miles
    Test number
    940765138924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,288 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,288 miles
    Test number
    208485961461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,715 miles (+2,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,715 miles
    Test number
    766143567973
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass101,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    148749775057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,811 miles (+3,107)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    316339575000
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass98,704 miles (+2,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,704 miles
    Test number
    816012574013
    • 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)

  16. Pass96,294 miles (+3,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,294 miles
    Test number
    515110863026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass92,397 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,397 miles
    Test number
    105710342465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,648 miles
    Test number
    946449631028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,648 miles (+9,726)2 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,648 miles
    Test number
    995086021044
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,922 miles
    Test number
    170911929061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,922 miles (+8,967)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,922 miles
    Test number
    564209219035
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass70,955 miles (+11,892)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,955 miles
    Test number
    500231507218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    244285906264
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake efficiency low

Questions about LM03 OLX

Does LM03 OLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OLX is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OLX?
The MOT on LM03 OLX is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 OLX done?
LM03 OLX was recorded at 142,653 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2026, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has LM03 OLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OLX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM03 OLX 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 OLX find?
LM03 OLX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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