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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 OOGMOT history

LM03 OOG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

LM03 OOG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2023
Mileage
170,670 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OOG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OOG was last recorded at 170,670 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,669 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,670 miles
  • 2021 – 162,486 miles
  • 2020 – 152,002 miles
  • 2019 – 147,664 miles
  • 2018 – 145,011 miles
  • 2017 – 141,883 miles
  • 2016 – 138,008 miles
  • 2015 – 131,418 miles
  • 2014 – 117,967 miles
  • 2013 – 105,113 miles
  • 2012 – 102,033 miles
  • 2011 – 98,981 miles
  • 2010 – 95,969 miles
  • 2009 – 92,049 miles
  • 2008 – 89,642 miles
  • 2007 – 82,494 miles
  • 2006 – 62,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,670 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,670 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,670 miles
    Test number
    146819915998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,669 miles (+8,183)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,669 miles
    Test number
    420833436669
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,486 miles (+10,484)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,486 miles
    Test number
    856228231760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,002 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,002 miles
    Test number
    604373819333
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,997 miles (+4,333)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,997 miles
    Test number
    255546035089
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,664 miles
    Test number
    650058836445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail147,664 miles (+2,653)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,664 miles
    Test number
    941391234093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass145,011 miles (+3,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,011 miles
    Test number
    109356673257
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass141,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,883 miles
    Test number
    274889668275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail141,883 miles (+3,875)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,883 miles
    Test number
    912138704009
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass138,008 miles (+6,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,008 miles
    Test number
    476288319930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass131,418 miles (+289)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,418 miles
    Test number
    940332807185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  13. Fail131,129 miles (+13,162)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,129 miles
    Test number
    988894548470
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  14. Pass117,967 miles (+24)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,967 miles
    Test number
    369222464217
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  15. Fail117,943 miles (+12,830)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    938886654256
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  16. Pass105,113 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,113 miles
    Test number
    328537013280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    107162812251
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail102,033 miles (+3,052)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    607092512231
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass98,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,981 miles
    Test number
    966275991192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,981 miles (+3,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,981 miles
    Test number
    295275291422
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass95,969 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,969 miles
    Test number
    602412700268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,968 miles (+3,919)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,968 miles
    Test number
    324201800471
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass92,049 miles (+2,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,049 miles
    Test number
    510006509273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass89,642 miles (+33)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,642 miles
    Test number
    851762418259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted.

  25. Fail89,609 miles (+7,115)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,609 miles
    Test number
    501288608219
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted.

  26. Pass82,494 miles (+20,089)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    771606727218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    894930666186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 OOG

Does LM03 OOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 OOG expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OOG?
The MOT on LM03 OOG expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 OOG done?
LM03 OOG was recorded at 170,670 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 6,693 miles a year.
Has LM03 OOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OOG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 OOG 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 OOG find?
LM03 OOG passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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