BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LM03 OVEMOT history
LM03 OVE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,474 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 156,474 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,179 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 OVE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 OVE was last recorded at 156,474 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,127 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,347 miles
- Average per year
- 6,179 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,474 miles
- 2025 – 154,127 miles
- 2024 – 151,259 miles
- 2023 – 147,516 miles
- 2022 – 140,490 miles
- 2021 – 134,440 miles
- 2020 – 128,928 miles
- 2019 – 123,157 miles
- 2018 – 118,839 miles
- 2017 – 115,834 miles
- 2016 – 111,908 miles
- 2015 – 107,161 miles
- 2014 – 99,330 miles
- 2013 – 92,519 miles
- 2012 – 83,607 miles
- 2011 – 69,908 miles
- 2010 – 56,551 miles
- 2009 – 50,875 miles
- 2008 – 46,692 miles
- 2007 – 42,641 miles
- 2006 – 30,996 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,474 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip.
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,474 miles (+2,347)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 156,474 miles
- Test number
- 112889441310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,127 miles (+2,868)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 154,127 miles
- Test number
- 280180632417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,259 miles (+3,743)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 151,259 miles
- Test number
- 396926704006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,516 miles (+7,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 147,516 miles
- Test number
- 543273785356
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass140,490 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 140,490 miles
- Test number
- 847692418203
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,489 miles (+6,049)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,489 miles
- Test number
- 581830617580
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,440 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 134,440 miles
- Test number
- 282029717820
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail134,440 miles (+5,512)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,440 miles
- Test number
- 650545642326
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,928 miles (+5,771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 128,928 miles
- Test number
- 242704996124
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,157 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 123,157 miles
- Test number
- 730752019961
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail123,157 miles (+4,318)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,157 miles
- Test number
- 634867799102
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT UPPER BOOTS SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH ON BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,839 miles (+3,005)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 118,839 miles
- Test number
- 134511708149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,834 miles (+3,926)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 115,834 miles
- Test number
- 347974809007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,908 miles (+4,747)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 111,908 miles
- Test number
- 893453284574
- 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)
Pass107,161 miles (+7,831)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 107,161 miles
- Test number
- 547665399275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,330 miles (+6,811)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 99,330 miles
- Test number
- 486516474102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAdvise low brake pad wear light on
- NoteEngine managment light on
Pass92,519 miles (+8,912)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 92,519 miles
- Test number
- 508548373126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,607 miles (+13,699)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 83,607 miles
- Test number
- 348051882122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,908 miles (+13,357)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,908 miles
- Test number
- 236832981156
- NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres are wearing on edges.
Pass56,551 miles (+5,676)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 56,551 miles
- Test number
- 784605150103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,875 miles (+4,183)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 50,875 miles
- Test number
- 174271089124
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass46,692 miles (+4,051)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 46,692 miles
- Test number
- 123762088162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 42,641 miles
- Test number
- 200660587437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,641 miles (+11,645)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,641 miles
- Test number
- 811180787124
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteAll tyres wearing blad on inner edges - strong advose
Pass30,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 30,996 miles
- Test number
- 350863376153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 OVE
- Does LM03 OVE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OVE is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 OVE?
- The MOT on LM03 OVE is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM03 OVE done?
- LM03 OVE was recorded at 156,474 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,179 miles a year.
- Has LM03 OVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 OVE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM03 OVE 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 OVE find?
- LM03 OVE passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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