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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 OVWMOT history

LM03 OVW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

LM03 OVW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2025
Mileage
106,189 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OVW was last recorded at 106,189 miles on 4 May 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,184 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,189 miles
  • 2023 – 104,769 miles
  • 2022 – 101,045 miles
  • 2021 – 96,103 miles
  • 2020 – 91,948 miles
  • 2019 – 85,132 miles
  • 2018 – 81,854 miles
  • 2017 – 76,175 miles
  • 2013 – 74,226 miles
  • 2012 – 68,239 miles
  • 2011 – 62,481 miles
  • 2010 – 55,082 miles
  • 2009 – 47,183 miles
  • 2008 – 41,158 miles
  • 2007 – 39,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,189 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,189 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    418210866084
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,184 miles (+1,415)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,184 miles
    Test number
    938132071619
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp unsecure. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,769 miles (+3,724)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    321826646424
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass101,045 miles (+4,942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    214618040013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass96,103 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,103 miles
    Test number
    374751818248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,948 miles (+6,816)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,948 miles
    Test number
    235237920357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,132 miles (+3,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    290108672238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,854 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    784179910046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,175 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,175 miles
    Test number
    575811209930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,168 miles (+1,942)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    587635947257
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass74,226 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,226 miles
    Test number
    137122153016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  12. Fail74,180 miles (+5,941)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,180 miles
    Test number
    468066533018
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass68,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    709277132011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,239 miles (+5,758)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    299894132050
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass62,481 miles (+49)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    718440641018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine managment light active indicating fault

  16. Fail62,432 miles (+7,350)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    765945931076
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine managment light active indicating fault

  17. Pass55,082 miles (+7,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    960180330086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass47,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    110339629019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,183 miles (+6,025)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    793824929029
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,158 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,158 miles
    Test number
    114948138085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    472929637065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,147 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    593639537064
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about LM03 OVW

Does LM03 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 OVW expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OVW?
The MOT on LM03 OVW expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 OVW done?
LM03 OVW was recorded at 106,189 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 3,890 miles a year.
Has LM03 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OVW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 OVW 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 OVW find?
LM03 OVW passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front sub-frame ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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