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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 OWFMOT history

LM03 OWF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LM03 OWF 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
207,249 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OWF was last recorded at 207,249 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
206,455 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
794 miles
Average per year
8,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,249 miles
  • 2024 – 206,455 miles
  • 2023 – 205,421 miles
  • 2022 – 198,745 miles
  • 2021 – 188,970 miles
  • 2020 – 180,615 miles
  • 2019 – 170,817 miles
  • 2018 – 159,991 miles
  • 2017 – 149,163 miles
  • 2016 – 138,722 miles
  • 2015 – 132,029 miles
  • 2014 – 124,124 miles
  • 2013 – 111,836 miles
  • 2012 – 101,581 miles
  • 2011 – 93,609 miles
  • 2010 – 85,191 miles
  • 2009 – 66,614 miles
  • 2008 – 55,461 miles
  • 2007 – 45,101 miles
  • 2006 – 33,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,249 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass207,249 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    207,249 miles
    Test number
    191361883167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass206,455 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    206,455 miles
    Test number
    823711369631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,421 miles (+6,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    205,421 miles
    Test number
    352840819299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,745 miles (+9,775)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    198,745 miles
    Test number
    332064285726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,970 miles (+8,355)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    188,970 miles
    Test number
    255152549228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,615 miles (+9,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    180,615 miles
    Test number
    761355166017
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has light misting of oil

  7. Pass170,817 miles (+10,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    170,817 miles
    Test number
    214200258750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass159,991 miles (+10,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,991 miles
    Test number
    770757600573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  9. Pass149,163 miles (+10,441)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,163 miles
    Test number
    682289850181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass138,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    138,722 miles
    Test number
    800641421673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail138,722 miles (+6,693)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,722 miles
    Test number
    396727476513
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass132,029 miles (+7,905)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,029 miles
    Test number
    628537395123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass124,124 miles (+12,288)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    906970214295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,836 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,836 miles
    Test number
    399853643215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,581 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,581 miles
    Test number
    817600872256
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to fully see both rear coil springs

  16. Fail101,581 miles (+7,972)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,581 miles
    Test number
    337190372458
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to fully see both rear coil springs

  17. Pass93,609 miles (+8,418)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    436897261226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,191 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,191 miles
    Test number
    102316930218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs very worn
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  19. Fail85,191 miles (+18,577)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,191 miles
    Test number
    761616530223
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs very worn
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  20. Pass66,614 miles (+11,153)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,614 miles
    Test number
    861565439180
    • NoteRear brake pipes covered in grease

  21. Pass55,461 miles (+10,360)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    973604648160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,101 miles (+11,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    300059047114
    • 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)

  23. Pass33,601 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    561840566124
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

Questions about LM03 OWF

Does LM03 OWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OWF is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OWF?
The MOT on LM03 OWF is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 OWF done?
LM03 OWF was recorded at 207,249 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 8,939 miles a year.
Has LM03 OWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OWF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on LM03 OWF 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 OWF find?
LM03 OWF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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