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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,895 cc

LM03 RRXMOT history

LM03 RRX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LM03 RRX blue 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 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
143,712 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RRX was last recorded at 143,712 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 1,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,139 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,573 miles
Average per year
5,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,712 miles
  • 2024 – 142,139 miles
  • 2023 – 138,934 miles
  • 2022 – 137,415 miles
  • 2021 – 133,765 miles
  • 2019 – 127,015 miles
  • 2018 – 120,252 miles
  • 2017 – 112,300 miles
  • 2016 – 104,566 miles
  • 2015 – 95,069 miles
  • 2014 – 89,099 miles
  • 2013 – 86,819 miles
  • 2012 – 84,503 miles
  • 2011 – 81,489 miles
  • 2010 – 78,154 miles
  • 2009 – 69,268 miles
  • 2008 – 61,736 miles
  • 2007 – 56,937 miles
  • 2006 – 33,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,712 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear park brake has low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,712 miles (+1,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,712 miles
    Test number
    693538317960
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
  2. Pass142,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,139 miles
    Test number
    452135972475
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail142,139 miles (+3,205)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,139 miles
    Test number
    323860353612
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH. (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass138,934 miles (+1,519)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,934 miles
    Test number
    124710094185
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,415 miles (+3,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,415 miles
    Test number
    348920967976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass133,765 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,765 miles
    Test number
    605661986432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,015 miles (+6,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,015 miles
    Test number
    794040231877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,252 miles (+131)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,252 miles
    Test number
    239818662856
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake has low effort
  9. Fail120,121 miles (+7,821)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,121 miles
    Test number
    299314971337
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake has low effort
  10. Pass112,300 miles (+7,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,300 miles
    Test number
    722182596390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass104,566 miles (+9,497)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,566 miles
    Test number
    131820178753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass95,069 miles (+5,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,069 miles
    Test number
    877388385768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass89,099 miles (+2,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    695257244288
    • NoteSlight play in lower arms
  14. Pass86,819 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    938755943272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,503 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,503 miles
    Test number
    197309542220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,489 miles (+10)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    846906331253
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail81,479 miles (+3,325)4 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    768134531259
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass78,154 miles (+8,886)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,154 miles
    Test number
    124260660203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    561461259229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,268 miles (+7,532)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    324531859488
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass61,736 miles (+4,799)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,736 miles
    Test number
    382054058452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass56,937 miles (+23,897)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    724460527281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    224627966488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RRX

Does LM03 RRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 RRX is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RRX?
The MOT on LM03 RRX is valid until 11 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 RRX done?
LM03 RRX was recorded at 143,712 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,705 miles a year.
Has LM03 RRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RRX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 RRX 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 RRX find?
LM03 RRX passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; general under vehicle corrosion.

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