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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 RRYMOT history

LM03 RRY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

LM03 RRY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2022
Mileage
132,864 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RRY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 RRY was last recorded at 132,864 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 2,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,307 miles · 27 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,557 miles
Average per year
5,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,864 miles
  • 2021 – 130,307 miles
  • 2020 – 129,107 miles
  • 2019 – 118,114 miles
  • 2018 – 114,960 miles
  • 2017 – 110,509 miles
  • 2016 – 101,856 miles
  • 2014 – 97,410 miles
  • 2013 – 91,784 miles
  • 2012 – 76,823 miles
  • 2010 – 71,055 miles
  • 2009 – 61,190 miles
  • 2008 – 53,823 miles
  • 2007 – 50,460 miles
  • 2006 – 35,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,864 miles
  • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,864 miles (+2,557)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,864 miles
    Test number
    584793852258
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,307 miles (+1,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,307 miles
    Test number
    108979723275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low reading
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,107 miles (+10,993)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,107 miles
    Test number
    518198410430
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBAD OIL LEAKING UNDER CAR ENGINE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  4. Pass118,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    603110481536
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

  5. Fail118,114 miles (+3,154)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    236793770086
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail drop link insecure (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades are ripped
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

  6. Pass114,960 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,960 miles
    Test number
    823277395143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail114,960 miles (+4,451)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,960 miles
    Test number
    928289339586
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass110,509 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,509 miles
    Test number
    751496809474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,856 miles (+4,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    650248336823
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass97,410 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    936528254356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,784 miles (+9,340)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,784 miles
    Test number
    158304963384
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r damper top mounting,bonding deteriorating.

  12. Pass82,444 miles (+5,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,444 miles
    Test number
    767794843047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,823 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    897891612069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,055 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,055 miles
    Test number
    624081240346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,003 miles (+9,813)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    324150240326
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,190 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,190 miles
    Test number
    894655649277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,823 miles (+3,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,823 miles
    Test number
    252610768072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass50,460 miles (+14,898)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    293443987166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    113366466152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,562 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    261164466473
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM03 RRY

Does LM03 RRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 RRY expired on 26 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RRY?
The MOT on LM03 RRY expired on 26 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 RRY done?
LM03 RRY was recorded at 132,864 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 5,768 miles a year.
Has LM03 RRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RRY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 RRY 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 RRY find?
LM03 RRY failed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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