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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 ULNMOT history

LM03 ULN is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2024.

LM03 ULN 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 11 Jun 2025
Mileage
92,598 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ULN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ULN was last recorded at 92,598 miles on 12 Jun 2024, 7,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,310 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
7,288 miles
Average per year
4,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,598 miles
  • 2023 – 85,310 miles
  • 2021 – 79,478 miles
  • 2020 – 65,955 miles
  • 2019 – 60,839 miles
  • 2018 – 57,085 miles
  • 2017 – 55,893 miles
  • 2013 – 55,158 miles
  • 2012 – 52,208 miles
  • 2011 – 49,385 miles
  • 2010 – 41,730 miles
  • 2009 – 32,420 miles
  • 2008 – 24,009 miles
  • 2007 – 18,010 miles
  • 2006 – 12,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Very high level of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle,

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,598 miles
    Test number
    168513971731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,597 miles (+7,287)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,597 miles
    Test number
    359566352938
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,310 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,310 miles
    Test number
    840742298004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,478 miles (+13,523)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,478 miles
    Test number
    857359283118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,955 miles (+5,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    679652740831
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight surface corrosion

  6. Pass60,839 miles (+3,754)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    677931853917
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  7. Pass57,085 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,085 miles
    Test number
    588183381467
    • AdvisoryVery high level of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle,
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish.

  8. Fail57,084 miles (+1,191)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    828690588709
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVery high level of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle,
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish.

  9. Pass55,893 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    144343197091
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses poor condition. (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through wheel, (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryVery high level of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle,
    • AdvisoryWashers poor,ok for test.

  10. Fail55,890 miles (+732)1 dangerous6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    868304872628
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose, (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses,poor condition, (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on,misfire present,
    • AdvisoryVery high level of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle,

  11. Pass55,158 miles (+155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    947976283171
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has some damage to tread and worn close to limit

  12. Fail55,003 miles (+2,795)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    229148143464
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,208 miles (+2,823)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,208 miles
    Test number
    407142832171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to wear marks

  14. Pass49,385 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,385 miles
    Test number
    606359831180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,379 miles (+7,649)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    165162731190
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake fluid below max ,,,nail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass41,730 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,730 miles
    Test number
    484674140167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail41,712 miles (+9,292)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    864731940109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass32,420 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,420 miles
    Test number
    223009929482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,009 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,009 miles
    Test number
    604841928109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,010 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,010 miles
    Test number
    914233527127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,647 miles
    Test number
    324895746103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ULN

Does LM03 ULN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ULN expired on 11 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ULN?
The MOT on LM03 ULN expired on 11 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ULN done?
LM03 ULN was recorded at 92,598 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2024, an average of 4,429 miles a year.
Has LM03 ULN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ULN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 ULN 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 ULN find?
LM03 ULN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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