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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 UMDMOT history

LM03 UMD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LM03 UMD 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 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,283 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UMD
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
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UMD was last recorded at 145,283 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,491 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,792 miles
Average per year
6,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,283 miles
  • 2025 – 142,491 miles
  • 2024 – 137,560 miles
  • 2022 – 133,830 miles
  • 2021 – 132,945 miles
  • 2020 – 132,071 miles
  • 2019 – 131,038 miles
  • 2018 – 129,650 miles
  • 2017 – 128,675 miles
  • 2016 – 127,917 miles
  • 2015 – 126,536 miles
  • 2014 – 125,400 miles
  • 2013 – 124,629 miles
  • 2012 – 123,824 miles
  • 2011 – 122,566 miles
  • 2010 – 120,629 miles
  • 2009 – 118,794 miles
  • 2007 – 113,804 miles
  • 2006 – 17,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,283 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,283 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,283 miles
    Test number
    516520237371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,491 miles (+4,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,491 miles
    Test number
    568707797156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass137,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,560 miles
    Test number
    961103472418
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  4. Fail137,560 miles (+3,730)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,560 miles
    Test number
    814435321463
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,830 miles (+885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,830 miles
    Test number
    681007110082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass132,945 miles (+874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,945 miles
    Test number
    352049644360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass132,071 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,071 miles
    Test number
    935905468391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail132,063 miles (+1,025)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,063 miles
    Test number
    846643912223
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass131,038 miles (+1,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,038 miles
    Test number
    589085197840
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass129,650 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,650 miles
    Test number
    610407856111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,675 miles (+758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,675 miles
    Test number
    821341171275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass127,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    542953482778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,917 miles (+1,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    993637419555
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass126,536 miles (+1,136)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,536 miles
    Test number
    109153875016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass125,400 miles (+771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,400 miles
    Test number
    255803574016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass124,629 miles (+805)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    124,629 miles
    Test number
    649413163021
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower suspension arms inner rear mounting bushes starting to wear/have play
    • NoteNearside and offside front wiper blades starting to split/wear

  17. Pass123,824 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    123,824 miles
    Test number
    868847472024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    122,566 miles
    Test number
    776707171043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,566 miles (+1,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,566 miles
    Test number
    189927771450
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass120,629 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    120,629 miles
    Test number
    122147470466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,794 miles
    Test number
    193419079476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,794 miles (+4,990)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,794 miles
    Test number
    244949679022
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass113,804 miles (+96,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    113,804 miles
    Test number
    221121607240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,500 miles
    Test number
    433727176190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,500 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,500 miles
    Test number
    480777376175
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Questions about LM03 UMD

Does LM03 UMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 UMD is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UMD?
The MOT on LM03 UMD is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 UMD done?
LM03 UMD was recorded at 145,283 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,520 miles a year.
Has LM03 UMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UMD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 UMD 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 UMD find?
LM03 UMD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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