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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 UMHMOT history

LM03 UMH is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

LM03 UMH 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 20 Mar 2023
Mileage
201,088 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UMH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UMH was last recorded at 201,088 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 2,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,226 miles · 20 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,862 miles
Average per year
10,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,088 miles
  • 2021 – 198,226 miles
  • 2020 – 194,062 miles
  • 2019 – 189,040 miles
  • 2018 – 184,497 miles
  • 2017 – 180,556 miles
  • 2016 – 175,759 miles
  • 2015 – 170,224 miles
  • 2014 – 164,086 miles
  • 2013 – 157,725 miles
  • 2012 – 144,454 miles
  • 2011 – 122,358 miles
  • 2010 – 102,270 miles
  • 2009 – 80,649 miles
  • 2008 – 58,033 miles
  • 2007 – 39,001 miles
  • 2006 – 38,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,088 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,088 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    201,088 miles
    Test number
    356769377085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,226 miles (+131)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    198,226 miles
    Test number
    548318944741
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet safety catch/release handle poor operation (worn)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake slightly lagging in operation and lower effort than o/s
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail198,095 miles (+4,033)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,095 miles
    Test number
    525102542396
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet safety catch/release handle poor operation (worn)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass194,062 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    194,062 miles
    Test number
    633672548228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail194,062 miles (+5,022)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,062 miles
    Test number
    732039429801
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass189,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    189,040 miles
    Test number
    697092699531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate slightly discolored but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of under the engine

  7. Fail189,040 miles (+4,543)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,040 miles
    Test number
    317154473537
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate slightly discolored but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of under the engine

  8. Pass184,497 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    184,497 miles
    Test number
    274417485040
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail184,496 miles (+53)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,496 miles
    Test number
    562737159092
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail184,443 miles (+3,887)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,443 miles
    Test number
    106318459865
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides rear rigid brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass180,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    180,556 miles
    Test number
    366659427297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail180,556 miles (+4,797)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,556 miles
    Test number
    346067223014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass175,759 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    175,759 miles
    Test number
    791636835244
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail175,707 miles (+5,483)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,707 miles
    Test number
    104213061677
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass170,224 miles (+6,138)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    170,224 miles
    Test number
    868786965065
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust ratteling

  16. Pass164,086 miles (+6,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    164,086 miles
    Test number
    895587764089
    • 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)

  17. Pass157,725 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    157,725 miles
    Test number
    207900383028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail157,722 miles (+13,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,722 miles
    Test number
    708228973028
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass144,454 miles (+22,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    144,454 miles
    Test number
    455616352010
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass122,358 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    122,358 miles
    Test number
    566749581041
    • NoteSmall cut to tyre wall n/s/f

  21. Fail122,339 miles (+20,069)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,339 miles
    Test number
    839948081057
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSmall cut to tyre wall n/s/f

  22. Pass102,270 miles (+21,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,270 miles
    Test number
    701902170032
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass80,649 miles (+22,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,649 miles
    Test number
    524398479041
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass58,033 miles (+19,032)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    932828478043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,001 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,001 miles
    Test number
    900169457078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    113610006240
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM03 UMH

Does LM03 UMH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 UMH expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UMH?
The MOT on LM03 UMH expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 UMH done?
LM03 UMH was recorded at 201,088 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 10,383 miles a year.
Has LM03 UMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UMH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LM03 UMH 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 UMH find?
LM03 UMH passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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