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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM03 UMUMOT history

LM03 UMU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LM03 UMU grey 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,936 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UMU was last recorded at 139,936 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,919 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,017 miles
Average per year
5,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,936 miles
  • 2025 – 137,919 miles
  • 2024 – 136,344 miles
  • 2023 – 134,542 miles
  • 2022 – 132,773 miles
  • 2021 – 130,440 miles
  • 2019 – 125,434 miles
  • 2018 – 115,276 miles
  • 2017 – 108,837 miles
  • 2016 – 102,456 miles
  • 2014 – 93,588 miles
  • 2013 – 83,962 miles
  • 2012 – 76,924 miles
  • 2011 – 68,873 miles
  • 2010 – 61,164 miles
  • 2009 – 48,111 miles
  • 2007 – 39,450 miles
  • 2006 – 28,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,936 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,936 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,936 miles
    Test number
    998050720183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,919 miles (+1,575)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,919 miles
    Test number
    845866554085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,344 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,344 miles
    Test number
    865678915322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,542 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,542 miles
    Test number
    584742661878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,773 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,773 miles
    Test number
    338382045909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,440 miles (+5,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    391821858186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,434 miles
    Test number
    154804985154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,434 miles (+10,158)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,434 miles
    Test number
    832505168855
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp indicator light is on but brake pads appear to be ok
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,276 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,276 miles
    Test number
    648726243213
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,275 miles (+6,438)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,275 miles
    Test number
    313126505330
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,837 miles (+6,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,837 miles
    Test number
    927644493239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass102,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,456 miles
    Test number
    795834463977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,456 miles (+8,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,456 miles
    Test number
    134679262615
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

  14. Pass93,588 miles (+9,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,588 miles
    Test number
    229907554375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass83,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    788114583117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,962 miles (+7,038)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    689683683142
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,924 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,924 miles
    Test number
    339689282130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,765 miles (+7,892)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,765 miles
    Test number
    248362782136
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass68,873 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,873 miles
    Test number
    147096081101
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail68,873 miles (+7,709)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,873 miles
    Test number
    917776181153
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass61,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,164 miles
    Test number
    651461590175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,162 miles (+13,051)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,162 miles
    Test number
    361781990114
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass48,111 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    214729829019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,450 miles (+10,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    313128207407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass28,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,523 miles
    Test number
    414948366184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 UMU

Does LM03 UMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 UMU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UMU?
The MOT on LM03 UMU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 UMU done?
LM03 UMU was recorded at 139,936 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,691 miles a year.
Has LM03 UMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UMU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LM03 UMU 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 UMU find?
LM03 UMU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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