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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 UNBMOT history

LM03 UNB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

LM03 UNB silver 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 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
155,051 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 UNB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 UNB was last recorded at 155,051 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 12,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,006 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
12,045 miles
Average per year
6,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,051 miles
  • 2023 – 143,006 miles
  • 2022 – 130,989 miles
  • 2021 – 117,742 miles
  • 2020 – 110,308 miles
  • 2019 – 103,985 miles
  • 2018 – 94,620 miles
  • 2017 – 88,111 miles
  • 2016 – 83,584 miles
  • 2015 – 79,778 miles
  • 2014 – 74,671 miles
  • 2013 – 70,809 miles
  • 2012 – 64,764 miles
  • 2011 – 59,791 miles
  • 2010 – 55,127 miles
  • 2009 – 50,709 miles
  • 2008 – 43,269 miles
  • 2007 – 40,331 miles
  • 2006 – 31,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,051 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Engine & under body , sill covers fitted obstructing some areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,051 miles (+12,045)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,051 miles
    Test number
    348250895730
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass143,006 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,006 miles
    Test number
    194395638017
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body , sill covers fitted obstructing some areas

  3. Fail142,997 miles (+12,008)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,997 miles
    Test number
    728102780517
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body , sill covers fitted obstructing some areas

  4. Pass130,989 miles (+602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,989 miles
    Test number
    316874789285
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,387 miles (+12,645)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,387 miles
    Test number
    454812257846
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,742 miles (+7,434)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    995649421942
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass110,308 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    245610280749
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail110,308 miles (+6,323)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    132484906052
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass103,985 miles (+9,365)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    994537516401
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  10. Pass94,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,620 miles
    Test number
    834056835046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail94,620 miles (+6,509)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,620 miles
    Test number
    474982180748
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    749118978020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,111 miles (+4,527)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    765545157311
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass83,584 miles (+3,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,584 miles
    Test number
    194123830294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass79,778 miles (+5,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,778 miles
    Test number
    481447616254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,671 miles (+3,862)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    895678684119
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass70,809 miles (+6,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,809 miles
    Test number
    749002753135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,764 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    575635352034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front jacking point block missing/car still has original fuel filter

  19. Fail64,762 miles (+4,971)3 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    557454152037
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front jacking point block missing/car still has original fuel filter

  20. Pass59,791 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    126407441018
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing.

  21. Fail59,791 miles (+4,664)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    778507141071
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing.

  22. Pass55,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    690460040081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,127 miles (+4,418)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    233066830063
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,709 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    873725659048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,707 miles (+7,438)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    632725049059
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass43,269 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    414825508018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,268 miles (+2,937)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,268 miles
    Test number
    871114808080
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass40,331 miles (+9,251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    464885357273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,080 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    553846956221
    • NoteAir bag lamp illuminated
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel rim has slight buckle
    • NoteNearside front outer tyre wall has small tear

Questions about LM03 UNB

Does LM03 UNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 UNB expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 UNB?
The MOT on LM03 UNB expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 UNB done?
LM03 UNB was recorded at 155,051 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 6,832 miles a year.
Has LM03 UNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 UNB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 UNB 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 UNB find?
LM03 UNB passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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