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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 VFFMOT history

LM03 VFF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

LM03 VFF 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 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
110,401 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VFF was last recorded at 110,401 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 1,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2008: 40,333 miles, lower than 51,833 miles on 23 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,539 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,862 miles
Average per year
3,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,401 miles
  • 2023 – 108,539 miles
  • 2022 – 107,061 miles
  • 2021 – 105,132 miles
  • 2020 – 102,664 miles
  • 2019 – 95,522 miles
  • 2018 – 88,672 miles
  • 2017 – 80,990 miles
  • 2016 – 77,991 miles
  • 2015 – 71,183 miles
  • 2014 – 67,117 miles
  • 2013 – 63,098 miles
  • 2012 – 57,156 miles
  • 2011 – 51,667 miles
  • 2010 – 46,987 miles
  • 2009 – 43,573 miles
  • 2008 – 40,345 miles
  • 2006 – 51,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,401 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,401 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,401 miles
    Test number
    817269970047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass108,539 miles (+1,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,539 miles
    Test number
    724961847372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass107,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,061 miles
    Test number
    347986318410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,061 miles (+1,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,061 miles
    Test number
    399142011352
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    350536342089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,132 miles (+2,468)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    327749517498
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,664 miles (+7,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    380098001814
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,522 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    95,522 miles
    Test number
    303494604537
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail95,500 miles (+6,828)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,500 miles
    Test number
    759763764846
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass88,672 miles (+7,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,672 miles
    Test number
    618617566914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass80,990 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    986713518545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,991 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,991 miles
    Test number
    973595240020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,033 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,033 miles
    Test number
    475948422612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,183 miles (+4,066)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,183 miles
    Test number
    385216455085
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN s r sidewall damage

  15. Pass67,117 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    217633964090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail67,117 miles (+4,019)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    508793964036
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass63,098 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    586358423051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,156 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    765218732094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,146 miles (+5,479)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,146 miles
    Test number
    836667032012
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords

  20. Pass51,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    119428831078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,662 miles (+4,675)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    647078131052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

  22. Pass46,987 miles (+3,414)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,987 miles
    Test number
    222771540055
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut outer wall not showing cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass43,573 miles (+3,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,573 miles
    Test number
    981704549049
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass40,345 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,345 miles
    Test number
    411035748050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,333 miles (-11,500)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,333 miles
    Test number
    113013748011
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front foglamp damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge bald

  26. Fail51,833 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    372736796437
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass51,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    924356696262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VFF

Does LM03 VFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VFF expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VFF?
The MOT on LM03 VFF expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VFF done?
LM03 VFF was recorded at 110,401 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 3,301 miles a year.
Has LM03 VFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VFF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 VFF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 VFF find?
LM03 VFF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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