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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 VFHMOT history

LM03 VFH is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

LM03 VFH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
112,004 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VFH was last recorded at 112,004 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 2,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,736 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,268 miles
Average per year
5,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 112,004 miles
  • 2020 – 109,736 miles
  • 2019 – 107,598 miles
  • 2018 – 104,787 miles
  • 2017 – 98,642 miles
  • 2016 – 96,154 miles
  • 2015 – 90,584 miles
  • 2014 – 86,184 miles
  • 2013 – 79,971 miles
  • 2012 – 72,733 miles
  • 2011 – 67,213 miles
  • 2010 – 60,400 miles
  • 2009 – 53,130 miles
  • 2008 – 47,803 miles
  • 2007 – 43,250 miles
  • 2006 – 32,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,004 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,004 miles (+2,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,004 miles
    Test number
    710472652048
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass109,736 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,736 miles
    Test number
    743308906640
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriated

  3. Pass107,598 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,598 miles
    Test number
    760711992569
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail107,561 miles (+2,774)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    130157396168
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,787 miles (+158)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,787 miles
    Test number
    921389836779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEmissions struggled to pass

  6. Fail104,629 miles (+5,987)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,629 miles
    Test number
    419435066628
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEmissions struggled to pass

  7. Pass98,642 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    720266480782
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail98,642 miles (+135)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    801586549785
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail98,507 miles (+2,353)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,507 miles
    Test number
    172840818999
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to brake discs

  10. Pass96,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    667482297184
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail96,154 miles (+5,570)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    846549059736
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass90,584 miles (+4,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,584 miles
    Test number
    617027945157
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass86,184 miles (+6,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,184 miles
    Test number
    207087374477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass79,971 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,971 miles
    Test number
    548379473134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,733 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    948884792157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,213 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,213 miles
    Test number
    298771411426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,400 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    602024400170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass60,400 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    750954000103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,130 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    563925309194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail53,130 miles (+5,327)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    934985909110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass47,803 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,803 miles
    Test number
    284759618134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,250 miles (+10,297)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,250 miles
    Test number
    470210677190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    614227466118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,953 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    980317366113
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LM03 VFH

Does LM03 VFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VFH expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VFH?
The MOT on LM03 VFH expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VFH done?
LM03 VFH was recorded at 112,004 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 5,120 miles a year.
Has LM03 VFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VFH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LM03 VFH 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 VFH find?
LM03 VFH passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres, and 1 more.

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