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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 WYHMOT history

LM03 WYH is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LM03 WYH red 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 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,390 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WYH was last recorded at 80,390 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,213 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,177 miles
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,390 miles
  • 2025 – 78,213 miles
  • 2024 – 76,258 miles
  • 2023 – 73,431 miles
  • 2022 – 70,797 miles
  • 2021 – 67,937 miles
  • 2020 – 65,571 miles
  • 2019 – 63,131 miles
  • 2018 – 59,973 miles
  • 2017 – 56,473 miles
  • 2016 – 52,311 miles
  • 2015 – 49,514 miles
  • 2014 – 46,823 miles
  • 2013 – 43,354 miles
  • 2012 – 40,396 miles
  • 2011 – 37,109 miles
  • 2010 – 34,221 miles
  • 2009 – 29,740 miles
  • 2008 – 25,409 miles
  • 2007 – 21,148 miles
  • 2006 – 16,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,390 miles (+2,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,390 miles
    Test number
    879853988766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass78,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    955396626940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,213 miles (+1,955)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    394005807046
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass76,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    166819393020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail76,258 miles (+2,827)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    607888628010
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass73,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    889058695550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,431 miles (+2,634)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    750395207688
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass70,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    852586137005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,797 miles (+2,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    476672177928
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass67,937 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    364105916674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    169854006452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,571 miles (+2,440)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    270655959794
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass63,131 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,131 miles
    Test number
    654097685217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass59,973 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,973 miles
    Test number
    877430840362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,473 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,473 miles
    Test number
    697941022936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,311 miles (+2,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,311 miles
    Test number
    159310849459
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre perished
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres very low on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,514 miles (+2,691)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    356125905215
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edge

  18. Pass46,823 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,823 miles
    Test number
    995781714238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,354 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,354 miles
    Test number
    946141013285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,396 miles (+3,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,396 miles
    Test number
    818399702238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,109 miles
    Test number
    695098101298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,109 miles (+2,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,109 miles
    Test number
    378797201215
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass34,221 miles (+4,481)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,221 miles
    Test number
    441170810260
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  24. Pass29,740 miles (+4,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,740 miles
    Test number
    293438889163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass25,409 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,409 miles
    Test number
    523612398117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,148 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,148 miles
    Test number
    980571717249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,523 miles
    Test number
    600815306249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WYH

Does LM03 WYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 WYH is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WYH?
The MOT on LM03 WYH is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 WYH done?
LM03 WYH was recorded at 80,390 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has LM03 WYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WYH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 WYH 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 WYH find?
LM03 WYH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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