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BMW 316

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM03 XOKMOT history

LM03 XOK is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 15 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

LM03 XOK grey 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 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
127,015 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XOK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 XOK was last recorded at 127,015 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 18,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,240 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
18,775 miles
Average per year
6,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,015 miles
  • 2023 – 108,240 miles
  • 2022 – 100,935 miles
  • 2021 – 91,688 miles
  • 2020 – 83,319 miles
  • 2019 – 80,180 miles
  • 2018 – 74,345 miles
  • 2017 – 67,928 miles
  • 2016 – 59,179 miles
  • 2015 – 45,776 miles
  • 2014 – 35,165 miles
  • 2013 – 26,848 miles
  • 2012 – 24,097 miles
  • 2011 – 21,967 miles
  • 2010 – 20,439 miles
  • 2009 – 17,851 miles
  • 2008 – 13,613 miles
  • 2007 – 10,495 miles
  • 2006 – 7,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,015 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,015 miles (+18,775)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,015 miles
    Test number
    384321559149
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass108,240 miles (+7,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,240 miles
    Test number
    913349927577
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass100,935 miles (+9,247)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    909771693397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,688 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,688 miles
    Test number
    856911246602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,319 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    792926412123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,180 miles (+5,835)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,180 miles
    Test number
    687026661246
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre section mounting clamp on to gearbox mount corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish by the centre ferrules, small cracks not deep enough to reach the cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to perish and has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting at rear end of front to rear metal brake pipe where it joins rear flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish by the centre ferrules, small cracks not deep enough to reach the cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to perish and has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion starting at rear end of front to rear metal brake pipe where it joins rear flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass74,345 miles (+6,417)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    202452796146
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass67,928 miles (+8,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,928 miles
    Test number
    842534585608
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Pass59,179 miles (+13,403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,179 miles
    Test number
    918441744884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish.
  10. Pass45,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,776 miles
    Test number
    616599115269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,776 miles (+10,611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,776 miles
    Test number
    686679615266
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass35,165 miles (+8,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    497350424239
    • 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)
  13. Pass26,848 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    969381323200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,097 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    825598892138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    555242021204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,967 miles (+1,528)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    858992021260
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass20,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,439 miles
    Test number
    792103920269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,439 miles (+2,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,439 miles
    Test number
    213353020270
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  19. Pass17,851 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,851 miles
    Test number
    361622029474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,613 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    13,613 miles
    Test number
    200887918238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,495 miles
    Test number
    120947507227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,495 miles (+3,102)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,495 miles
    Test number
    730667107229
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass7,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    7,393 miles
    Test number
    613293726294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 XOK

Does LM03 XOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 XOK expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XOK?
The MOT on LM03 XOK expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 XOK done?
LM03 XOK was recorded at 127,015 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 6,626 miles a year.
Has LM03 XOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XOK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 XOK 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 XOK find?
LM03 XOK failed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 6 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 9 more.

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