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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 XVTMOT history

LM03 XVT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

LM03 XVT 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 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
108,053 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XVT
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
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 XVT was last recorded at 108,053 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,042 miles · 5 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,053 miles
  • 2022 – 102,906 miles
  • 2021 – 98,011 miles
  • 2020 – 95,898 miles
  • 2019 – 94,134 miles
  • 2018 – 91,836 miles
  • 2017 – 89,470 miles
  • 2016 – 86,702 miles
  • 2015 – 84,870 miles
  • 2014 – 79,188 miles
  • 2013 – 74,879 miles
  • 2012 – 70,574 miles
  • 2011 – 68,884 miles
  • 2010 – 63,191 miles
  • 2009 – 55,183 miles
  • 2008 – 47,824 miles
  • 2007 – 40,784 miles
  • 2006 – 33,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,053 miles
  • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth Front wiper smeary
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,053 miles (+11)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,053 miles
    Test number
    963066676917
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front wiper smeary
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy

  2. Fail108,042 miles (+5,136)2 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,042 miles
    Test number
    173088992083
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smeary
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Pass102,906 miles (+4,895)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    448174859952
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  4. Pass98,011 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    307985967293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3214 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm on centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail98,007 miles (+2,109)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,007 miles
    Test number
    666004752149
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3214 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass95,898 miles (+1,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    739161544749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm.255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass94,134 miles (+2,298)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,134 miles
    Test number
    823099742118
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,836 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,836 miles
    Test number
    595240075582
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under vehicle covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail91,831 miles (+2,361)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,831 miles
    Test number
    119183953888
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under vehicle covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass89,470 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,470 miles
    Test number
    795460541517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail89,470 miles (+2,768)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,470 miles
    Test number
    946851039885
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass86,702 miles (+1,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    483233822643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,870 miles (+1,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,870 miles
    Test number
    968152125221
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,314 miles (+4,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,314 miles
    Test number
    919424785014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass79,188 miles (+4,309)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,188 miles
    Test number
    527750174088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass74,879 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,879 miles
    Test number
    178517863095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    648083872079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,574 miles (+1,690)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    949193372076
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  19. Fail68,884 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    117259391143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass68,884 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    475029691180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,191 miles (+999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    530052910104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail62,192 miles (+7,009)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,192 miles
    Test number
    780282960062
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass55,183 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,183 miles
    Test number
    391006789081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,824 miles (+7,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,824 miles
    Test number
    170001868069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,784 miles (+7,157)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,784 miles
    Test number
    312836067057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,627 miles
    Test number
    861567976144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 XVT

Does LM03 XVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 XVT expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XVT?
The MOT on LM03 XVT expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 XVT done?
LM03 XVT was recorded at 108,053 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 4,338 miles a year.
Has LM03 XVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XVT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 XVT 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 XVT find?
LM03 XVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; coil spring corroded both rear, and 6 more.

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