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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 YPXMOT history

LM03 YPX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2024.

LM03 YPX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2025
Mileage
135,914 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 YPX was last recorded at 135,914 miles on 20 Jan 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,907 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,914 miles
  • 2022 – 126,055 miles
  • 2021 – 122,468 miles
  • 2020 – 118,832 miles
  • 2019 – 113,017 miles
  • 2018 – 110,476 miles
  • 2016 – 105,761 miles
  • 2015 – 98,324 miles
  • 2014 – 92,052 miles
  • 2013 – 84,161 miles
  • 2012 – 77,651 miles
  • 2011 – 71,244 miles
  • 2010 – 67,253 miles
  • 2009 – 59,682 miles
  • 2008 – 52,833 miles
  • 2007 – 41,824 miles
  • 2006 – 33,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,914 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens / slightly damaged / cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySlight play in the steering / inner jointsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak in the engine bay area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,914 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,914 miles
    Test number
    371809328159
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens / slightly damaged / cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering / inner joints
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail135,907 miles (+9,852)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,907 miles
    Test number
    585699256302
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering / inner joints
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass126,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,055 miles
    Test number
    302943375633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,055 miles (+3,587)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,055 miles
    Test number
    575468734771
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  5. Pass122,468 miles (+14)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,468 miles
    Test number
    200030165230
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryHand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around the rear diff area
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends / inner joints
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail122,454 miles (+3,622)1 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,454 miles
    Test number
    306785759688
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryHand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around the rear diff area
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends / inner joints
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass118,832 miles (+5,815)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,832 miles
    Test number
    680804650308
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryHand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak in the engine bay area

  8. Pass113,017 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,017 miles
    Test number
    349963591715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail113,015 miles (+2,539)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,015 miles
    Test number
    674833673474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,476 miles (+4,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,476 miles
    Test number
    242374593029
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe corroded

  11. Pass105,761 miles (+7,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,761 miles
    Test number
    714300470356
    • 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)

  12. Pass98,324 miles (+6,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    331855380844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,052 miles (+7,891)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,052 miles
    Test number
    956705644336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,161 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    599172133301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,651 miles (+6,407)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,651 miles
    Test number
    136306722323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass71,244 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    859233621351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    330716230357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,253 miles (+7,571)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    491256630387
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,682 miles (+6,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    274664549368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  20. Pass52,833 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    962914648335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,678 miles (+10,854)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,678 miles
    Test number
    761227138384
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass41,824 miles (+5,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    613322887279
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass36,047 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,047 miles
    Test number
    240585917142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,159 miles
    Test number
    830717686161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    472836286174
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LM03 YPX

Does LM03 YPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 YPX expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YPX?
The MOT on LM03 YPX expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 YPX done?
LM03 YPX was recorded at 135,914 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2024, an average of 5,858 miles a year.
Has LM03 YPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YPX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 YPX 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 YPX find?
LM03 YPX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2024 with 9 advisories: engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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