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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 YRAMOT history

LM03 YRA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 259,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LM03 YRA 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 Jan 2025
Mileage
259,527 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 YRA was last recorded at 259,527 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 13,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,289 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
13,238 miles
Average per year
10,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 259,527 miles
  • 2023 – 246,289 miles
  • 2022 – 235,094 miles
  • 2020 – 234,188 miles
  • 2019 – 233,635 miles
  • 2018 – 231,182 miles
  • 2017 – 222,808 miles
  • 2016 – 211,324 miles
  • 2015 – 200,664 miles
  • 2014 – 196,514 miles
  • 2013 – 184,350 miles
  • 2012 – 178,657 miles
  • 2011 – 175,265 miles
  • 2010 – 168,765 miles
  • 2009 – 162,989 miles
  • 2008 – 143,856 miles
  • 2007 – 113,304 miles
  • 2006 – 87,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,527 miles
  • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,527 miles (+13,238)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    259,527 miles
    Test number
    143986438392
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass246,289 miles (+11,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    246,289 miles
    Test number
    177662787849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass235,094 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    235,094 miles
    Test number
    496907460438
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail235,087 miles (+899)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,087 miles
    Test number
    337311071846
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  5. Pass234,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    234,188 miles
    Test number
    952229831229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail234,188 miles (+553)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,188 miles
    Test number
    124689827254
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass233,635 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    233,635 miles
    Test number
    328578159745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail233,633 miles (+2,451)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,633 miles
    Test number
    484791891917
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass231,182 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    231,182 miles
    Test number
    272273584125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail231,142 miles (+8,334)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,142 miles
    Test number
    185844900128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass222,808 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    222,808 miles
    Test number
    361903659310
    • 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)

  12. Fail222,505 miles (+11,181)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,505 miles
    Test number
    509034572229
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • 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. Pass211,324 miles (+10,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    211,324 miles
    Test number
    201233362365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass200,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    200,664 miles
    Test number
    160242043442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail200,663 miles (+4,149)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,663 miles
    Test number
    570938541396
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass196,514 miles (+12,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    196,514 miles
    Test number
    469264894286
    • 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)

  17. Pass184,350 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    184,350 miles
    Test number
    777531783257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass178,657 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    178,657 miles
    Test number
    376563882255
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM ONLY
    • NoteO/S REAR H/BRAKE SLIGHTLY SLOW TO OPERATE

  19. Fail178,657 miles (+3,392)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,657 miles
    Test number
    807733182214
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM ONLY
    • NoteO/S REAR H/BRAKE SLIGHTLY SLOW TO OPERATE

  20. Pass175,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    175,265 miles
    Test number
    499368191200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail175,264 miles (+6,499)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,264 miles
    Test number
    496738091283
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass168,765 miles (+5,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    168,765 miles
    Test number
    293554280271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass162,989 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    162,989 miles
    Test number
    342798979413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail162,989 miles (+19,133)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,989 miles
    Test number
    962344379292
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass143,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    143,856 miles
    Test number
    574669968231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail143,856 miles (+30,552)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,856 miles
    Test number
    500579558257
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass113,304 miles (+25,459)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    113,304 miles
    Test number
    280165237202
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTraction/dsc light on

  28. Pass87,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,845 miles
    Test number
    272287036201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail87,845 miles (+6,219)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,845 miles
    Test number
    543601336245
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass81,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,626 miles
    Test number
    174361676111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail81,626 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,626 miles
    Test number
    672611376193
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LM03 YRA

Does LM03 YRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 YRA expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YRA?
The MOT on LM03 YRA expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 YRA done?
LM03 YRA was recorded at 259,527 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 10,124 miles a year.
Has LM03 YRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YRA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 YRA 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 YRA find?
LM03 YRA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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