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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LM03 YSWMOT history

LM03 YSW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.

LM03 YSW blue 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 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
128,992 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 YSW was last recorded at 128,992 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 2,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,147 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,845 miles
Average per year
5,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,992 miles
  • 2022 – 126,147 miles
  • 2021 – 122,861 miles
  • 2020 – 121,283 miles
  • 2019 – 119,588 miles
  • 2018 – 117,012 miles
  • 2017 – 113,668 miles
  • 2016 – 109,703 miles
  • 2015 – 107,355 miles
  • 2014 – 104,339 miles
  • 2013 – 99,081 miles
  • 2012 – 91,098 miles
  • 2011 – 85,989 miles
  • 2010 – 77,525 miles
  • 2009 – 65,647 miles
  • 2008 – 47,565 miles
  • 2007 – 34,757 miles
  • 2006 – 30,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,992 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,992 miles (+2,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,992 miles
    Test number
    419644623993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,147 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,147 miles
    Test number
    653664331931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail126,143 miles (+3,282)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,143 miles
    Test number
    636381514562
    • MajorSub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear diff mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,861 miles (+1,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,861 miles
    Test number
    291257254500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,283 miles (+1,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,283 miles
    Test number
    754827383135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,588 miles (+2,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,588 miles
    Test number
    987558569985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,012 miles (+3,344)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,012 miles
    Test number
    522300096386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass113,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,668 miles
    Test number
    913815704097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,668 miles (+3,965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,668 miles
    Test number
    618547259643
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass109,703 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,703 miles
    Test number
    704689108780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail109,653 miles (+2,298)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,653 miles
    Test number
    517911623557
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass107,355 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    381106437706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,339 miles (+5,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,339 miles
    Test number
    269780734352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass99,081 miles (+7,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,081 miles
    Test number
    517210833301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,098 miles (+5,109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    737445032344
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass85,989 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,989 miles
    Test number
    748047521372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake low on offside rear
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inside wall showing cracks
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  17. Fail85,979 miles (+8,454)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,979 miles
    Test number
    405697721351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass77,525 miles (+11,878)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,525 miles
    Test number
    723357220344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  19. Pass65,647 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    291622739339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wear low.
    • NoteUnevenly worn front tyres.

  20. Fail65,647 miles (+18,082)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    304472639394
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wear low.
    • NoteUnevenly worn front tyres.

  21. Pass47,565 miles (+12,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,565 miles
    Test number
    784983468195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,757 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    933989147159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    574271786144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM03 YSW

Does LM03 YSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 YSW expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YSW?
The MOT on LM03 YSW expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 YSW done?
LM03 YSW was recorded at 128,992 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 5,666 miles a year.
Has LM03 YSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YSW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 YSW 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 YSW find?
LM03 YSW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush.

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