BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LO03 BABMOT history
LO03 BAB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 138,751 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO03 BAB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO03 BAB was last recorded at 138,751 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 3,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,767 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,984 miles
- Average per year
- 8,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,751 miles
- 2025 – 134,767 miles
- 2024 – 130,138 miles
- 2023 – 119,342 miles
- 2022 – 109,893 miles
- 2021 – 100,254 miles
- 2020 – 97,156 miles
- 2019 – 89,334 miles
- 2018 – 79,463 miles
- 2017 – 71,612 miles
- 2016 – 63,801 miles
- 2015 – 44,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,751 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,751 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 138,751 miles
- Test number
- 893302629026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,751 miles (+3,984)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,751 miles
- Test number
- 167713010402
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,767 miles (+4,629)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 134,767 miles
- Test number
- 648120401040
- AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking to limit (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake just met minimum requirements of 16%
Pass130,138 miles (+10,796)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 130,138 miles
- Test number
- 697597087796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/45r17 91w runflat (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm non runflat (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm non runflat (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,342 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 119,342 miles
- Test number
- 949152099286
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 91w Pirelli p7 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Fail119,342 miles (+9,449)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,342 miles
- Test number
- 597032682507
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 91w Pirelli p7 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 109,893 miles
- Test number
- 718046171315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,893 miles (+9,639)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,893 miles
- Test number
- 354766663330
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r14 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear run flat and non run flat fitted across rear axle
Pass100,254 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 100,254 miles
- Test number
- 330277206307
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail100,254 miles (+3,098)1 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,254 miles
- Test number
- 597121726451
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass97,156 miles (+7,822)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 97,156 miles
- Test number
- 339620520963
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 89,334 miles
- Test number
- 803489561891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,334 miles (+3,329)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,334 miles
- Test number
- 419975108215
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,005 miles (+6,542)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 86,005 miles
- Test number
- 307047619681
- AdvisoryNearside bonnet catch does not close securely
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components
Pass79,463 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 79,463 miles
- Test number
- 927969368094
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,463 miles (+7,851)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,463 miles
- Test number
- 793475120673
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,612 miles (+7,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,612 miles
- Test number
- 187849161636
- AdvisoryEngine and undertrays covering components
Pass63,801 miles (+19,100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 63,801 miles
- Test number
- 620021900293
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass44,701 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 44,701 miles
- Test number
- 266568105043
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Questions about LO03 BAB
- Does LO03 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO03 BAB is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO03 BAB?
- The MOT on LO03 BAB is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO03 BAB done?
- LO03 BAB was recorded at 138,751 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 8,210 miles a year.
- Has LO03 BAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO03 BAB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO03 BAB 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 LO03 BAB find?
- LO03 BAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 2 more.
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