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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 EBKMOT history

LR03 EBK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LR03 EBK grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
183,838 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EBK was last recorded at 183,838 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 8,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,264 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,574 miles
Average per year
6,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,838 miles
  • 2025 – 175,264 miles
  • 2024 – 170,659 miles
  • 2023 – 169,447 miles
  • 2019 – 168,509 miles
  • 2013 – 144,712 miles
  • 2011 – 125,803 miles
  • 2010 – 112,417 miles
  • 2009 – 99,426 miles
  • 2008 – 87,028 miles
  • 2007 – 74,756 miles
  • 2006 – 47,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,838 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,838 miles (+8,574)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    183,838 miles
    Test number
    768186869287
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass175,264 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    175,264 miles
    Test number
    511121934595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,659 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,659 miles
    Test number
    211787114200
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,659 miles (+1,212)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,659 miles
    Test number
    270538164806
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,447 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    169,447 miles
    Test number
    526740969400
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail169,447 miles (+938)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,447 miles
    Test number
    907507738154
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass168,509 miles (+23,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,509 miles
    Test number
    836528615648
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail144,712 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    239198363006
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass144,712 miles (+18,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    647258963086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass125,803 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    125,803 miles
    Test number
    468865501371
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/f fog light cracked

  11. Fail125,803 miles (+13,386)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,803 miles
    Test number
    107745201348
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/f fog light cracked

  12. Pass112,417 miles (+12,991)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,417 miles
    Test number
    870564410364
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are little worn
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  13. Pass99,426 miles (+130)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,426 miles
    Test number
    730886719364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre small cut in outer side wall

  14. Fail99,296 miles (+12,268)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,296 miles
    Test number
    270812519304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre small cut in outer side wall

  15. Pass87,028 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    192426328302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail86,969 miles (+8,193)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,969 miles
    Test number
    262283828364
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass78,776 miles (+4,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    702204478022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,756 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    490032007362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,705 miles (+11,303)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,705 miles
    Test number
    604409597235
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass63,402 miles (+16,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    901847667006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    943113676000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EBK

Does LR03 EBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EBK is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EBK?
The MOT on LR03 EBK is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 EBK done?
LR03 EBK was recorded at 183,838 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,638 miles a year.
Has LR03 EBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EBK has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 EBK 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 LR03 EBK find?
LR03 EBK passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 3 more.

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