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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LR03 EDXMOT history

LR03 EDX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

LR03 EDX 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 25 Aug 2025
Mileage
116,815 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EDX was last recorded at 116,815 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 4,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,087 miles · 26 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,728 miles
Average per year
5,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,815 miles
  • 2023 – 112,087 miles
  • 2021 – 110,536 miles
  • 2020 – 109,111 miles
  • 2019 – 103,706 miles
  • 2018 – 99,989 miles
  • 2017 – 92,609 miles
  • 2016 – 85,498 miles
  • 2015 – 80,665 miles
  • 2014 – 77,163 miles
  • 2013 – 72,234 miles
  • 2012 – 66,464 miles
  • 2011 – 60,471 miles
  • 2010 – 54,562 miles
  • 2009 – 46,553 miles
  • 2008 – 38,074 miles
  • 2007 – 30,334 miles
  • 2006 – 22,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,815 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,815 miles (+4,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,815 miles
    Test number
    244861039955
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass112,087 miles (+1,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,087 miles
    Test number
    964974887431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
  3. Pass110,536 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    356036768336
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail110,536 miles (+1,425)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    951920482886
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,111 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    979589525713
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail109,111 miles (+5,405)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    138635928645
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine leaking on exhaust system, risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass103,706 miles (+3,717)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,706 miles
    Test number
    572338547059
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake slightly binding
  8. Pass99,989 miles (+25)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,989 miles
    Test number
    689346350774
    • DangerousOil leak from engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryEML is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Fail99,964 miles (+7,355)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    735440556016
    • DangerousOil leak from engine and gearbox
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEML is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass92,609 miles (+7,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    948215395183
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance glass loose (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryEngine m/light on
  11. Pass85,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    998861323447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail85,498 miles (+4,833)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    639516743798
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass80,665 miles (+3,502)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,665 miles
    Test number
    639481565030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass77,163 miles (+4,929)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,163 miles
    Test number
    739839444034
    • NoteFront washer jets weak
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension ball joints worn
    • NoteBoth front suspension arms, rear mounting bushes worn
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
  15. Pass72,234 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,234 miles
    Test number
    669690453017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,464 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    185059542038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,471 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,471 miles
    Test number
    697954761035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,562 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,562 miles
    Test number
    593100960087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,553 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    592063569007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,074 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    154070378489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,334 miles (+8,007)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,334 miles
    Test number
    174356467492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,327 miles
    Test number
    583956466082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EDX

Does LR03 EDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 EDX expired on 25 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EDX?
The MOT on LR03 EDX expired on 25 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 EDX done?
LR03 EDX was recorded at 116,815 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 5,120 miles a year.
Has LR03 EDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EDX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LR03 EDX 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 EDX find?
LR03 EDX passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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