
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Pass72,234 miles (+5,770)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 72,234 miles
- Test number
- 669690453017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,464 miles (+5,993)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 66,464 miles
- Test number
- 185059542038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,471 miles (+5,909)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,471 miles
- Test number
- 697954761035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,562 miles (+8,009)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 54,562 miles
- Test number
- 593100960087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,553 miles (+8,479)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 46,553 miles
- Test number
- 592063569007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,074 miles (+7,740)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,074 miles
- Test number
- 154070378489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,334 miles (+8,007)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,334 miles
- Test number
- 174356467492
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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