BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LR03 EFGMOT history
LR03 EFG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 132,578 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 EFG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 EFG was last recorded at 132,578 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,530 miles · 12 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 6,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,578 miles
- 2025 – 127,743 miles
- 2024 – 118,727 miles
- 2023 – 112,039 miles
- 2022 – 106,076 miles
- 2021 – 98,389 miles
- 2020 – 93,378 miles
- 2019 – 85,121 miles
- 2018 – 77,204 miles
- 2017 – 70,505 miles
- 2016 – 64,571 miles
- 2015 – 62,175 miles
- 2014 – 59,577 miles
- 2013 – 55,202 miles
- 2011 – 46,185 miles
- 2010 – 39,924 miles
- 2009 – 31,156 miles
- 2008 – 25,987 miles
- 2007 – 22,046 miles
- 2006 – 15,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,578 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow retractingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow retractingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, 2023–2025
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,578 miles (+48)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 132,578 miles
- Test number
- 231333292266
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow retracting
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow retracting
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail132,530 miles (+4,787)1 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,530 miles
- Test number
- 323010106851
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow retracting
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow retracting
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,743 miles (+9,016)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 127,743 miles
- Test number
- 907825399448
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,727 miles (+6,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 118,727 miles
- Test number
- 908897882816
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,039 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 112,039 miles
- Test number
- 715077059621
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail112,039 miles (+5,963)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,039 miles
- Test number
- 407594911691
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass106,076 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,076 miles
- Test number
- 646316086855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,061 miles (+7,672)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,061 miles
- Test number
- 393098690960
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass98,389 miles (+9)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,389 miles
- Test number
- 166623809836
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail98,380 miles (+5,002)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,380 miles
- Test number
- 267939492593
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,378 miles (+8,257)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 93,378 miles
- Test number
- 981500982682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge
Pass85,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,121 miles
- Test number
- 726149198021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,121 miles (+7,917)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,121 miles
- Test number
- 437864141954
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass77,204 miles (+6,699)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 77,204 miles
- Test number
- 837091443696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,505 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 70,505 miles
- Test number
- 770478877856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,474 miles (+5,903)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,474 miles
- Test number
- 912198969800
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass64,571 miles (+2,396)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 64,571 miles
- Test number
- 758741359605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 62,175 miles
- Test number
- 638016515056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,175 miles (+2,598)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,175 miles
- Test number
- 809996515088
- Repaired at testAnti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,577 miles (+4,375)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 59,577 miles
- Test number
- 757735214005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,202 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,202 miles
- Test number
- 379695803004
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass55,202 miles (+9,017)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 55,202 miles
- Test number
- 549635203025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,185 miles (+6,261)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 46,185 miles
- Test number
- 747155661200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 39,924 miles
- Test number
- 344811080276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,924 miles (+8,768)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,924 miles
- Test number
- 581881980228
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront wish bone bushis slight play
Pass31,156 miles (+5,169)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 31,156 miles
- Test number
- 434774689288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 25,987 miles
- Test number
- 170020598282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,987 miles (+3,941)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,987 miles
- Test number
- 190060498241
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass22,046 miles (+6,792)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 22,046 miles
- Test number
- 140452077222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 15,254 miles
- Test number
- 731916186257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 EFG
- Does LR03 EFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EFG is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 EFG?
- The MOT on LR03 EFG is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 EFG done?
- LR03 EFG was recorded at 132,578 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,041 miles a year.
- Has LR03 EFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 EFG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR03 EFG 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 EFG find?
- LR03 EFG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front seat belt slow retracting; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 8 more.
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