BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LR03 EXBMOT history
LR03 EXB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,874 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 168,874 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 23 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,424 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 EXB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 EXB was last recorded at 168,874 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 3,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,964 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,910 miles
- Average per year
- 7,424 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,874 miles
- 2025 – 164,964 miles
- 2024 – 158,294 miles
- 2023 – 151,522 miles
- 2022 – 145,511 miles
- 2021 – 139,484 miles
- 2020 – 133,015 miles
- 2019 – 125,879 miles
- 2018 – 119,208 miles
- 2017 – 113,246 miles
- 2016 – 107,431 miles
- 2015 – 97,224 miles
- 2014 – 88,767 miles
- 2013 – 78,319 miles
- 2012 – 67,621 miles
- 2011 – 55,841 miles
- 2010 – 48,602 miles
- 2009 – 37,540 miles
- 2008 – 30,549 miles
- 2007 – 21,757 miles
- 2006 – 19,904 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,874 miles
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device is just starting to perish slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front arch corroded but no sharp edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Engine covers/undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,874 miles (+3,910)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 168,874 miles
- Test number
- 638675265008
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device is just starting to perish slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front arch corroded but no sharp edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,964 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 164,964 miles
- Test number
- 293205237489
- AdvisoryAc belt slight cracking
- AdvisoryFront Headlamps hazy
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension bushes slight perishing
Fail164,964 miles (+6,670)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,964 miles
- Test number
- 591168745381
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAc belt slight cracking
- AdvisoryFront Headlamps hazy
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension bushes slight perishing
Pass158,294 miles (+6,772)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 158,294 miles
- Test number
- 547749436564
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,522 miles (+6,011)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 151,522 miles
- Test number
- 965510507974
- MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,511 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 145,511 miles
- Test number
- 869179245733
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp unit (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp unit (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust inner sills and rear floor
Fail145,509 miles (+6,025)6 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,509 miles
- Test number
- 448222722166
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush roll bar moves side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp incorrect colour blue light (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush roll bar moves side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour blue light (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp unit (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp unit (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust inner sills and rear floor
Pass139,484 miles (+6,469)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 139,484 miles
- Test number
- 658498443979
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
Pass133,015 miles (+7,136)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 133,015 miles
- Test number
- 271182991266
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
Pass125,879 miles (+6,671)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 125,879 miles
- Test number
- 160317142755
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,208 miles (+5,962)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 119,208 miles
- Test number
- 394632014006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,246 miles (+5,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 113,246 miles
- Test number
- 697230013876
- AdvisoryScreen chipped but not in the swept area
Pass107,431 miles (+10,207)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 107,431 miles
- Test number
- 584457887596
- 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)
Pass97,224 miles (+8,457)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 97,224 miles
- Test number
- 373989985395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,767 miles (+10,448)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 88,767 miles
- Test number
- 798836644281
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn inside edge
Pass78,319 miles (+10,698)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 78,319 miles
- Test number
- 189661063264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,621 miles (+11,780)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 67,621 miles
- Test number
- 445232652232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,841 miles (+7,239)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,841 miles
- Test number
- 967486541211
- NoteOffside front wiper is slightly deteriorated
Pass48,602 miles (+11,062)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 48,602 miles
- Test number
- 342014550439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,540 miles (+1,135)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 37,540 miles
- Test number
- 543795769243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,405 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 36,405 miles
- Test number
- 911905279083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail36,404 miles (+5,855)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,404 miles
- Test number
- 991635979071
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass30,549 miles (+8,792)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,549 miles
- Test number
- 592157188073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,757 miles (+1,853)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 21,757 miles
- Test number
- 640451127134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,904 miles (+1,196)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 19,904 miles
- Test number
- 222174916378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,708 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 18,708 miles
- Test number
- 854011686153
- Note1 .n/s/rear tyre cuts in outer wall.cords not exposed.
Questions about LR03 EXB
- Does LR03 EXB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EXB is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 EXB?
- The MOT on LR03 EXB is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 EXB done?
- LR03 EXB was recorded at 168,874 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,424 miles a year.
- Has LR03 EXB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 EXB has failed 3 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR03 EXB 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 EXB find?
- LR03 EXB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: fuel cap sealing device is just starting to perish slightly; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area, and 4 more.
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