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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 EXWMOT history

LR03 EXW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LR03 EXW grey 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 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,105 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EXW
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
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EXW was last recorded at 160,105 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,553 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,552 miles
Average per year
6,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,105 miles
  • 2024 – 158,553 miles
  • 2023 – 153,514 miles
  • 2021 – 148,747 miles
  • 2020 – 143,268 miles
  • 2019 – 141,462 miles
  • 2018 – 135,375 miles
  • 2017 – 125,580 miles
  • 2016 – 121,279 miles
  • 2015 – 110,679 miles
  • 2014 – 102,439 miles
  • 2013 – 92,526 miles
  • 2012 – 82,005 miles
  • 2011 – 76,025 miles
  • 2010 – 69,813 miles
  • 2009 – 63,235 miles
  • 2007 – 39,055 miles
  • 2006 – 28,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,105 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,105 miles (+1,552)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,105 miles
    Test number
    591988464358
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded

  2. Pass158,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,553 miles
    Test number
    681870327866
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Fail158,553 miles (+5,039)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,553 miles
    Test number
    260011375078
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass153,514 miles (+4,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,514 miles
    Test number
    504039493410
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,747 miles (+243)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,747 miles
    Test number
    743742028445
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail148,504 miles (+5,236)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,504 miles
    Test number
    825634684750
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on(pre july 2003)

  7. Pass143,268 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    143,268 miles
    Test number
    904614367417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,462 miles (+6,087)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,462 miles
    Test number
    960531665050
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,375 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,375 miles
    Test number
    719106739157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail135,373 miles (+9,793)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,373 miles
    Test number
    956067257889
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass125,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,580 miles
    Test number
    346604284645
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted

  12. Fail125,580 miles (+4,301)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,580 miles
    Test number
    207200691517
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted

  13. Pass121,279 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,279 miles
    Test number
    445278799816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,263 miles (+10,584)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,263 miles
    Test number
    437515790667
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass110,679 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    906888955071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail110,629 miles (+8,190)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,629 miles
    Test number
    887826655010
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass102,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    206069554043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,439 miles (+9,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    189089154494
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass92,526 miles (+10,521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    668826713043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread getting low

  20. Pass82,005 miles (+5,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    179807432407
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass76,025 miles (+6,212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    465271011056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass69,813 miles (+6,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,813 miles
    Test number
    280372630087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass63,235 miles (+24,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    962258549006
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass39,055 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,055 miles
    Test number
    812814087115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,031 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,031 miles
    Test number
    761110027166
    • NoteEngine top cove fitted
    • NoteEngine tray fitted

  26. Pass39,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,026 miles
    Test number
    492243597050
    • NoteLarge sump and subframe cover fitted

  27. Fail39,026 miles (+10,625)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,026 miles
    Test number
    744363697074
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteLarge sump and subframe cover fitted

  28. Pass28,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    650104076050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EXW

Does LR03 EXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 EXW expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EXW?
The MOT on LR03 EXW expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 EXW done?
LR03 EXW was recorded at 160,105 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,712 miles a year.
Has LR03 EXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EXW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 EXW 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 EXW find?
LR03 EXW passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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