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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR03 EYTMOT history

LR03 EYT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2023.

LR03 EYT 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 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
141,829 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 EYT was last recorded at 141,829 miles on 13 Apr 2023, 2,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,267 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,562 miles
Average per year
6,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,829 miles
  • 2022 – 139,267 miles
  • 2021 – 135,116 miles
  • 2020 – 127,055 miles
  • 2019 – 122,119 miles
  • 2017 – 114,538 miles
  • 2016 – 105,772 miles
  • 2015 – 99,762 miles
  • 2014 – 92,382 miles
  • 2013 – 85,888 miles
  • 2012 – 74,441 miles
  • 2011 – 67,074 miles
  • 2010 – 60,810 miles
  • 2009 – 55,261 miles
  • 2008 – 49,118 miles
  • 2007 – 42,853 miles
  • 2006 – 33,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,829 miles
  • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryAir bag light not illuminating
  • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,829 miles (+2,562)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,829 miles
    Test number
    524521510517
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light not illuminating
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

  2. Pass139,267 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,267 miles
    Test number
    367895408622
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail139,267 miles (+4,151)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,267 miles
    Test number
    349423745915
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass135,116 miles (+8,061)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,116 miles
    Test number
    661592782583
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass127,055 miles (+4,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,055 miles
    Test number
    850708259754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass122,119 miles (+7,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,119 miles
    Test number
    895529447795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,538 miles (+8,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,538 miles
    Test number
    734774031039
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

  8. Pass105,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,772 miles
    Test number
    295113627558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail105,772 miles (+6,010)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,772 miles
    Test number
    526666560301
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass99,762 miles (+7,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,762 miles
    Test number
    104769175295
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass92,382 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    425105934418
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail92,379 miles (+6,491)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    987135734382
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass85,888 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,888 miles
    Test number
    899896213399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,273 miles (+7,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    416222783021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,441 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    828219382090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,074 miles (+6,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    616599681067
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

  17. Pass60,810 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,810 miles
    Test number
    914116270098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,261 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    921642819198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,118 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,118 miles
    Test number
    624278798054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,853 miles (+9,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    913745487075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light stays on

  21. Pass33,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,320 miles
    Test number
    253970786005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 EYT

Does LR03 EYT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 EYT expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EYT?
The MOT on LR03 EYT expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 EYT done?
LR03 EYT was recorded at 141,829 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2023, an average of 6,360 miles a year.
Has LR03 EYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EYT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR03 EYT 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 EYT find?
LR03 EYT failed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 5 advisories: brake servo inoperative; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; front registration plate inscription illegible, and 12 more.

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