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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR03 HBBMOT history

LR03 HBB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LR03 HBB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
88,621 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HBB was last recorded at 88,621 miles on 15 May 2026, 4,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,820 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,801 miles
Average per year
3,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,621 miles
  • 2025 – 83,820 miles
  • 2024 – 78,566 miles
  • 2023 – 75,950 miles
  • 2022 – 75,780 miles
  • 2021 – 72,114 miles
  • 2020 – 68,608 miles
  • 2019 – 63,362 miles
  • 2018 – 55,368 miles
  • 2017 – 52,113 miles
  • 2013 – 51,216 miles
  • 2012 – 48,808 miles
  • 2011 – 46,384 miles
  • 2010 – 40,750 miles
  • 2009 – 35,520 miles
  • 2008 – 31,387 miles
  • 2007 – 25,987 miles
  • 2006 – 22,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,621 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,621 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,621 miles
    Test number
    241915993445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,820 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    740857903096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,566 miles (+2,616)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,566 miles
    Test number
    961586346686
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,950 miles (+170)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,950 miles
    Test number
    742030329358
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,780 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,780 miles
    Test number
    918497603160
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,775 miles (+3,661)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,775 miles
    Test number
    912682327208
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass72,114 miles (+3,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,114 miles
    Test number
    863657937512
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass68,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    939128218661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,608 miles (+5,246)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    700632319216
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,362 miles (+7,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,362 miles
    Test number
    829306591542
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine location (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  11. Pass55,368 miles (+3,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,368 miles
    Test number
    125889373705
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component slightly corroded

  12. Pass52,113 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,113 miles
    Test number
    380806565290
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking within tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking within tread

  13. Fail52,113 miles (+897)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,113 miles
    Test number
    726157674946
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking within tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking within tread

  14. Pass51,216 miles (+2,408)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,216 miles
    Test number
    216562503349
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and tread cracked

  15. Pass48,808 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    447220192223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,384 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,384 miles
    Test number
    459157901364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,374 miles (+1,905)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,374 miles
    Test number
    696818271228
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass44,469 miles (+3,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,469 miles
    Test number
    119007391487
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Pass40,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    274716800171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,750 miles (+5,230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    654616600101
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass35,520 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,520 miles
    Test number
    913564809108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,387 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,387 miles
    Test number
    443848908149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,987 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,987 miles
    Test number
    610013497058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,184 miles
    Test number
    380260816196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,184 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,184 miles
    Test number
    562509706114
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LR03 HBB

Does LR03 HBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HBB is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HBB?
The MOT on LR03 HBB is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HBB done?
LR03 HBB was recorded at 88,621 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,310 miles a year.
Has LR03 HBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HBB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 HBB 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 HBB find?
LR03 HBB passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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