
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LR03 HBGMOT history
LR03 HBG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 93,689 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 HBG
- 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
- 20 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 HBG was last recorded at 93,689 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 93,448 miles · 20 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 241 miles
- Average per year
- 3,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 93,689 miles
- 2023 – 86,475 miles
- 2022 – 83,167 miles
- 2021 – 82,728 miles
- 2020 – 78,518 miles
- 2019 – 77,321 miles
- 2018 – 76,061 miles
- 2017 – 74,758 miles
- 2016 – 73,239 miles
- 2015 – 71,696 miles
- 2014 – 62,558 miles
- 2013 – 62,147 miles
- 2012 – 61,542 miles
- 2011 – 56,013 miles
- 2010 – 49,449 miles
- 2009 – 41,652 miles
- 2008 – 38,450 miles
- 2007 – 29,620 miles
- 2006 – 20,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake low but locked (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,689 miles (+241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 93,689 miles
- Test number
- 351434707778
- AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake low but locked (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail93,448 miles (+6,973)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,448 miles
- Test number
- 728382395418
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass86,475 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 86,475 miles
- Test number
- 741579207196
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,465 miles (+3,298)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,465 miles
- Test number
- 368805114705
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,167 miles (+439)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 83,167 miles
- Test number
- 206841544567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,728 miles (+4,210)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 82,728 miles
- Test number
- 251841334735
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 78,518 miles
- Test number
- 556763254605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,518 miles (+1,197)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,518 miles
- Test number
- 565542120305
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))
Pass77,321 miles (+1,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 77,321 miles
- Test number
- 338549875851
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,061 miles (+1,303)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,061 miles
- Test number
- 180122513904
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,758 miles (+1,519)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 74,758 miles
- Test number
- 792297927022
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,239 miles (+1,543)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 73,239 miles
- Test number
- 311548449906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,696 miles (+9,138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 71,696 miles
- Test number
- 718104285172
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,558 miles (+411)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 62,558 miles
- Test number
- 698629684101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,147 miles (+605)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 62,147 miles
- Test number
- 206965883290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,542 miles (+5,529)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 61,542 miles
- Test number
- 319695702341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,013 miles (+6,564)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 56,013 miles
- Test number
- 385846901383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,449 miles (+7,797)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 49,449 miles
- Test number
- 370173010352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,652 miles (+3,202)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 41,652 miles
- Test number
- 431085919361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,450 miles (+3,050)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 38,450 miles
- Test number
- 961737038363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,400 miles (+5,780)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 35,400 miles
- Test number
- 892561358016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,620 miles (+8,694)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 29,620 miles
- Test number
- 630076247056
- NoteFull engine tray fitted.
Pass20,926 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 20,926 miles
- Test number
- 970442256098
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR03 HBG
- Does LR03 HBG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 HBG expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 HBG?
- The MOT on LR03 HBG expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 HBG done?
- LR03 HBG was recorded at 93,689 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
- Has LR03 HBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 HBG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR03 HBG 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 HBG find?
- LR03 HBG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake low but locked.
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