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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR03 HBJMOT history

LR03 HBJ is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

LR03 HBJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
63,167 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HBJ was last recorded at 63,167 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 2,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,786 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,381 miles
Average per year
2,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,167 miles
  • 2023 – 60,786 miles
  • 2022 – 55,922 miles
  • 2021 – 52,491 miles
  • 2020 – 49,523 miles
  • 2019 – 47,007 miles
  • 2018 – 43,764 miles
  • 2017 – 41,078 miles
  • 2016 – 37,819 miles
  • 2015 – 34,478 miles
  • 2014 – 31,756 miles
  • 2013 – 29,487 miles
  • 2012 – 27,397 miles
  • 2011 – 25,650 miles
  • 2010 – 23,454 miles
  • 2009 – 19,705 miles
  • 2008 – 16,891 miles
  • 2007 – 14,097 miles
  • 2006 – 10,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,167 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,167 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,167 miles
    Test number
    935826192539
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,786 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    893948334133
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass55,922 miles (+3,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    107916892759
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass52,491 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    495303193584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,523 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    182559844671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,007 miles (+3,243)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    717428472080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on outer edge and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear cracking on outer sidewalll (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn/smearing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded/deteriorated

  7. Pass43,764 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,764 miles
    Test number
    427116410905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail43,764 miles (+2,686)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,764 miles
    Test number
    854068207721
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass41,078 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    927214254266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

  10. Fail41,078 miles (+3,259)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    188816672139
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

  11. Pass37,819 miles (+3,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,819 miles
    Test number
    202535788709
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail34,478 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,478 miles
    Test number
    715335315218
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass34,478 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,478 miles
    Test number
    725025615247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    365271514400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,756 miles (+2,269)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    455379804287
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass29,487 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,487 miles
    Test number
    198810113295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,397 miles (+1,747)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    756142512247
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass25,650 miles (+2,196)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    948379201287
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F bumper damaged and tyre sidewall cracking.

  19. Fail23,454 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,454 miles
    Test number
    214711820255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  20. Pass23,454 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,454 miles
    Test number
    234281220213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,705 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,705 miles
    Test number
    160985079489
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass19,705 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,705 miles
    Test number
    273905079064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,891 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,891 miles
    Test number
    124529278055
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail16,886 miles (+2,789)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,886 miles
    Test number
    303368178094
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass14,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,097 miles
    Test number
    810389087033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,097 miles (+3,526)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,097 miles
    Test number
    140556287479
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

  27. Pass10,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,571 miles
    Test number
    852925666090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HBJ

Does LR03 HBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 HBJ expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HBJ?
The MOT on LR03 HBJ expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 HBJ done?
LR03 HBJ was recorded at 63,167 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 2,811 miles a year.
Has LR03 HBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HBJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LR03 HBJ 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 HBJ find?
LR03 HBJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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