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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR03 HBYMOT history

LR03 HBY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LR03 HBY black 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 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,064 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HBY was last recorded at 136,064 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 2,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,144 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,920 miles
Average per year
5,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,064 miles
  • 2025 – 133,144 miles
  • 2024 – 128,963 miles
  • 2023 – 119,797 miles
  • 2021 – 112,182 miles
  • 2020 – 103,838 miles
  • 2018 – 100,550 miles
  • 2017 – 99,547 miles
  • 2016 – 95,426 miles
  • 2015 – 93,481 miles
  • 2014 – 90,796 miles
  • 2012 – 90,727 miles
  • 2011 – 86,658 miles
  • 2010 – 81,895 miles
  • 2009 – 74,201 miles
  • 2008 – 58,498 miles
  • 2007 – 46,016 miles
  • 2006 – 33,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Both front brake hoses deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,064 miles (+2,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,064 miles
    Test number
    215225286872
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass133,144 miles (+4,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,144 miles
    Test number
    231089717055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,963 miles (+9,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,963 miles
    Test number
    505451093998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,797 miles (+7,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,797 miles
    Test number
    137384246260
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,182 miles
    Test number
    751201946102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,182 miles (+8,344)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,182 miles
    Test number
    153446654213
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  7. Pass103,838 miles (+3,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    386159874780
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,550 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,550 miles
    Test number
    692151751113
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated

  9. Fail100,532 miles (+985)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,532 miles
    Test number
    118098777839
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated

  10. Pass99,547 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,547 miles
    Test number
    439694562354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,426 miles (+1,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    552490684700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass93,481 miles (+2,685)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,481 miles
    Test number
    859707005195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut on sidewall

  13. Pass90,796 miles (+69)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,796 miles
    Test number
    166428884421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Fail90,727 miles (+4,069)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    745053032380
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail86,658 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    109058251384
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn/rusty

  16. Pass86,658 miles (+4,763)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    436318351332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn/rusty

  17. Fail81,895 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    253908190146
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers worn

  18. Pass81,895 miles (+7,694)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    352478190148
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers worn

  19. Pass74,201 miles (+15,703)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,201 miles
    Test number
    301779199169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,498 miles (+12,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    150885288100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,016 miles (+12,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,016 miles
    Test number
    881965267103
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  22. Pass33,980 miles (+40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,980 miles
    Test number
    722420566152
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  23. Fail33,940 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,940 miles
    Test number
    753577256128
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre has nail in tread

Questions about LR03 HBY

Does LR03 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HBY is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HBY?
The MOT on LR03 HBY is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HBY done?
LR03 HBY was recorded at 136,064 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,020 miles a year.
Has LR03 HBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HBY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR03 HBY 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 HBY find?
LR03 HBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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