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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 HGCMOT history

LR03 HGC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LR03 HGC silver 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 25 May 2027
Mileage
121,620 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HGC was last recorded at 121,620 miles on 26 May 2026, 14,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,554 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,066 miles
Average per year
5,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,620 miles
  • 2025 – 107,554 miles
  • 2024 – 94,023 miles
  • 2023 – 91,936 miles
  • 2022 – 87,391 miles
  • 2021 – 82,357 miles
  • 2020 – 76,677 miles
  • 2019 – 71,501 miles
  • 2018 – 65,004 miles
  • 2017 – 59,216 miles
  • 2015 – 51,223 miles
  • 2014 – 44,345 miles
  • 2013 – 39,676 miles
  • 2012 – 36,201 miles
  • 2011 – 35,368 miles
  • 2010 – 32,822 miles
  • 2009 – 28,187 miles
  • 2007 – 20,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,620 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Minor oil leak sump area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,620 miles
    Test number
    623290112862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,620 miles (+14,066)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,620 miles
    Test number
    884161255228
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass107,554 miles (+13,531)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,554 miles
    Test number
    180018709729
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,023 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,023 miles
    Test number
    881844073315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,936 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,936 miles
    Test number
    840930630487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,391 miles
    Test number
    939598518399
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,388 miles (+5,031)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    559301131439
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,357 miles
    Test number
    115290017369
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light comes on

  9. Fail82,357 miles (+5,680)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,357 miles
    Test number
    443800259030
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light comes on

  10. Pass76,677 miles (+5,176)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,677 miles
    Test number
    283057470815
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass71,501 miles (+6,497)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    980732310746
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (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 rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,004 miles (+5,788)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    798999541937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm several small splits in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak sump area

  13. Pass59,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    249848239188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,216 miles (+7,993)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    745941109248
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass51,223 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,223 miles
    Test number
    888153067361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner sidewalls have several splits but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak sump area

  16. Fail51,177 miles (+6,832)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,177 miles
    Test number
    643326012627
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner sidewalls have several splits but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak sump area

  17. Pass44,345 miles (+4,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    665842054321
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass39,676 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    399569533336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,201 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    135429832302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,368 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,368 miles
    Test number
    258550941388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    106340161099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,014 miles (+1,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    907749951083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass32,822 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,822 miles
    Test number
    313525640272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,187 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,187 miles
    Test number
    661132169058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,529 miles
    Test number
    673946367090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,529 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,529 miles
    Test number
    810345867066
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LR03 HGC

Does LR03 HGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HGC is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HGC?
The MOT on LR03 HGC is valid until 25 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 HGC done?
LR03 HGC was recorded at 121,620 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,259 miles a year.
Has LR03 HGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HGC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 HGC 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 HGC find?
LR03 HGC passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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