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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR03 HHBMOT history

LR03 HHB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LR03 HHB 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 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,156 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HHB was last recorded at 131,156 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,686 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,470 miles
Average per year
5,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,156 miles
  • 2025 – 128,686 miles
  • 2024 – 125,739 miles
  • 2023 – 122,867 miles
  • 2022 – 118,549 miles
  • 2020 – 113,845 miles
  • 2019 – 106,906 miles
  • 2018 – 102,906 miles
  • 2017 – 98,559 miles
  • 2016 – 93,868 miles
  • 2015 – 87,177 miles
  • 2014 – 81,019 miles
  • 2013 – 74,012 miles
  • 2012 – 68,408 miles
  • 2011 – 62,919 miles
  • 2010 – 57,080 miles
  • 2009 – 52,460 miles
  • 2008 – 47,496 miles
  • 2007 – 43,274 miles
  • 2006 – 32,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,156 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pad wear indicator light on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,156 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,156 miles
    Test number
    369802616920
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  2. Fail131,156 miles (+2,470)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,156 miles
    Test number
    751520192750
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  3. Pass128,686 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,686 miles
    Test number
    325476797871
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,630 miles (+2,891)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,630 miles
    Test number
    693744988763
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,739 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,739 miles
    Test number
    551669579355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,739 miles (+2,872)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,739 miles
    Test number
    886375348189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,867 miles (+4,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,867 miles
    Test number
    295755454158
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,549 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,549 miles
    Test number
    982814753867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail118,549 miles (+4,704)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,549 miles
    Test number
    367405633489
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass113,845 miles (+6,939)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,845 miles
    Test number
    647100983552
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective has slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass106,906 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,906 miles
    Test number
    194240226693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,894 miles (+3,988)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,894 miles
    Test number
    591682898462
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass102,906 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    314037091815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,822 miles (+4,263)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,822 miles
    Test number
    185075902917
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp kick off line not defined as clearly as nearside one possible bulb quality
    • AdvisoryPad wear indicator lamp on

  15. Pass98,559 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,559 miles
    Test number
    834986276308
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail98,542 miles (+4,674)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    596405226454
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass93,868 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,868 miles
    Test number
    848935560657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,177 miles8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    706499315192
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NotePetrol cap seal deteriorated

  19. Fail87,177 miles (+6,158)2 repaired8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    848969815178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NotePetrol cap seal deteriorated

  20. Pass81,019 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,019 miles
    Test number
    938847744181
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail81,019 miles (+7,007)2 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,019 miles
    Test number
    675497744115
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass74,012 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,012 miles
    Test number
    498546643142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    558733452143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,408 miles (+5,489)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    197842652165
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management light indicates a fault

  25. Pass62,919 miles (+5,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,919 miles
    Test number
    537141451157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass57,080 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    744298190082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,460 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,460 miles
    Test number
    110672419115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,496 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    250854268457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,274 miles (+10,809)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,274 miles
    Test number
    253452557460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,465 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    783629176104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges (n/s/f 2-4mm, o/s/f 3-4mm)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

Questions about LR03 HHB

Does LR03 HHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HHB is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HHB?
The MOT on LR03 HHB is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HHB done?
LR03 HHB was recorded at 131,156 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,009 miles a year.
Has LR03 HHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HHB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 HHB 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 HHB find?
LR03 HHB passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, and 3 more.

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