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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR03 JFUMOT history

LR03 JFU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LR03 JFU 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 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,968 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 JFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 JFU was last recorded at 80,968 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,642 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,326 miles
Average per year
3,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,968 miles
  • 2024 – 78,642 miles
  • 2023 – 76,183 miles
  • 2022 – 73,221 miles
  • 2021 – 70,817 miles
  • 2020 – 68,647 miles
  • 2019 – 67,084 miles
  • 2018 – 64,459 miles
  • 2017 – 61,316 miles
  • 2016 – 58,598 miles
  • 2015 – 55,534 miles
  • 2014 – 52,273 miles
  • 2013 – 49,139 miles
  • 2012 – 45,814 miles
  • 2011 – 41,593 miles
  • 2010 – 36,079 miles
  • 2009 – 27,760 miles
  • 2008 – 23,054 miles
  • 2007 – 18,404 miles
  • 2006 – 14,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,968 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,968 miles (+2,326)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    562898604569
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,642 miles (+2,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,642 miles
    Test number
    329035794062
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,183 miles (+2,962)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    827093968028
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,221 miles (+2,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    727714778864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,817 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    190843437281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,647 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    859326182149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,084 miles (+2,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    293715738467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass64,459 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,459 miles
    Test number
    835977031416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,316 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,316 miles
    Test number
    339337450430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,598 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,598 miles
    Test number
    247579907374
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass55,534 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    243528904986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,273 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,273 miles
    Test number
    297168504314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,139 miles (+3,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,139 miles
    Test number
    979995513313
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass45,814 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,814 miles
    Test number
    898595012388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,593 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,593 miles
    Test number
    646126901359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,079 miles (+8,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,079 miles
    Test number
    573120720311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,760 miles
    Test number
    361830429309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,760 miles (+1,332)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,760 miles
    Test number
    530170929314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass26,428 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,428 miles
    Test number
    661570589131
    • NoteO/s rear tyre on legal limits

  20. Fail26,423 miles (+3,369)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,423 miles
    Test number
    404877279149
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre on legal limits

  21. Pass23,054 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,054 miles
    Test number
    620355988156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,404 miles (+4,024)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,404 miles
    Test number
    521693797023
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall slightly damaged
    • NoteSlight windscreen damage

  23. Pass14,380 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,380 miles
    Test number
    321180896040
    • NoteO/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Questions about LR03 JFU

Does LR03 JFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 JFU is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR03 JFU?
The MOT on LR03 JFU is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 JFU done?
LR03 JFU was recorded at 80,968 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
Has LR03 JFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 JFU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2009.
Has the mileage on LR03 JFU 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 JFU find?
LR03 JFU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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