BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LR03 JFVMOT history
LR03 JFV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 131,551 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,416 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 JFV
- 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
- 21 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 JFV was last recorded at 131,551 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,538 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 6,416 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,551 miles
- 2024 – 128,760 miles
- 2023 – 123,480 miles
- 2022 – 116,878 miles
- 2021 – 114,931 miles
- 2020 – 114,236 miles
- 2019 – 113,281 miles
- 2018 – 103,750 miles
- 2017 – 88,799 miles
- 2016 – 74,388 miles
- 2015 – 58,642 miles
- 2014 – 45,694 miles
- 2013 – 38,460 miles
- 2012 – 32,709 miles
- 2011 – 22,676 miles
- 2010 – 20,034 miles
- 2009 – 13,006 miles
- 2008 – 10,774 miles
- 2007 – 8,991 miles
- 2006 – 6,830 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,551 miles
- AdvisoryCentral REAR VIEW MIRROR NOT PRESENTRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,551 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 131,551 miles
- Test number
- 480216014239
- AdvisoryCentral REAR VIEW MIRROR NOT PRESENT
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail131,538 miles (+2,778)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,538 miles
- Test number
- 903663501151
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure down pipe to manifold conection loose (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral REAR VIEW MIRROR NOT PRESENT
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass128,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 128,760 miles
- Test number
- 442962053609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,756 miles (+5,276)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,756 miles
- Test number
- 551383593574
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass123,480 miles (+6,602)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,480 miles
- Test number
- 682843691184
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,878 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,878 miles
- Test number
- 131761819256
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,875 miles (+1,944)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,875 miles
- Test number
- 814558777484
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,931 miles (+695)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 114,931 miles
- Test number
- 969418836583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,236 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 114,236 miles
- Test number
- 419387449982
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail114,236 miles (+955)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,236 miles
- Test number
- 614583741340
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass113,281 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 113,281 miles
- Test number
- 387368065828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,279 miles (+9,529)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,279 miles
- Test number
- 406538578774
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass103,750 miles (+14,951)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 103,750 miles
- Test number
- 155451383207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,799 miles (+14,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 88,799 miles
- Test number
- 126992562615
- 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)
Pass74,388 miles (+15,746)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 74,388 miles
- Test number
- 312401458482
- 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)
Pass58,642 miles (+12,948)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 58,642 miles
- Test number
- 106630915241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,694 miles (+7,234)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 45,694 miles
- Test number
- 245035294424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,460 miles (+5,751)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 38,460 miles
- Test number
- 356067113220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,709 miles (+10,033)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,709 miles
- Test number
- 467552802236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,676 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 22,676 miles
- Test number
- 269121741214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,672 miles (+2,638)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,672 miles
- Test number
- 306137631497
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fail20,034 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,034 miles
- Test number
- 242713150225
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass20,034 miles (+7,028)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 20,034 miles
- Test number
- 420533150210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,006 miles (+2,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 13,006 miles
- Test number
- 743049529270
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass10,774 miles (+1,783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 10,774 miles
- Test number
- 303062738453
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass8,991 miles (+2,161)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 8,991 miles
- Test number
- 291782027204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 6,830 miles
- Test number
- 464371556193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 JFV
- Does LR03 JFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 JFV is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 JFV?
- The MOT on LR03 JFV is valid until 7 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 JFV done?
- LR03 JFV was recorded at 131,551 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,416 miles a year.
- Has LR03 JFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 JFV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR03 JFV 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 JFV find?
- LR03 JFV passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear view mirror not present; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall.
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