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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR03 JJEMOT history

LR03 JJE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LR03 JJE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,644 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 JJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 JJE was last recorded at 79,644 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,646 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,998 miles
Average per year
3,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,644 miles
  • 2025 – 77,646 miles
  • 2024 – 75,638 miles
  • 2023 – 72,256 miles
  • 2022 – 69,922 miles
  • 2021 – 64,083 miles
  • 2020 – 60,492 miles
  • 2019 – 51,005 miles
  • 2018 – 42,339 miles
  • 2017 – 36,041 miles
  • 2016 – 34,290 miles
  • 2015 – 32,562 miles
  • 2014 – 30,367 miles
  • 2013 – 28,538 miles
  • 2012 – 26,048 miles
  • 2011 – 24,123 miles
  • 2010 – 22,260 miles
  • 2009 – 19,848 miles
  • 2008 – 17,351 miles
  • 2006 – 11,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,644 miles

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside parking brake effort is lower than offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,644 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,644 miles
    Test number
    461020061145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,646 miles (+2,008)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,646 miles
    Test number
    179641830836
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,638 miles (+3,382)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,638 miles
    Test number
    792570141422
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass72,256 miles (+2,334)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,256 miles
    Test number
    464268221254
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass69,922 miles (+5,839)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,922 miles
    Test number
    739403323141
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass64,083 miles (+3,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,083 miles
    Test number
    152701492953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass60,492 miles (+9,487)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,492 miles
    Test number
    738434929805
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass51,005 miles (+8,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,005 miles
    Test number
    790105869128
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight movement
  9. Pass42,339 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    193857518911
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort is lower than offside
  10. Fail42,336 miles (+6,295)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,336 miles
    Test number
    261587927591
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort is lower than offside
  11. Pass36,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,041 miles
    Test number
    113224208074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,041 miles (+1,751)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,041 miles
    Test number
    128952730074
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
  13. Pass34,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,290 miles
    Test number
    483258513780
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail34,290 miles (+1,728)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,290 miles
    Test number
    961415502119
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass32,562 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    285159475066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,367 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    805250384070
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass30,367 miles (+1,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    908290684057
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass28,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,538 miles
    Test number
    116840383099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,538 miles (+2,490)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,538 miles
    Test number
    757110883059
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass26,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,048 miles
    Test number
    197001282031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,048 miles (+1,925)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,048 miles
    Test number
    856161882005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Fail24,123 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,123 miles
    Test number
    365080781028
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
  23. Pass24,123 miles (+1,863)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,123 miles
    Test number
    908700681081
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
  24. Fail22,260 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,260 miles
    Test number
    210264970078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass22,260 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,260 miles
    Test number
    854104370053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,848 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,848 miles
    Test number
    833877079028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  27. Pass19,848 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,848 miles
    Test number
    954587879062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,351 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,351 miles
    Test number
    114489978434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,108 miles
    Test number
    394667996018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 JJE

Does LR03 JJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 JJE is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 JJE?
The MOT on LR03 JJE is valid until 20 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 JJE done?
LR03 JJE was recorded at 79,644 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,437 miles a year.
Has LR03 JJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 JJE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LR03 JJE 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 JJE find?
LR03 JJE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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