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BMW 316

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR03 JVUMOT history

LR03 JVU is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 4 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LR03 JVU grey 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,557 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 JVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 JVU was last recorded at 156,557 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 6,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,921 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,636 miles
Average per year
6,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,557 miles
  • 2024 – 149,921 miles
  • 2023 – 141,549 miles
  • 2022 – 134,783 miles
  • 2021 – 128,625 miles
  • 2020 – 107,878 miles
  • 2019 – 101,968 miles
  • 2018 – 99,113 miles
  • 2017 – 89,029 miles
  • 2015 – 87,026 miles
  • 2014 – 85,707 miles
  • 2013 – 81,182 miles
  • 2012 – 74,176 miles
  • 2011 – 66,325 miles
  • 2010 – 59,637 miles
  • 2009 – 54,944 miles
  • 2008 – 49,441 miles
  • 2007 – 44,336 miles
  • 2006 – 37,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,557 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,557 miles (+6,636)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,557 miles
    Test number
    394509391119
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass149,921 miles (+8,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,921 miles
    Test number
    667747636307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass141,549 miles (+6,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,549 miles
    Test number
    642926585533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass134,783 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,783 miles
    Test number
    932183451297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,783 miles (+6,158)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,783 miles
    Test number
    499041822814
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,625 miles (+11,407)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,625 miles
    Test number
    951692280879
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,218 miles (+9,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,218 miles
    Test number
    267680639960
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,878 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    750012048126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,968 miles (+2,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,968 miles
    Test number
    710055891220
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail99,113 miles (+10,084)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,113 miles
    Test number
    447332422834
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass89,029 miles (+2,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,029 miles
    Test number
    706935625957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,026 miles (+1,319)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,026 miles
    Test number
    997158717848
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass85,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    837864734196
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail85,707 miles (+4,525)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    978534634144
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine management fault lamp illuminated

  15. Pass81,182 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    856460323139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,176 miles (+7,851)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    726219542187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,325 miles (+6,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    618327531154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass59,637 miles (+4,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,637 miles
    Test number
    362312080098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass54,944 miles (+5,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,944 miles
    Test number
    154804089452
    • NoteFront pads low

  20. Pass49,441 miles (+5,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    754175008180
    • NoteN/s/r/ tyreis worn on inner & outer edges /just on LEGEL LIMIT

  21. Pass44,336 miles (+7,092)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,336 miles
    Test number
    614951087067
    • NoteFront pads very low, rear pads low.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread low, wearing on inner edges

  22. Pass37,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,244 miles
    Test number
    364579686068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 JVU

Does LR03 JVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 JVU is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 JVU?
The MOT on LR03 JVU is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 JVU done?
LR03 JVU was recorded at 156,557 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,009 miles a year.
Has LR03 JVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 JVU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 JVU 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 JVU find?
LR03 JVU passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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