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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR03 VFFMOT history

LR03 VFF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LR03 VFF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
100,807 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VFF was last recorded at 100,807 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 6,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,107 miles · 26 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,700 miles
Average per year
4,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,807 miles
  • 2023 – 94,107 miles
  • 2022 – 89,913 miles
  • 2021 – 89,382 miles
  • 2019 – 82,067 miles
  • 2018 – 74,414 miles
  • 2017 – 65,474 miles
  • 2016 – 62,650 miles
  • 2015 – 59,135 miles
  • 2014 – 55,801 miles
  • 2013 – 50,970 miles
  • 2012 – 46,871 miles
  • 2011 – 42,901 miles
  • 2010 – 38,258 miles
  • 2009 – 33,688 miles
  • 2008 – 29,111 miles
  • 2007 – 23,882 miles
  • 2006 – 19,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,807 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,807 miles (+6,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    970308477210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,107 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,107 miles
    Test number
    414136458280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,913 miles
    Test number
    902262686131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,913 miles (+531)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,913 miles
    Test number
    503053742142
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass89,382 miles (+7,315)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,382 miles
    Test number
    553419386710
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,067 miles (+7,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,067 miles
    Test number
    242301013262
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,414 miles (+8,940)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    838971328706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,474 miles (+2,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    836593224758
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass62,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,650 miles
    Test number
    171749511028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail62,650 miles (+3,515)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,650 miles
    Test number
    623028214644
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass59,135 miles (+3,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,135 miles
    Test number
    857826984551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass55,801 miles (+181)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    868740894275
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded

  13. Fail55,620 miles (+4,650)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,620 miles
    Test number
    685493684261
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded

  14. Pass50,970 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    745398683221
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded

  15. Fail50,970 miles (+4,099)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    437667983250
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded

  16. Pass46,871 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    356514132468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,867 miles (+3,966)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,867 miles
    Test number
    589203932203
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass42,901 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,901 miles
    Test number
    135144561228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,258 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,258 miles
    Test number
    544446060186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,688 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,688 miles
    Test number
    341003759178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,111 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,111 miles
    Test number
    943648468130
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate de-laminating

  22. Fail29,111 miles (+5,229)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,111 miles
    Test number
    850198568172
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate de-laminating

  23. Pass23,882 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,882 miles
    Test number
    932546957141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,663 miles
    Test number
    971515846109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LR03 VFF

Does LR03 VFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 VFF expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VFF?
The MOT on LR03 VFF expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 VFF done?
LR03 VFF was recorded at 100,807 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 4,325 miles a year.
Has LR03 VFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VFF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 VFF 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 VFF find?
LR03 VFF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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