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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 WLNMOT history

LR03 WLN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 204,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LR03 WLN blue 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
204,392 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 WLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 WLN was last recorded at 204,392 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 2,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,300 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,092 miles
Average per year
8,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,392 miles
  • 2025 – 202,300 miles
  • 2024 – 199,000 miles
  • 2023 – 195,587 miles
  • 2022 – 192,881 miles
  • 2020 – 189,105 miles
  • 2019 – 182,908 miles
  • 2018 – 175,172 miles
  • 2017 – 169,363 miles
  • 2016 – 164,159 miles
  • 2015 – 153,767 miles
  • 2014 – 132,435 miles
  • 2013 – 111,812 miles
  • 2012 – 92,411 miles
  • 2011 – 85,250 miles
  • 2010 – 79,025 miles
  • 2009 – 72,976 miles
  • 2008 – 55,694 miles
  • 2007 – 40,483 miles
  • 2006 – 33,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,392 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,392 miles (+2,092)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    204,392 miles
    Test number
    640652192249
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,300 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    202,300 miles
    Test number
    646458641372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail202,298 miles (+3,298)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,298 miles
    Test number
    290890673004
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass199,000 miles (+3,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    199,000 miles
    Test number
    412775402358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,587 miles (+2,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    195,587 miles
    Test number
    491157810590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass192,881 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    192,881 miles
    Test number
    238731671804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass189,105 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,105 miles
    Test number
    739235631221
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail188,986 miles (+6,078)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,986 miles
    Test number
    881277294646
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracking and split down to the cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass182,908 miles (+7,736)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,908 miles
    Test number
    200608228514
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass175,172 miles (+5,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    175,172 miles
    Test number
    266873617020
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass169,363 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    169,363 miles
    Test number
    279788182073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass164,159 miles (+10,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    164,159 miles
    Test number
    534299810519
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror secured with tape

  13. Pass153,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    153,767 miles
    Test number
    738617427540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged

  14. Fail153,767 miles (+21,332)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,767 miles
    Test number
    371073169416
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged

  15. Pass132,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,435 miles
    Test number
    295506344282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Fail132,435 miles (+20,623)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,435 miles
    Test number
    329706744268
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  17. Pass111,812 miles (+19,401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,812 miles
    Test number
    147241333271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,411 miles
    Test number
    315061552288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,411 miles (+7,161)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,411 miles
    Test number
    465650352242
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass85,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,250 miles
    Test number
    738751551293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,249 miles (+6,224)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,249 miles
    Test number
    756631651233
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass79,025 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,025 miles
    Test number
    131872750204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    704313559274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,976 miles (+17,282)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    741433459282
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass55,694 miles (+15,211)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    301785358486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteSill over covers fitted

  26. Pass40,483 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,483 miles
    Test number
    161459927266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,489 miles (+5,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,489 miles
    Test number
    431775637153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass33,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    430913536103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 WLN

Does LR03 WLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 WLN is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 WLN?
The MOT on LR03 WLN is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 WLN done?
LR03 WLN was recorded at 204,392 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 8,599 miles a year.
Has LR03 WLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 WLN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 WLN 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 WLN find?
LR03 WLN passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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