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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR03 WVVMOT history

LR03 WVV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 183,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.

LR03 WVV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
183,490 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 WVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 WVV was last recorded at 183,490 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Sept 2012: 76,531 miles, lower than 79,721 miles on 13 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,429 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
7,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,490 miles
  • 2024 – 179,389 miles
  • 2021 – 176,672 miles
  • 2020 – 170,119 miles
  • 2019 – 160,400 miles
  • 2018 – 151,923 miles
  • 2017 – 142,717 miles
  • 2016 – 126,394 miles
  • 2014 – 110,846 miles
  • 2013 – 99,518 miles
  • 2012 – 76,531 miles
  • 2011 – 79,721 miles
  • 2010 – 66,395 miles
  • 2009 – 57,285 miles
  • 2008 – 47,655 miles
  • 2007 – 33,599 miles
  • 2006 – 33,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,490 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,490 miles (+61)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,490 miles
    Test number
    867323789874
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,429 miles (+4,040)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,429 miles
    Test number
    854736757923
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Cracks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Light Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

  3. Pass179,389 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,389 miles
    Test number
    997953197676
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail179,382 miles (+2,710)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,382 miles
    Test number
    213971501940
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,672 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    176,672 miles
    Test number
    105294986936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,119 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    170,119 miles
    Test number
    304602067338
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferules corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished

  7. Fail170,119 miles (+9,719)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,119 miles
    Test number
    125448808075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferules corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished

  8. Pass160,400 miles (+8,477)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    160,400 miles
    Test number
    348933401753
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass151,923 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    151,923 miles
    Test number
    471602753995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Fail151,923 miles (+9,206)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,923 miles
    Test number
    252780741783
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass142,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,717 miles
    Test number
    807817415850
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirement

  12. Fail142,717 miles (+16,323)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,717 miles
    Test number
    204187510354
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirement

  13. Pass126,394 miles (+15,548)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,394 miles
    Test number
    572240945710
    • DangerousOil leak , getting on exhaust
    • AdvisoryClicking noise from steering wheel area
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySat nav moved from drivers view

  14. Pass110,846 miles (+11,328)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,846 miles
    Test number
    367867544477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,518 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,518 miles
    Test number
    587204153287
    • 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)
    • NoteSteering column noisy when rotrting steering wheel

  16. Fail99,518 miles (+22,987)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,518 miles
    Test number
    935633153297
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteSteering column noisy when rotrting steering wheel

  17. Pass76,531 miles (-3,190)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,531 miles
    Test number
    817812552287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePetrol filler cap seal starting to perish

  18. Pass79,721 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,721 miles
    Test number
    648356051217
    • 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)

  19. Fail79,711 miles (+13,316)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    285355651277
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • 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)

  20. Pass66,395 miles (+44)3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,395 miles
    Test number
    182588430191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arm rear mountings cracking up and going soft.(ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)
    • NoteBoth rear arm front mountings cracking up and going soft.
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteCreaking noise from front brakes when pedal depressed
    • NoteEngine misfireing on take up of drive
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake slower than nearside rear handbrake in operation on brake tester
    • NoteScraping noise from rear brakes when rotating by hand
    • NoteSlight leak from both headlamp washer areas

  21. Fail66,351 miles (+9,066)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,351 miles
    Test number
    693380830154
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arm, rear mountings cracking up and going soft.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED
    • NoteCreaking from front brakes when pedal depressed.
    • NoteEngine has missfire on take up of drive.
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake slower than nearside rear hand brake in operation on brake tester
    • NoteScraping noise from rear brakes when rotating by hand.
    • NoteSlight leak from both head lamp washer jet area.

  22. Pass57,285 miles (+9,630)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    830141629125
    • NoteHeadlamp aim low on initial inspection.interior adjuster set to high and aim then ok
    • NoteSome movement in both front wishbone rear bushes.(not excessive nor deteriorated at time of test.

  23. Pass47,655 miles (+14,056)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    761945618124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,599 miles
    Test number
    320361707197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,599 miles (+14)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,599 miles
    Test number
    654841407128
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass33,585 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,585 miles
    Test number
    922475426115
    • NoteFront brakes just in balance

Questions about LR03 WVV

Does LR03 WVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 WVV expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 WVV?
The MOT on LR03 WVV expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 WVV done?
LR03 WVV was recorded at 183,490 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 7,940 miles a year.
Has LR03 WVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 WVV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 WVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 WVV find?
LR03 WVV passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking, and 3 more.

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