
BMW 3 Series
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LR03 WWSMOT history
LR03 WWS is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 157,785 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 157,785 mi
- At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 WWS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Apr 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR03 WWS was last recorded at 157,785 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 9,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 148,064 miles · 1 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,721 miles
- Average per year
- 6,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 157,785 miles
- 2023 – 148,064 miles
- 2022 – 148,045 miles
- 2021 – 137,510 miles
- 2020 – 128,073 miles
- 2019 – 119,061 miles
- 2018 – 115,579 miles
- 2017 – 112,105 miles
- 2016 – 107,083 miles
- 2015 – 100,587 miles
- 2014 – 94,800 miles
- 2013 – 84,301 miles
- 2012 – 76,033 miles
- 2011 – 72,003 miles
- 2010 – 67,648 miles
- 2009 – 63,387 miles
- 2008 – 58,619 miles
- 2007 – 53,651 miles
- 2006 – 49,265 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside park brake reading low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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.
Poor beam image headlamps
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Lower support bracket/structure has been unsatisfactory modification and bolts missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement not fitted correctly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement not fitted correctly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail157,785 miles (+9,721)1 dangerous8 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,785 miles
- Test number
- 579567512355
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside park brake reading low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass148,064 miles (+8)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 148,064 miles
- Test number
- 788685987615
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower support bracket/structure has been unsatisfactory modification and bolts missing
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPoor beam image headlamps
Fail148,056 miles (+11)4 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,056 miles
- Test number
- 147707423197
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed obstruction fitted to tail pipe not allowing probe to be inserted (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower support bracket/structure has been unsatisfactory modification and bolts missing
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail148,045 miles (+10,535)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,045 miles
- Test number
- 371671041334
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass137,510 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 137,510 miles
- Test number
- 124465936259
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPoor beam image headlamps
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect boot floor
Fail137,510 miles (+9,437)2 dangerous12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,510 miles
- Test number
- 350416696196
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPoor beam image headlamps
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect boot floor
Pass128,073 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 128,073 miles
- Test number
- 298671460935
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel slightly high
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail128,073 miles (+9,012)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,073 miles
- Test number
- 937322475433
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel slightly high
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,061 miles (+3,482)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 119,061 miles
- Test number
- 120013679050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,579 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 115,579 miles
- Test number
- 757075697162
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides possible broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail115,571 miles (+3,466)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,571 miles
- Test number
- 586757207661
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides possible broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,105 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 112,105 miles
- Test number
- 603528391926
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak from diff
Fail112,105 miles (+5,022)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,105 miles
- Test number
- 206444330817
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak from diff
- AdvisoryAll tyres in poor condition heavily perrished
Pass107,083 miles (+6,496)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 107,083 miles
- Test number
- 615213680903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,587 miles (+5,787)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 100,587 miles
- Test number
- 665485895152
- NoteSlight play nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes
Pass94,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 94,800 miles
- Test number
- 899316004297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,800 miles (+10,499)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,800 miles
- Test number
- 317696704290
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass84,301 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 84,301 miles
- Test number
- 365863613151
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteChild seat fitted to o/s/r
Fail84,301 miles (+8,268)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,301 miles
- Test number
- 455953313145
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteChild seat fitted to o/s/r
Pass76,033 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 76,033 miles
- Test number
- 717225312194
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail76,033 miles (+4,030)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,033 miles
- Test number
- 766814912198
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear outer tyre sidewall has a cut
Pass72,003 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 72,003 miles
- Test number
- 628887801275
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front step tread tyre wearing on outer edge
Fail72,003 miles (+4,355)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,003 miles
- Test number
- 858987401222
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front step tread tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass67,648 miles (+4,261)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 67,648 miles
- Test number
- 713453120295
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear view mirror slightly misty on corner
Pass63,387 miles (+4,768)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 63,387 miles
- Test number
- 644614629237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,619 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 58,619 miles
- Test number
- 310637728432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,598 miles (+4,947)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,598 miles
- Test number
- 710786028254
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass53,651 miles (+4,386)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 53,651 miles
- Test number
- 891132527275
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass49,265 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 49,265 miles
- Test number
- 141936326276
- 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)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about LR03 WWS
- Does LR03 WWS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 WWS expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 WWS?
- The MOT on LR03 WWS expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 WWS done?
- LR03 WWS was recorded at 157,785 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 6,138 miles a year.
- Has LR03 WWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 WWS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR03 WWS 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 WWS find?
- LR03 WWS failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint, and 18 more.
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