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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR03 XGJMOT history

LR03 XGJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

LR03 XGJ grey 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 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
119,780 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2019
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 XGJ was last recorded at 119,780 miles on 27 Apr 2019, 4,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,284 miles · 12 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
4,496 miles
Average per year
5,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 119,780 miles
  • 2018 – 115,284 miles
  • 2017 – 112,915 miles
  • 2016 – 110,869 miles
  • 2014 – 109,748 miles
  • 2013 – 107,757 miles
  • 2012 – 102,650 miles
  • 2011 – 97,811 miles
  • 2010 – 94,644 miles
  • 2009 – 86,718 miles
  • 2008 – 78,157 miles
  • 2007 – 67,943 miles
  • 2006 – 46,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    177403262761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    528193066635
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756789570484
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel

  4. FailMileage not read1 dangerous8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    691755814239
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass119,780 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,780 miles
    Test number
    821311551333
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    894059587289
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass115,284 miles (+2,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    875182768321
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass112,915 miles (+2,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,915 miles
    Test number
    821031387588
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre has some side wall damage and may require changing soon

  9. Pass110,869 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,869 miles
    Test number
    488439440796
    • AdvisoryRear tail pipe missing from rear box

  10. Fail110,865 miles (+1,117)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    506705287509
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tail pipe missing from rear box

  11. Pass109,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    127946484227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,748 miles (+1,991)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    807883584229
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass107,757 miles (+5,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,757 miles
    Test number
    306986563462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass102,650 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,650 miles
    Test number
    776561952220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,811 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    399007361295
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass94,644 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,644 miles
    Test number
    313171060457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,718 miles (+8,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    561092669264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass78,157 miles (+10,214)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    78,157 miles
    Test number
    774517858273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,943 miles (+21,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    863198967049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass46,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,123 miles
    Test number
    442896586080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,114 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,114 miles
    Test number
    212306486059
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LR03 XGJ

Does LR03 XGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 XGJ expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XGJ?
The MOT on LR03 XGJ expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 XGJ done?
LR03 XGJ was recorded at 119,780 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2019, an average of 5,630 miles a year.
Has LR03 XGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XGJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR03 XGJ 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 XGJ find?
LR03 XGJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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