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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 XHCMOT history

LR03 XHC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LR03 XHC grey 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,810 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 XHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 XHC was last recorded at 131,810 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,025 miles · 4 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,785 miles
Average per year
4,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,810 miles
  • 2025 – 130,025 miles
  • 2024 – 127,818 miles
  • 2023 – 123,289 miles
  • 2022 – 117,210 miles
  • 2021 – 113,156 miles
  • 2020 – 110,284 miles
  • 2018 – 98,803 miles
  • 2017 – 87,810 miles
  • 2016 – 77,452 miles
  • 2015 – 66,182 miles
  • 2014 – 59,804 miles
  • 2013 – 56,661 miles
  • 2011 – 48,030 miles
  • 2010 – 45,559 miles
  • 2009 – 41,272 miles
  • 2008 – 38,133 miles
  • 2007 – 37,868 miles
  • 2006 – 31,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,810 miles

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,810 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    5810306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,025 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,025 miles
    Test number
    4315127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,001 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,001 miles
    Test number
    4304422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,818 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,818 miles
    Test number
    2908120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,289 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,289 miles
    Test number
    1789804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,057 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,057 miles
    Test number
    1762957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,210 miles (+4,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,210 miles
    Test number
    315698549381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,156 miles
    Test number
    734064218799
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  9. Fail113,156 miles (+2,872)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,156 miles
    Test number
    174878852198
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  10. Pass110,284 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,284 miles
    Test number
    914840603887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,803 miles (+10,993)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,803 miles
    Test number
    613836151116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,810 miles (+10,358)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    810672269957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,452 miles (+11,270)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    346071338029
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp indicating puncture
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass66,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,182 miles
    Test number
    647272253392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,064 miles (+6,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    917887899967
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass59,804 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,804 miles
    Test number
    435604004345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,661 miles (+8,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    588359223160
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass48,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,030 miles
    Test number
    387414701311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,026 miles (+2,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,026 miles
    Test number
    357464101315
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass45,559 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,559 miles
    Test number
    341055600378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail45,556 miles (+4,284)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,556 miles
    Test number
    730515200306
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,272 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,272 miles
    Test number
    880972509356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,133 miles
    Test number
    552398298243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,122 miles (+254)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    842468498243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre wearing close to tread indicators 2mm

  25. Pass37,868 miles (+6,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,868 miles
    Test number
    743674307355
    • NoteBad engine oil leak.

  26. Pass31,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,132 miles
    Test number
    171422756157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 XHC

Does LR03 XHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 XHC is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 XHC?
The MOT on LR03 XHC is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 XHC done?
LR03 XHC was recorded at 131,810 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,985 miles a year.
Has LR03 XHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 XHC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 XHC 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 XHC find?
LR03 XHC passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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