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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS03 BUJMOT history

LS03 BUJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LS03 BUJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
70,145 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 BUJ
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
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 BUJ was last recorded at 70,145 miles on 22 May 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,116 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,145 miles
  • 2025 – 69,477 miles
  • 2024 – 67,010 miles
  • 2023 – 63,937 miles
  • 2021 – 58,094 miles
  • 2020 – 54,151 miles
  • 2019 – 47,163 miles
  • 2018 – 46,372 miles
  • 2017 – 45,441 miles
  • 2016 – 44,643 miles
  • 2015 – 43,004 miles
  • 2014 – 40,300 miles
  • 2013 – 37,899 miles
  • 2012 – 35,897 miles
  • 2011 – 33,983 miles
  • 2010 – 29,180 miles
  • 2009 – 23,573 miles
  • 2008 – 18,976 miles
  • 2006 – 12,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,145 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,145 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    604310735528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,116 miles (+639)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    194165011158
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass69,477 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,477 miles
    Test number
    120936529199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass67,010 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    808897092159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail66,946 miles (+3,009)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    181841144545
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass63,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    913272167015
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail63,937 miles (+5,843)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    747724935422
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass58,094 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    461001780979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,151 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,151 miles
    Test number
    422826792006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,163 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,163 miles
    Test number
    272457347072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,372 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,372 miles
    Test number
    292541626698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,441 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,441 miles
    Test number
    902861634656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,643 miles (+1,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,643 miles
    Test number
    444767285937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel alignment needed
  14. Pass43,004 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,004 miles
    Test number
    708125915129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,300 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,300 miles
    Test number
    226615514464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,899 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    269280613162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,897 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,897 miles
    Test number
    589015402116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,983 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,983 miles
    Test number
    217519891047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,180 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,180 miles
    Test number
    562932600182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,573 miles
    Test number
    752548909100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,573 miles (+4,597)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,573 miles
    Test number
    234318809198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  22. Pass18,976 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,976 miles
    Test number
    663311708131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,387 miles
    Test number
    810916726141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 BUJ

Does LS03 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 BUJ is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 BUJ?
The MOT on LS03 BUJ is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 BUJ done?
LS03 BUJ was recorded at 70,145 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,882 miles a year.
Has LS03 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 BUJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 BUJ 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 LS03 BUJ find?
LS03 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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