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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LS03 FKMMOT history

LS03 FKM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LS03 FKM black 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 30 May 2027
Mileage
124,189 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FKM was last recorded at 124,189 miles on 30 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,189 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,189 miles
  • 2025 – 118,879 miles
  • 2024 – 113,890 miles
  • 2022 – 112,310 miles
  • 2019 – 109,701 miles
  • 2018 – 102,162 miles
  • 2017 – 95,537 miles
  • 2016 – 79,085 miles
  • 2015 – 70,218 miles
  • 2014 – 68,772 miles
  • 2013 – 65,024 miles
  • 2012 – 62,011 miles
  • 2011 – 59,944 miles
  • 2010 – 56,874 miles
  • 2009 – 41,008 miles
  • 2008 – 24,080 miles
  • 2007 – 20,224 miles
  • 2006 – 17,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    588183906444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail124,189 miles (+5,310)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    420725322984
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass118,879 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,879 miles
    Test number
    978070806876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,890 miles (+1,580)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,890 miles
    Test number
    189047036600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,310 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,310 miles
    Test number
    722345780170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail112,310 miles (+2,609)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,310 miles
    Test number
    242336827544
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,701 miles (+7,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    721037130879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,162 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,162 miles
    Test number
    879454514229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    604979195840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,537 miles (+16,452)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    550740381755
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass79,085 miles (+8,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,085 miles
    Test number
    767528289745
    • 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)

  12. Pass70,218 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    277235444752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,772 miles (+3,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,772 miles
    Test number
    648090534214
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass65,024 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,024 miles
    Test number
    949809913231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,011 miles (+2,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,011 miles
    Test number
    778050222241
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  16. Pass59,944 miles (+3,070)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    916251121213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  17. Pass56,874 miles (+15,866)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    691451120285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,008 miles (+16,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    304786629412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,080 miles
    Test number
    862948628238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail24,080 miles (+3,856)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,080 miles
    Test number
    192558028215
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass20,224 miles (+3,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,224 miles
    Test number
    442650027293
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to n/s/r.

  22. Pass17,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,100 miles
    Test number
    544260456222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 FKM

Does LS03 FKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 FKM is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FKM?
The MOT on LS03 FKM is valid until 30 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 FKM done?
LS03 FKM was recorded at 124,189 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 5,429 miles a year.
Has LS03 FKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FKM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 FKM 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 FKM find?
LS03 FKM passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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