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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LS03 FKPMOT history

LS03 FKP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

LS03 FKP black 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 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
138,344 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FKP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS03 FKP was last recorded at 138,344 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 5,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,208 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,136 miles
Average per year
6,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,344 miles
  • 2022 – 133,208 miles
  • 2021 – 129,646 miles
  • 2020 – 127,359 miles
  • 2019 – 119,685 miles
  • 2018 – 115,504 miles
  • 2017 – 112,908 miles
  • 2016 – 108,958 miles
  • 2015 – 105,697 miles
  • 2014 – 100,614 miles
  • 2013 – 97,142 miles
  • 2012 – 93,461 miles
  • 2011 – 89,053 miles
  • 2010 – 79,256 miles
  • 2008 – 57,723 miles
  • 2007 – 43,185 miles
  • 2006 – 30,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,344 miles
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not workingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met 17%

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,344 miles (+5,136)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,344 miles
    Test number
    572926396894
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met 17%

  2. Pass133,208 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,208 miles
    Test number
    412310527478
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,208 miles (+3,562)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,208 miles
    Test number
    837301627883
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,646 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,646 miles
    Test number
    161377346626
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,646 miles (+2,287)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,646 miles
    Test number
    136690702556
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,359 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,359 miles
    Test number
    397248993242
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated

  7. Fail127,359 miles (+7,674)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,359 miles
    Test number
    425521223846
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated

  8. Pass119,685 miles (+4,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,685 miles
    Test number
    641075305250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,504 miles
    Test number
    407364297181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,504 miles (+2,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,504 miles
    Test number
    367727344915
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass112,908 miles (+3,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    956540120998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass108,958 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,958 miles
    Test number
    286102360446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,697 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,697 miles
    Test number
    396586005143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,614 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,614 miles
    Test number
    166823614115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,142 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,142 miles
    Test number
    986039713190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,139 miles (+3,678)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,139 miles
    Test number
    298157213118
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,461 miles (+4,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    646994692005
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass89,053 miles (+9,797)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    389288571078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,256 miles (+21,533)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    572285520109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,723 miles (+14,538)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,723 miles
    Test number
    931932928363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,185 miles (+13,044)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,185 miles
    Test number
    424183617376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,141 miles
    Test number
    483871426401
    • 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)

Questions about LS03 FKP

Does LS03 FKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FKP expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FKP?
The MOT on LS03 FKP expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FKP done?
LS03 FKP was recorded at 138,344 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 6,674 miles a year.
Has LS03 FKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FKP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS03 FKP 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 FKP find?
LS03 FKP failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 10 more.

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