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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS03 FLAMOT history

LS03 FLA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 190,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LS03 FLA silver 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 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
190,594 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FLA was last recorded at 190,594 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,407 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,187 miles
Average per year
6,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,594 miles
  • 2024 – 187,407 miles
  • 2023 – 184,769 miles
  • 2022 – 182,110 miles
  • 2021 – 178,218 miles
  • 2020 – 175,110 miles
  • 2019 – 172,016 miles
  • 2018 – 167,563 miles
  • 2017 – 163,953 miles
  • 2016 – 159,929 miles
  • 2015 – 154,266 miles
  • 2014 – 149,956 miles
  • 2013 – 138,284 miles
  • 2012 – 136,116 miles
  • 2011 – 129,170 miles
  • 2010 – 122,740 miles
  • 2009 – 114,239 miles
  • 2008 – 105,043 miles
  • 2007 – 86,902 miles
  • 2006 – 63,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,594 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,594 miles (+3,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    190,594 miles
    Test number
    327671694416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,407 miles (+2,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,407 miles
    Test number
    488709533481
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,769 miles (+2,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    184,769 miles
    Test number
    209734858590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front wing corroded

  4. Pass182,110 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,110 miles
    Test number
    430944828686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point also rubber missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  5. Fail182,110 miles (+3,892)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,110 miles
    Test number
    416377458438
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point also rubber missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  6. Pass178,218 miles (+3,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,218 miles
    Test number
    303275633882
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusting

  7. Pass175,110 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,110 miles
    Test number
    216982083582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail175,106 miles (+3,090)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,106 miles
    Test number
    570451658850
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (Rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass172,016 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,016 miles
    Test number
    525862428956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    167,563 miles
    Test number
    107867189054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail167,563 miles (+3,610)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,563 miles
    Test number
    198517412321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass163,953 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,953 miles
    Test number
    158184758603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,929 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,929 miles
    Test number
    509182572368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass154,266 miles (+4,310)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,266 miles
    Test number
    760434848079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass149,956 miles (+11,672)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    149,956 miles
    Test number
    959977914383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass138,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    138,284 miles
    Test number
    105145183411
    • 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)

  17. Fail138,284 miles (+2,168)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,284 miles
    Test number
    795105783054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  18. Pass136,116 miles (+6,946)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    136,116 miles
    Test number
    296594932324
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased

  19. Pass129,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    129,170 miles
    Test number
    278000781201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,170 miles (+6,430)8 failures1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,170 miles
    Test number
    189160981223
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes, suspension components, exhaust & underbody areas
    • NoteLeak from RR dif
    • NotePherishing to tyres

  21. Pass122,740 miles (+8,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    122,740 miles
    Test number
    540022700318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass114,239 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,239 miles
    Test number
    222657649122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,176 miles (+9,133)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,176 miles
    Test number
    272946549130
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Pass105,043 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,043 miles
    Test number
    202511758104
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low & discs poor condition

  25. Fail105,043 miles (+18,141)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,043 miles
    Test number
    222761258104
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low & discs poor condition

  26. Pass86,902 miles (+23,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,902 miles
    Test number
    712225537178
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  27. Pass63,651 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    642609906129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,520 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,520 miles
    Test number
    500888306107
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LS03 FLA

Does LS03 FLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 FLA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FLA?
The MOT on LS03 FLA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 FLA done?
LS03 FLA was recorded at 190,594 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,474 miles a year.
Has LS03 FLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FLA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 FLA 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 FLA find?
LS03 FLA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides.

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