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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS03 FLNMOT history

LS03 FLN is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

LS03 FLN silver 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 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
174,052 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FLN
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
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FLN was last recorded at 174,052 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,035 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
8,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,052 miles
  • 2022 – 166,775 miles
  • 2021 – 155,910 miles
  • 2020 – 145,160 miles
  • 2019 – 130,559 miles
  • 2018 – 113,694 miles
  • 2017 – 100,296 miles
  • 2016 – 86,766 miles
  • 2015 – 73,515 miles
  • 2014 – 65,414 miles
  • 2013 – 61,520 miles
  • 2012 – 57,591 miles
  • 2011 – 52,843 miles
  • 2010 – 48,052 miles
  • 2009 – 42,265 miles
  • 2008 – 36,762 miles
  • 2007 – 31,105 miles
  • 2006 – 26,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,052 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front back plate insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,052 miles (+17)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,052 miles
    Test number
    212677432031
    • DangerousNearside Front back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail174,035 miles (+7,260)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,035 miles
    Test number
    799453301049
    • DangerousNearside Front back plate insecure
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,775 miles (+287)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,775 miles
    Test number
    220646710909
    • AdvisoryManufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail166,488 miles (+10,578)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,488 miles
    Test number
    128135219840
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,910 miles
    Test number
    952345576457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail155,910 miles (+10,750)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,910 miles
    Test number
    904361724657
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass145,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,160 miles
    Test number
    941265482234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail145,160 miles (+14,601)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,160 miles
    Test number
    771633218127
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass130,559 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,559 miles
    Test number
    969205944293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail130,559 miles (+16,865)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,559 miles
    Test number
    834999820622
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass113,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,694 miles
    Test number
    506523554469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail113,690 miles (+13,394)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,690 miles
    Test number
    266075066497
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass100,296 miles (+13,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,296 miles
    Test number
    838893087512
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass86,766 miles (+13,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    711504412533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted npt allowing full inspection of some components

  15. Pass73,515 miles (+8,101)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    749333165113
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

  16. Pass65,414 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    299978444420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,520 miles
    Test number
    686629543164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,519 miles (+3,928)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,519 miles
    Test number
    187139843172
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass57,591 miles (+4,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,591 miles
    Test number
    245490762461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass52,843 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,843 miles
    Test number
    245277561120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,052 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,052 miles
    Test number
    132153750188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,049 miles (+5,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    674342150169
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass42,265 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,265 miles
    Test number
    183096749146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,762 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,762 miles
    Test number
    201256258104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,105 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,105 miles
    Test number
    722831847163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,384 miles
    Test number
    210953766111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 FLN

Does LS03 FLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FLN expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FLN?
The MOT on LS03 FLN expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FLN done?
LS03 FLN was recorded at 174,052 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 8,521 miles a year.
Has LS03 FLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FLN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS03 FLN 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 FLN find?
LS03 FLN passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 5 advisories: nearside front back plate insecure; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe, and 3 more.

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