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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS03 HHCMOT history

LS03 HHC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

LS03 HHC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
113,782 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HHC was last recorded at 113,782 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,753 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,782 miles
  • 2024 – 113,753 miles
  • 2023 – 113,209 miles
  • 2022 – 109,189 miles
  • 2021 – 103,225 miles
  • 2020 – 99,916 miles
  • 2019 – 95,937 miles
  • 2018 – 92,032 miles
  • 2017 – 88,386 miles
  • 2015 – 88,324 miles
  • 2014 – 86,404 miles
  • 2013 – 81,689 miles
  • 2012 – 77,698 miles
  • 2011 – 73,725 miles
  • 2010 – 67,043 miles
  • 2009 – 58,889 miles
  • 2008 – 49,207 miles
  • 2007 – 37,592 miles
  • 2006 – 27,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,782 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coil spring corroded N/S/R - O/S/F

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,782 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    111316578481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,753 miles (+544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,753 miles
    Test number
    944339325457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,209 miles
    Test number
    477128093027
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail113,209 miles (+4,020)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,209 miles
    Test number
    315567754373
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,189 miles (+66)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    751803925248
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R - O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Fail109,123 miles (+5,898)3 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    886686877844
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R - O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass103,225 miles (+3,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,225 miles
    Test number
    756779371446
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,916 miles (+3,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,916 miles
    Test number
    666233811873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,937 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,937 miles
    Test number
    846458549474
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail95,937 miles (+3,905)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,937 miles
    Test number
    290444292455
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass92,032 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    100514411830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,386 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,386 miles
    Test number
    980777051389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass88,324 miles (+1,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    419007785131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass86,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,404 miles
    Test number
    268427324468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,400 miles (+4,711)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,400 miles
    Test number
    119947024111
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Pass81,689 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    807869443135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass77,698 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    987265042102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,694 miles (+3,969)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,694 miles
    Test number
    647484342167
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass73,725 miles (+6,682)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,725 miles
    Test number
    595943831166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear shock pistons coroded at top
  20. Pass67,043 miles (+8,154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,043 miles
    Test number
    491005800120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass58,889 miles (+9,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    210326109174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  22. Pass49,207 miles (+11,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    774809208179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass37,592 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,592 miles
    Test number
    612137887049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    744652106104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS03 HHC

Does LS03 HHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 HHC expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HHC?
The MOT on LS03 HHC expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 HHC done?
LS03 HHC was recorded at 113,782 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
Has LS03 HHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HHC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS03 HHC 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 HHC find?
LS03 HHC passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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