
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass113,782 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 113,782 miles
- Test number
- 111316578481
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass92,032 miles (+3,646)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 92,032 miles
- Test number
- 100514411830
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass86,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 86,404 miles
- Test number
- 268427324468
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass77,698 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 77,698 miles
- Test number
- 987265042102
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass37,592 miles (+9,689)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 37,592 miles
- Test number
- 612137887049
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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