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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS03 KVAMOT history

LS03 KVA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LS03 KVA blue 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,146 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 KVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 KVA was last recorded at 77,146 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 6,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,666 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,480 miles
Average per year
2,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,146 miles
  • 2025 – 70,666 miles
  • 2024 – 65,603 miles
  • 2023 – 65,460 miles
  • 2022 – 65,262 miles
  • 2021 – 64,545 miles
  • 2020 – 62,191 miles
  • 2019 – 55,346 miles
  • 2018 – 53,081 miles
  • 2017 – 49,348 miles
  • 2016 – 45,619 miles
  • 2015 – 33,472 miles
  • 2014 – 32,787 miles
  • 2013 – 31,344 miles
  • 2012 – 29,576 miles
  • 2011 – 27,901 miles
  • 2010 – 26,802 miles
  • 2009 – 25,176 miles
  • 2008 – 24,467 miles
  • 2007 – 22,643 miles
  • 2006 – 20,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,146 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,146 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,146 miles
    Test number
    553608504491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,666 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    887403575595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,603 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    459244054937
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension and braking, partial underseal applied
  4. Pass65,460 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,460 miles
    Test number
    366339716488
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass65,262 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,262 miles
    Test number
    973416605995
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass64,545 miles (+2,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    477179258114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass62,191 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,191 miles
    Test number
    295960871342
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail62,144 miles (+6,798)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,144 miles
    Test number
    525229731367
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass55,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    55,346 miles
    Test number
    190161750448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,346 miles (+2,265)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,346 miles
    Test number
    293925904614
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.386 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split
  11. Pass53,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,081 miles
    Test number
    569406454890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,081 miles (+3,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,081 miles
    Test number
    522657449356
    • FailureRear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
  13. Pass49,348 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,348 miles
    Test number
    752481040160
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt's - cracked & perishing.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail49,343 miles (+3,724)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,343 miles
    Test number
    185637168784
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt's - cracked & perishing.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass45,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    291879380353
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail45,619 miles (+12,147)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    819762588422
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass33,472 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,472 miles
    Test number
    807086285006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,787 miles (+1,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,787 miles
    Test number
    379222914430
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass31,344 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,344 miles
    Test number
    719780713261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,576 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,576 miles
    Test number
    798658202209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,901 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,901 miles
    Test number
    169961921268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,802 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,802 miles
    Test number
    900852220297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,176 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,176 miles
    Test number
    623889319278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,467 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,467 miles
    Test number
    161779518276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,643 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,643 miles
    Test number
    550733917237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,697 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,697 miles
    Test number
    242847426207
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges (2mm)
    • NoteO/s/f pad cracked

Questions about LS03 KVA

Does LS03 KVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 KVA is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 KVA?
The MOT on LS03 KVA is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 KVA done?
LS03 KVA was recorded at 77,146 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,851 miles a year.
Has LS03 KVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 KVA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LS03 KVA 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 KVA find?
LS03 KVA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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