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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS03 LSFMOT history

LS03 LSF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

LS03 LSF black 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 21 Jun 2023
Mileage
117,245 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 LSF
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
2 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 LSF was last recorded at 117,245 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 10,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,278 miles · 22 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
10,967 miles
Average per year
6,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,245 miles
  • 2021 – 106,278 miles
  • 2020 – 95,497 miles
  • 2019 – 88,314 miles
  • 2018 – 85,679 miles
  • 2016 – 83,715 miles
  • 2015 – 81,113 miles
  • 2014 – 76,950 miles
  • 2013 – 74,013 miles
  • 2012 – 71,181 miles
  • 2011 – 65,686 miles
  • 2010 – 60,806 miles
  • 2009 – 55,543 miles
  • 2008 – 48,083 miles
  • 2007 – 38,234 miles
  • 2006 – 10,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,245 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake pad linning approx. 90% worn low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel cap seal cracked & perished up.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front brake flex hose cracked & perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,245 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,245 miles
    Test number
    708290387703
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail117,245 miles (+10,967)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,245 miles
    Test number
    803535299031
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,278 miles
    Test number
    270508272821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,278 miles (+10,781)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,278 miles
    Test number
    476521511518
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass95,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    986160775272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,497 miles (+7,183)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    241569022331
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    739024624472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,312 miles (+2,633)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,312 miles
    Test number
    884586284461
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,679 miles
    Test number
    428134043072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail85,679 miles (+1,964)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,679 miles
    Test number
    471070740459
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass83,715 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,715 miles
    Test number
    134909980702
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's lipped & wearing.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad linning approx. 90% worn low.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked & perished up.
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flex hose cracked & perished.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's lipped & worn.

  12. Fail83,715 miles (+2,602)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,715 miles
    Test number
    352628080659
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's lipped & wearing.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad linning approx. 90% worn low.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked & perished up.
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flex hose cracked & perished.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's lipped & worn.

  13. Pass81,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,113 miles
    Test number
    330908864090
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail81,113 miles (+4,163)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,113 miles
    Test number
    296557794804
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass76,950 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    305480654397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,852 miles (+2,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    506767344387
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass74,013 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    219954833307
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail74,013 miles (+2,832)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    278644733316
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail71,181 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    858288142336
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass71,181 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    928368542388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,686 miles
    Test number
    275885291214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,686 miles (+4,880)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,686 miles
    Test number
    717805991221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass60,806 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,806 miles
    Test number
    121277900342
    • NoteWettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering rack to steering pump.

  24. Fail60,806 miles (+5,263)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,806 miles
    Test number
    124377900371
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteWettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering rack to steering pump.

  25. Pass55,543 miles (+7,460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    734377889259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,083 miles (+9,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,083 miles
    Test number
    671206598211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,234 miles (+27,834)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,234 miles
    Test number
    861407147271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,400 miles
    Test number
    364973446297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 LSF

Does LS03 LSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 LSF expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 LSF?
The MOT on LS03 LSF expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 LSF done?
LS03 LSF was recorded at 117,245 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 6,761 miles a year.
Has LS03 LSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 LSF has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 LSF 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 LSF find?
LS03 LSF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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