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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS03 VCVMOT history

LS03 VCV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

LS03 VCV 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 20 Apr 2023
Mileage
101,329 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VCV was last recorded at 101,329 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 2,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,285 miles · 21 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,044 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,329 miles
  • 2021 – 99,285 miles
  • 2019 – 98,515 miles
  • 2017 – 98,451 miles
  • 2016 – 87,740 miles
  • 2015 – 78,778 miles
  • 2014 – 68,781 miles
  • 2012 – 51,477 miles
  • 2011 – 46,498 miles
  • 2010 – 40,334 miles
  • 2009 – 36,415 miles
  • 2008 – 34,314 miles
  • 2007 – 27,204 miles
  • 2006 – 21,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,329 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,329 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,329 miles
    Test number
    392088436575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    776804376011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail99,285 miles (+770)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    882994748232
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,515 miles
    Test number
    528597957719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,515 miles (+64)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,515 miles
    Test number
    160477962765
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass98,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,451 miles
    Test number
    662704129687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,451 miles (+4,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,451 miles
    Test number
    257495360504
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass94,421 miles (+6,681)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,421 miles
    Test number
    950235419204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  9. Pass87,740 miles (+403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,740 miles
    Test number
    978893924908
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail87,337 miles (+8,559)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,337 miles
    Test number
    652168179210
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail78,778 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    617838645020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRegistration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  12. Pass78,778 miles (+9,997)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    906708645089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRegistration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  13. Pass68,781 miles (+17,304)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,781 miles
    Test number
    709367254023
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass51,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,477 miles
    Test number
    378771622276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,477 miles (+4,979)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,477 miles
    Test number
    689680622263
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass46,498 miles (+6,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    908091881110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass40,334 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,334 miles
    Test number
    223081460431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,415 miles (+2,101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,415 miles
    Test number
    270450469427
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass34,314 miles (+7,110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    460986368103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,204 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,204 miles
    Test number
    241847557135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,741 miles
    Test number
    802984496165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 VCV

Does LS03 VCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 VCV expired on 20 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VCV?
The MOT on LS03 VCV expired on 20 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 VCV done?
LS03 VCV was recorded at 101,329 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has LS03 VCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VCV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LS03 VCV 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 VCV find?
LS03 VCV passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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