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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS03 YCTMOT history

LS03 YCT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 200,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LS03 YCT silver 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
200,019 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 YCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 YCT was last recorded at 200,019 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2020: 147,986 miles, lower than 234,292 miles on 8 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
199,896 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
7,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,019 miles
  • 2025 – 199,720 miles
  • 2024 – 195,313 miles
  • 2023 – 179,454 miles
  • 2022 – 169,727 miles
  • 2021 – 160,031 miles
  • 2020 – 147,986 miles
  • 2019 – 234,292 miles
  • 2017 – 126,692 miles
  • 2016 – 118,694 miles
  • 2015 – 112,282 miles
  • 2014 – 107,675 miles
  • 2013 – 101,865 miles
  • 2012 – 94,026 miles
  • 2011 – 85,492 miles
  • 2010 – 78,552 miles
  • 2009 – 72,248 miles
  • 2008 – 63,814 miles
  • 2007 – 53,313 miles
  • 2006 – 39,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,019 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,019 miles (+123)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    200,019 miles
    Test number
    391220396638
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail199,896 miles (+176)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,896 miles
    Test number
    443873926950
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass199,720 miles (+36)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    199,720 miles
    Test number
    477692687046
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail199,684 miles (+4,371)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,684 miles
    Test number
    378331142268
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass195,313 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    195,313 miles
    Test number
    943175313510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail195,311 miles (+15,857)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,311 miles
    Test number
    505339847189
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass179,454 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    179,454 miles
    Test number
    806386048913
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing (rusty)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail179,454 miles (+9,727)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,454 miles
    Test number
    429370533381
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing (rusty)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass169,727 miles (+127)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,727 miles
    Test number
    206856076134
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail169,600 miles (+9,569)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,600 miles
    Test number
    684859561875
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass160,031 miles (+46)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    160,031 miles
    Test number
    943566804056
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail159,985 miles (+11,999)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,985 miles
    Test number
    521337448991
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass147,986 miles (-86,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,986 miles
    Test number
    801220786291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass234,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    234,292 miles
    Test number
    490684699803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail234,292 miles (+107,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,292 miles
    Test number
    484312563594
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  16. Pass126,692 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    565074109278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,694 miles (+6,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,694 miles
    Test number
    162513171687
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass112,282 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    717566574400
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail112,282 miles (+4,607)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    613575073641
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail107,675 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,675 miles
    Test number
    475345724467
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak at rear of engine, oil level checked OK.

  21. Pass107,675 miles (+5,810)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,675 miles
    Test number
    589905224343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak at rear of engine, oil level checked OK.

  22. Pass101,865 miles (+84)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,865 miles
    Test number
    735302033370
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  23. Fail101,781 miles (+7,755)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,781 miles
    Test number
    508505123300
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  24. Pass94,026 miles (+8,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,026 miles
    Test number
    826953132311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail85,492 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    159546281249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass85,492 miles (+6,940)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    769696781212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,552 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    821802390261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass72,248 miles (+8,434)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,248 miles
    Test number
    294596089213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,814 miles (+10,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,814 miles
    Test number
    564937988234
    • 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)

  30. Pass53,313 miles (+13,918)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,313 miles
    Test number
    442898457171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,395 miles
    Test number
    233508756151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 YCT

Does LS03 YCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 YCT is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 YCT?
The MOT on LS03 YCT is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 YCT done?
LS03 YCT was recorded at 200,019 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,974 miles a year.
Has LS03 YCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 YCT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 YCT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 YCT find?
LS03 YCT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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