BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LS03 YPWMOT history
LS03 YPW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,723 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 166,723 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,702 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 YPW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 12 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 YPW was last recorded at 166,723 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,536 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,187 miles
- Average per year
- 6,702 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,723 miles
- 2025 – 161,536 miles
- 2024 – 155,990 miles
- 2023 – 151,494 miles
- 2022 – 147,999 miles
- 2021 – 143,735 miles
- 2019 – 135,268 miles
- 2018 – 130,976 miles
- 2017 – 125,377 miles
- 2016 – 119,703 miles
- 2015 – 111,553 miles
- 2014 – 106,376 miles
- 2013 – 100,766 miles
- 2012 – 96,786 miles
- 2011 – 88,057 miles
- 2010 – 76,306 miles
- 2009 – 62,692 miles
- 2008 – 48,604 miles
- 2007 – 36,002 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,723 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,723 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 166,723 miles
- Test number
- 245793816737
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,723 miles (+5,187)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,723 miles
- Test number
- 851142577754
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,536 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 161,536 miles
- Test number
- 863746568274
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail161,536 miles (+5,546)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,536 miles
- Test number
- 124346912956
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass155,990 miles (+4,496)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 155,990 miles
- Test number
- 315001837365
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Bumper mountings clip loose but not likely to become detached.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,494 miles (+3,495)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 151,494 miles
- Test number
- 871499909859
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass147,999 miles (+4,264)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 147,999 miles
- Test number
- 170262533948
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass143,735 miles (+8,467)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 143,735 miles
- Test number
- 865583906693
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass135,268 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,268 miles
- Test number
- 986734366198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail135,268 miles (+4,292)5 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,268 miles
- Test number
- 458165028504
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass130,976 miles (+5,599)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 130,976 miles
- Test number
- 856446345092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,377 miles (+5,674)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 125,377 miles
- Test number
- 579297415919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 119,703 miles
- Test number
- 978687826146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,702 miles (+8,149)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,702 miles
- Test number
- 199828778924
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass111,553 miles (+5,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 111,553 miles
- Test number
- 908414215189
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass106,376 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 106,376 miles
- Test number
- 507425814143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail106,376 miles (+5,610)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,376 miles
- Test number
- 965445814172
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass100,766 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 100,766 miles
- Test number
- 749965703192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,762 miles (+3,976)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,762 miles
- Test number
- 965843203169
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,786 miles (+8,729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 96,786 miles
- Test number
- 769504902110
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass88,057 miles (+11,751)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 88,057 miles
- Test number
- 595964501150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,306 miles (+13,614)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 76,306 miles
- Test number
- 422934100106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 62,692 miles
- Test number
- 603825609197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,689 miles (+14,085)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,689 miles
- Test number
- 314465909108
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 48,604 miles
- Test number
- 544838888086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,602 miles (+12,600)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,602 miles
- Test number
- 133218788018
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 36,002 miles
- Test number
- 290469187017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS03 YPW
- Does LS03 YPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 YPW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 YPW?
- The MOT on LS03 YPW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS03 YPW done?
- LS03 YPW was recorded at 166,723 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,702 miles a year.
- Has LS03 YPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 YPW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS03 YPW 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 YPW find?
- LS03 YPW passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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