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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS03 YRMMOT history

LS03 YRM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

LS03 YRM 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 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
177,120 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 YRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 YRM was last recorded at 177,120 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 21,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,481 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
21,639 miles
Average per year
8,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,120 miles
  • 2024 – 155,481 miles
  • 2023 – 140,884 miles
  • 2022 – 134,833 miles
  • 2021 – 130,346 miles
  • 2020 – 125,880 miles
  • 2019 – 118,469 miles
  • 2018 – 115,261 miles
  • 2017 – 111,838 miles
  • 2016 – 107,444 miles
  • 2015 – 102,446 miles
  • 2014 – 97,583 miles
  • 2013 – 91,838 miles
  • 2012 – 87,195 miles
  • 2011 – 82,817 miles
  • 2010 – 78,298 miles
  • 2009 – 73,881 miles
  • 2008 – 62,163 miles
  • 2007 – 32,958 miles
  • 2006 – 23,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ***advise replace windscreen***

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os lower coils corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,120 miles
    Test number
    456607665311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail177,120 miles (+21,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,120 miles
    Test number
    957525462265
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass155,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,481 miles
    Test number
    160871623969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail155,480 miles (+14,596)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,480 miles
    Test number
    301242956286
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,884 miles (+6,051)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,884 miles
    Test number
    856912377163
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective turning opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective turning opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,833 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,833 miles
    Test number
    699469895306
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ***advise replace windscreen*** (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns/os lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail134,830 miles (+4,484)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,830 miles
    Test number
    172770991063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***outer edge split in various places*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ***advise replace windscreen*** (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns/os lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,346 miles (+4,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,346 miles
    Test number
    343184319370
    • AdvisoryBottom arm back bushs are weak

  9. Pass125,880 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,880 miles
    Test number
    417796782928
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail125,839 miles (+7,370)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,839 miles
    Test number
    352218631847
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,469 miles (+3,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,469 miles
    Test number
    558592546478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass115,261 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,261 miles
    Test number
    702970165737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,838 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,838 miles
    Test number
    621202642115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,444 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    577422929098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,388 miles (+4,942)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,388 miles
    Test number
    909151877362
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass102,446 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    629506925109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,583 miles (+5,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    817262834164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass91,838 miles (+4,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    268649423495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,195 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    715349922123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,817 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    597723941184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,298 miles (+4,417)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,298 miles
    Test number
    710501940168
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass73,881 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    772262549109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront suspension arm rear mounting bushes have some wear / play

  23. Fail73,881 miles (+11,718)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    241962949156
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront suspension arm rear mounting bushes have some wear / play

  24. Fail62,163 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,163 miles
    Test number
    362473628164
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass62,163 miles (+29,205)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,163 miles
    Test number
    701073028192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,958 miles (+9,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,958 miles
    Test number
    542301927159
    • NotePark brake effiency slight low l/h

  27. Pass23,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,300 miles
    Test number
    832129226173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 YRM

Does LS03 YRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 YRM expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 YRM?
The MOT on LS03 YRM expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 YRM done?
LS03 YRM was recorded at 177,120 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 8,106 miles a year.
Has LS03 YRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 YRM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS03 YRM 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 YRM find?
LS03 YRM passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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