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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LS03 YSPMOT history

LS03 YSP is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

LS03 YSP 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 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,654 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 YSP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 YSP was last recorded at 115,654 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 4,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,138 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,516 miles
Average per year
5,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,654 miles
  • 2024 – 111,138 miles
  • 2023 – 106,847 miles
  • 2022 – 102,890 miles
  • 2021 – 98,053 miles
  • 2020 – 97,223 miles
  • 2019 – 95,899 miles
  • 2018 – 91,892 miles
  • 2017 – 87,868 miles
  • 2016 – 83,922 miles
  • 2015 – 80,376 miles
  • 2014 – 76,251 miles
  • 2013 – 66,310 miles
  • 2012 – 56,129 miles
  • 2011 – 50,040 miles
  • 2010 – 42,618 miles
  • 2009 – 34,748 miles
  • 2008 – 27,661 miles
  • 2007 – 16,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,654 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.

  • Offside Front door handle poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/S/R Tyre Wearing Inside Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,654 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    285117560861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,138 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,138 miles
    Test number
    392125930402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,847 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    128950775286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,890 miles (+4,837)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,890 miles
    Test number
    955492993764
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap cracked

  5. Pass98,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,053 miles
    Test number
    124924387213
    • AdvisoryFront disc and pads wearing thin

  6. Fail98,053 miles (+830)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,053 miles
    Test number
    100496420446
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront disc and pads wearing thin

  7. Pass97,223 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,223 miles
    Test number
    959990662508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,899 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,899 miles
    Test number
    384397063410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail95,894 miles (+4,002)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,894 miles
    Test number
    671065579679
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass91,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,892 miles
    Test number
    451416762305
    • AdvisoryOffside Dip Beam - Poor Intensity
    • AdvisoryOffside Door Handle - Poor Condition

  11. Fail91,892 miles (+4,024)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,892 miles
    Test number
    467697103278
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Dip Beam - Poor Intensity
    • AdvisoryOffside Door Handle - Poor Condition

  12. Pass87,868 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,868 miles
    Test number
    615050415416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,922 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,922 miles
    Test number
    336527781057
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Wearing Inside Edge

  14. Fail83,916 miles (+3,540)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,916 miles
    Test number
    266525773674
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Wearing Inside Edge

  15. Pass80,376 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    426101405108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    268824904100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,251 miles (+9,941)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    346762704166
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  18. Pass66,310 miles (+10,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,310 miles
    Test number
    158466503194
    • NoteAll windows tinted including screen.

  19. Pass56,129 miles (+6,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,129 miles
    Test number
    788153802130
    • 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)

  20. Pass50,040 miles (+7,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    696122601168
    • NoteOffside front lower balljoint slight play

  21. Pass42,618 miles (+7,870)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,618 miles
    Test number
    622032500129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack end

  22. Pass34,748 miles (+7,087)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,748 miles
    Test number
    452444799046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted in nearside rear position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

  23. Pass27,661 miles (+11,650)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    264004808169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,011 miles
    Test number
    743960707195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 YSP

Does LS03 YSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 YSP expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 YSP?
The MOT on LS03 YSP expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 YSP done?
LS03 YSP was recorded at 115,654 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
Has LS03 YSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 YSP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS03 YSP 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 YSP find?
LS03 YSP passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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