BMW 3 Series
Purple · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc
LU03 BAVMOT history
LU03 BAV is a purple diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 110,535 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU03 BAV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 20 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU03 BAV was last recorded at 110,535 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 6,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,168 miles · 4 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,367 miles
- Average per year
- 4,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,535 miles
- 2025 – 104,168 miles
- 2024 – 86,570 miles
- 2023 – 70,069 miles
- 2022 – 69,965 miles
- 2021 – 65,501 miles
- 2020 – 64,472 miles
- 2019 – 60,789 miles
- 2018 – 56,980 miles
- 2017 – 52,808 miles
- 2015 – 46,358 miles
- 2014 – 43,750 miles
- 2013 – 41,585 miles
- 2012 – 39,935 miles
- 2010 – 33,221 miles
- 2009 – 29,547 miles
- 2008 – 25,498 miles
- 2007 – 20,726 miles
- 2006 – 15,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,535 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Registration plate lamp insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,535 miles (+6,367)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 110,535 miles
- Test number
- 184700047434
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,168 miles (+17,598)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 104,168 miles
- Test number
- 124371076577
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,570 miles (+42)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 86,570 miles
- Test number
- 351115148498
- MinorFront Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail86,528 miles (+16,459)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,528 miles
- Test number
- 232875620627
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,069 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 70,069 miles
- Test number
- 554323586537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,965 miles (+4,464)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 69,965 miles
- Test number
- 986810452700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,501 miles (+1,029)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 65,501 miles
- Test number
- 668992411514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,472 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 64,472 miles
- Test number
- 972975922686
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,789 miles (+175)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 60,789 miles
- Test number
- 797315147468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill trim cover slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail60,614 miles (+3,634)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,614 miles
- Test number
- 618963172904
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body Sill Cover Loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,980 miles (+4,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 56,980 miles
- Test number
- 413431955669
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass52,808 miles (+6,450)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 52,808 miles
- Test number
- 957950567829
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass46,358 miles (+2,608)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 46,358 miles
- Test number
- 169923385048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,750 miles (+2,165)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 43,750 miles
- Test number
- 589174984085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,585 miles (+1,650)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 41,585 miles
- Test number
- 785675283094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass39,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 39,935 miles
- Test number
- 537335392077
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 225624301148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,221 miles (+3,674)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 33,221 miles
- Test number
- 144482410121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,547 miles (+4,049)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,547 miles
- Test number
- 113883519139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,498 miles (+4,772)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 25,498 miles
- Test number
- 723933818149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,726 miles (+5,601)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 20,726 miles
- Test number
- 394302407165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 15,125 miles
- Test number
- 661776696073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU03 BAV
- Does LU03 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 BAV is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU03 BAV?
- The MOT on LU03 BAV is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU03 BAV done?
- LU03 BAV was recorded at 110,535 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,733 miles a year.
- Has LU03 BAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU03 BAV has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LU03 BAV 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 LU03 BAV find?
- LU03 BAV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear, and 4 more.
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