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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LU03 BFMMOT history

LU03 BFM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 8 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LU03 BFM blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,988 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BFM was last recorded at 118,988 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2022: 102,245 miles, lower than 106,034 miles on 3 Jun 2021.

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
118,988 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,988 miles
  • 2025 – 117,481 miles
  • 2024 – 115,735 miles
  • 2023 – 112,585 miles
  • 2022 – 102,245 miles
  • 2021 – 106,034 miles
  • 2020 – 98,040 miles
  • 2019 – 91,742 miles
  • 2018 – 84,532 miles
  • 2017 – 82,260 miles
  • 2016 – 81,689 miles
  • 2015 – 81,297 miles
  • 2014 – 76,698 miles
  • 2013 – 71,445 miles
  • 2012 – 68,309 miles
  • 2011 – 56,729 miles
  • 2010 – 50,955 miles
  • 2009 – 40,677 miles
  • 2008 – 33,658 miles
  • 2007 – 27,105 miles
  • 2006 – 24,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,988 miles
    Test number
    367442562955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,988 miles (+1,507)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,988 miles
    Test number
    187633880190
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,481 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,481 miles
    Test number
    294419947108
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail117,481 miles (+1,746)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,481 miles
    Test number
    834355490164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,735 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,735 miles
    Test number
    868495982209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,735 miles (+3,150)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,735 miles
    Test number
    383238336164
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,585 miles (+246)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    264757716546
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,339 miles (+10,094)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,339 miles
    Test number
    135738167100
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,245 miles (-3,789)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    956168876460
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass106,034 miles (+7,994)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,034 miles
    Test number
    370653101169
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  11. Pass98,040 miles (+6,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    479075861647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass91,742 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    216834878593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail91,742 miles (+7,210)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    948400373709
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass84,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,532 miles
    Test number
    755419449439
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail84,532 miles (+2,272)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,532 miles
    Test number
    739713914268
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass82,260 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    293042572945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,252 miles (+563)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    214819841989
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass81,689 miles (+392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    857215616979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,297 miles
    Test number
    676257315185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,297 miles (+4,599)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,297 miles
    Test number
    287308605470
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  21. Pass76,698 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    768888604193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,445 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,445 miles
    Test number
    338198183091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,309 miles (+11,580)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    855699982090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,729 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,729 miles
    Test number
    158846191478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,955 miles (+10,278)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    312428890001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,677 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    740697599053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail40,677 miles (+7,019)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    191147199460
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass33,658 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,658 miles
    Test number
    123619388029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,105 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,105 miles
    Test number
    801752997039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,231 miles
    Test number
    220129886037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 BFM

Does LU03 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 BFM is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BFM?
The MOT on LU03 BFM is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 BFM done?
LU03 BFM was recorded at 118,988 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has LU03 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BFM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LU03 BFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU03 BFM find?
LU03 BFM passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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