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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LU03 BHYMOT history

LU03 BHY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LU03 BHY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,644 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BHY was last recorded at 93,644 miles on 13 May 2026, 1,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,081 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,563 miles
Average per year
2,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,644 miles
  • 2025 – 92,081 miles
  • 2024 – 89,802 miles
  • 2023 – 87,477 miles
  • 2022 – 85,672 miles
  • 2021 – 83,756 miles
  • 2020 – 81,892 miles
  • 2019 – 79,381 miles
  • 2018 – 77,099 miles
  • 2017 – 75,907 miles
  • 2016 – 75,886 miles
  • 2015 – 75,550 miles
  • 2014 – 74,508 miles
  • 2013 – 73,601 miles
  • 2012 – 71,288 miles
  • 2011 – 68,716 miles
  • 2010 – 64,154 miles
  • 2009 – 56,940 miles
  • 2008 – 51,817 miles
  • 2007 – 43,233 miles
  • 2006 – 34,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,644 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,644 miles (+1,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,644 miles
    Test number
    731064356023
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,081 miles
    Test number
    208154278461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail92,080 miles (+2,278)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    199771736536
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass89,802 miles (+2,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    89,802 miles
    Test number
    285382481120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass87,477 miles (+1,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,477 miles
    Test number
    386713266668
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,672 miles (+1,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,672 miles
    Test number
    998440953317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass83,756 miles (+1,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,756 miles
    Test number
    303987578996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass81,892 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    176036986352
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass79,381 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    697443908703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,099 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    516041988048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,907 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,907 miles
    Test number
    201250418997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,886 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    973333086635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,550 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    869434485069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,508 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,508 miles
    Test number
    148711874483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,601 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,601 miles
    Test number
    785028373065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,288 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    688374572040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,716 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    639467271009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,154 miles (+7,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,154 miles
    Test number
    471541780043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass56,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,940 miles
    Test number
    880434769023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,940 miles (+5,123)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,940 miles
    Test number
    651214669053
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
  21. Pass51,817 miles (+8,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,817 miles
    Test number
    864459978031
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting close to legal limit
  22. Pass43,233 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,233 miles
    Test number
    463832187033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,229 miles (+8,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,229 miles
    Test number
    322901087062
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  24. Pass34,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,744 miles
    Test number
    991862086065
    • NoteCut on outer wall of nearside front tyre

Questions about LU03 BHY

Does LU03 BHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 BHY is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BHY?
The MOT on LU03 BHY is valid until 2 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 BHY done?
LU03 BHY was recorded at 93,644 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,925 miles a year.
Has LU03 BHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BHY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LU03 BHY 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 BHY find?
LU03 BHY passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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