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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LU03 BNNMOT history

LU03 BNN is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LU03 BNN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,018 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BNN
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
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 BNN was last recorded at 146,018 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,511 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,507 miles
Average per year
6,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,018 miles
  • 2025 – 141,511 miles
  • 2024 – 141,055 miles
  • 2023 – 140,272 miles
  • 2022 – 139,469 miles
  • 2021 – 137,903 miles
  • 2020 – 136,019 miles
  • 2019 – 132,948 miles
  • 2018 – 129,831 miles
  • 2017 – 127,281 miles
  • 2016 – 123,653 miles
  • 2015 – 108,796 miles
  • 2014 – 89,205 miles
  • 2013 – 80,344 miles
  • 2012 – 63,082 miles
  • 2011 – 52,084 miles
  • 2010 – 45,716 miles
  • 2009 – 40,377 miles
  • 2008 – 35,359 miles
  • 2007 – 29,334 miles
  • 2006 – 22,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,018 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre outer side
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged interior

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake has slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear suspension coil springs not a matched pair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,018 miles (+4,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,018 miles
    Test number
    214435296619
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre outer side
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  2. Pass141,511 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,511 miles
    Test number
    179338023846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,055 miles (+783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,055 miles
    Test number
    126919586074
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,272 miles (+803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,272 miles
    Test number
    401261537492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass139,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,469 miles
    Test number
    683093998577
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal starting to crack and perish.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail139,469 miles (+1,566)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,469 miles
    Test number
    295404412364
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal starting to crack and perish.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass137,903 miles (+1,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,903 miles
    Test number
    460764231571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight damage front windscreen

  8. Pass136,019 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,019 miles
    Test number
    224659372202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,948 miles
    Test number
    227142230720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,948 miles (+3,117)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,948 miles
    Test number
    479869781070
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass129,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,831 miles
    Test number
    424658484511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs not a matched pair

  12. Fail129,831 miles (+2,550)2 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,831 miles
    Test number
    431214070651
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs not a matched pair

  13. Pass127,281 miles (+3,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,281 miles
    Test number
    696894734066
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

  14. Pass123,653 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,653 miles
    Test number
    458279159055
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail123,647 miles (+14,851)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,647 miles
    Test number
    701243401772
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass108,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,796 miles
    Test number
    575261465063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,796 miles (+19,591)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,796 miles
    Test number
    109497655424
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

  18. Pass89,205 miles (+8,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    717763544097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,344 miles (+17,262)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,344 miles
    Test number
    539999253004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,082 miles (+10,998)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,082 miles
    Test number
    335300442024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,084 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,084 miles
    Test number
    138501041090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,061 miles (+6,345)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,061 miles
    Test number
    136690841000
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass45,716 miles (+5,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,716 miles
    Test number
    420846150039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass40,377 miles (+5,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,377 miles
    Test number
    273177759022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass35,359 miles (+6,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,359 miles
    Test number
    931748838050
    • 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)

  26. Pass29,334 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,334 miles
    Test number
    572122757033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,534 miles
    Test number
    951735556082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 BNN

Does LU03 BNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 BNN is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BNN?
The MOT on LU03 BNN is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 BNN done?
LU03 BNN was recorded at 146,018 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,201 miles a year.
Has LU03 BNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BNN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LU03 BNN 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 BNN find?
LU03 BNN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded; offside rear nail in tyre outer side; fuel cap seal perished.

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