BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LX03 CDFMOT history
LX03 CDF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,504 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 77,504 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,043 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX03 CDF
- 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
- 1 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX03 CDF was last recorded at 77,504 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,362 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,142 miles
- Average per year
- 2,043 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,504 miles
- 2025 – 75,362 miles
- 2024 – 72,460 miles
- 2023 – 69,663 miles
- 2022 – 65,951 miles
- 2021 – 61,369 miles
- 2020 – 58,972 miles
- 2019 – 56,698 miles
- 2018 – 56,615 miles
- 2017 – 55,609 miles
- 2016 – 54,625 miles
- 2015 – 53,649 miles
- 2014 – 53,117 miles
- 2013 – 52,048 miles
- 2012 – 51,217 miles
- 2011 – 50,057 miles
- 2010 – 47,448 miles
- 2009 – 44,685 miles
- 2008 – 39,876 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,504 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,504 miles (+2,142)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 77,504 miles
- Test number
- 289889019675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,362 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 75,362 miles
- Test number
- 298923585740
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,362 miles (+2,902)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,362 miles
- Test number
- 708242649882
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,460 miles (+2,797)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 72,460 miles
- Test number
- 329723844903
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,663 miles (+3,712)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 69,663 miles
- Test number
- 732127019637
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,951 miles (+4,582)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 65,951 miles
- Test number
- 121586156687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,369 miles (+2,397)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 61,369 miles
- Test number
- 151142728755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,972 miles (+2,274)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 58,972 miles
- Test number
- 611236047451
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,698 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 56,698 miles
- Test number
- 983860193885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,615 miles (+1,006)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 56,615 miles
- Test number
- 540784550370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,609 miles (+984)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 55,609 miles
- Test number
- 823667351223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,625 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 54,625 miles
- Test number
- 621989147636
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail54,625 miles (+976)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,625 miles
- Test number
- 365964696066
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass53,649 miles (+532)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 53,649 miles
- Test number
- 645443605203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,117 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 53,117 miles
- Test number
- 386494104412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,105 miles (+1,057)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,105 miles
- Test number
- 557213604223
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass52,048 miles (+831)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 52,048 miles
- Test number
- 677820893147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,217 miles (+1,160)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 51,217 miles
- Test number
- 205747312168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,057 miles (+2,609)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,057 miles
- Test number
- 498371301189
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass47,448 miles (+2,763)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,448 miles
- Test number
- 742219130128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,685 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 44,685 miles
- Test number
- 543596209108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail44,633 miles (+4,757)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,633 miles
- Test number
- 774681909197
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 39,876 miles
- Test number
- 852183108167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX03 CDF
- Does LX03 CDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX03 CDF is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX03 CDF?
- The MOT on LX03 CDF is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX03 CDF done?
- LX03 CDF was recorded at 77,504 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 2,043 miles a year.
- Has LX03 CDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX03 CDF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX03 CDF 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 LX03 CDF find?
- LX03 CDF passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall.; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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