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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

Y3 LBXMOT history

Y3 LBX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

Y3 LBX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,170 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 LBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 LBX was last recorded at 120,170 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,869 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,301 miles
Average per year
4,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,170 miles
  • 2025 – 118,869 miles
  • 2024 – 117,180 miles
  • 2023 – 117,052 miles
  • 2021 – 116,351 miles
  • 2020 – 112,786 miles
  • 2019 – 101,505 miles
  • 2018 – 91,340 miles
  • 2017 – 80,346 miles
  • 2016 – 76,931 miles
  • 2015 – 70,372 miles
  • 2014 – 64,593 miles
  • 2012 – 58,090 miles
  • 2011 – 54,897 miles
  • 2010 – 50,166 miles
  • 2009 – 47,015 miles
  • 2008 – 43,866 miles
  • 2007 – 41,624 miles
  • 2006 – 39,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,170 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,170 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,170 miles
    Test number
    604377038792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,869 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,869 miles
    Test number
    285509379659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,180 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,180 miles
    Test number
    821763172560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,052 miles
    Test number
    475307691255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,052 miles (+701)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,052 miles
    Test number
    468547311269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass116,351 miles (+3,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    535884603442
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak present

  7. Pass112,786 miles (+11,281)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,786 miles
    Test number
    741337716797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,505 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,505 miles
    Test number
    279633752781
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,504 miles (+10,164)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,504 miles
    Test number
    346773489214
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,340 miles
    Test number
    778604628745
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail91,339 miles (+10,993)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    502799370147
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass80,346 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    431268996794
    • AdvisoryFront Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail80,330 miles (+3,399)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,330 miles
    Test number
    697722643596
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass76,931 miles (+6,559)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,931 miles
    Test number
    598113756337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,372 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    267586015028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,593 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,593 miles
    Test number
    559378224045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,090 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    866426202365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,897 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    648608841357
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail54,856 miles (+4,690)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,856 miles
    Test number
    488446641328
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass50,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    424197740411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,159 miles (+3,144)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,159 miles
    Test number
    142647340306
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Fail47,015 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,015 miles
    Test number
    600365549332
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass47,015 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,015 miles
    Test number
    752295349376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,866 miles (+2,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,866 miles
    Test number
    302616748375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,624 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    251466747372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,111 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    843859946345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    213706256204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y3 LBX

Does Y3 LBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 LBX is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 LBX?
The MOT on Y3 LBX is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 LBX done?
Y3 LBX was recorded at 120,170 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,219 miles a year.
Has Y3 LBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 LBX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y3 LBX 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 Y3 LBX find?
Y3 LBX passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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