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LM03CTV
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LM03CTV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
20
Passes
3
Failures
86.96%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
25 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 208,898 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 201,511 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 196,307 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
22 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 196,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 192,874 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 188,445 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 185,099 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 181,832 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 177,540 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,269 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 164,269 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing edges.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 163,335 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 10 Jun 20264 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 157,101 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2015 10 Jun 202617 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 151,847 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014 10 Jun 202617 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 151,847 MI
10 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 146,517 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 10 Jun 202620 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 139,105 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 139,105 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 125,892 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 109,645 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
18 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 93,796 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2009 10 Jun 202621 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,716 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2008 10 Jun 202622 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 58,053 MI
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LM03CTV was registered on 2003-05-23
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