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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LB03 HFZMOT history

LB03 HFZ is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 17 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,495 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 HFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 HFZ was last recorded at 106,495 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,197 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,298 miles
Average per year
3,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,495 miles
  • 2024 – 105,197 miles
  • 2023 – 104,917 miles
  • 2021 – 104,194 miles
  • 2020 – 102,749 miles
  • 2019 – 101,786 miles
  • 2018 – 101,232 miles
  • 2017 – 97,849 miles
  • 2016 – 95,226 miles
  • 2015 – 92,434 miles
  • 2014 – 88,194 miles
  • 2013 – 86,046 miles
  • 2012 – 79,686 miles
  • 2011 – 74,625 miles
  • 2010 – 63,861 miles
  • 2009 – 58,998 miles
  • 2008 – 54,253 miles
  • 2007 – 45,167 miles
  • 2006 – 36,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,495 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear Differential pinion seal

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,495 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    996373842898
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Differential pinion seal

  2. Fail106,495 miles (+1,298)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    146856218564
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Differential pinion seal

  3. Pass105,197 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,197 miles
    Test number
    170284504142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,917 miles (+723)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,917 miles
    Test number
    650761657113
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body end pin bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to surframe mounting points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,194 miles
    Test number
    161449271979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,194 miles (+1,445)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,194 miles
    Test number
    273815159104
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,749 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,749 miles
    Test number
    409955647144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,679 miles (+893)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    719898817057
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,786 miles (+554)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,786 miles
    Test number
    608673019633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after park brake used (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside center exhaust bolt missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded and snapped
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  10. Pass101,232 miles (+3,383)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    773341153093
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing centre exhaust join

  11. Pass97,849 miles (+2,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    912327237530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass95,226 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,226 miles
    Test number
    845823551676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,434 miles
    Test number
    820871787363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,434 miles (+4,240)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,434 miles
    Test number
    669358104024
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass88,194 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,194 miles
    Test number
    936016494213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,046 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,046 miles
    Test number
    906916213328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,686 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,686 miles
    Test number
    645700522360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,625 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,625 miles
    Test number
    525757721362
    • 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)

  19. Pass70,831 miles (+6,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    296892511014
    • NoteFront tyres are heavily worn on inner edges & have deep cracks on the sidewalls

  20. Pass63,861 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    820208710093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,998 miles (+4,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,998 miles
    Test number
    741603969049
    • 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)

  22. Pass54,253 miles (+9,086)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,253 miles
    Test number
    663521178085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,167 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,167 miles
    Test number
    494777717199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    964184966117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB03 HFZ

Does LB03 HFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 HFZ is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 HFZ?
The MOT on LB03 HFZ is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 HFZ done?
LB03 HFZ was recorded at 106,495 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,507 miles a year.
Has LB03 HFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 HFZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 HFZ 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 LB03 HFZ find?
LB03 HFZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear inner registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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