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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB03 SZWMOT history

LB03 SZW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,943 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 SZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 SZW was last recorded at 179,943 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,510 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
6,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,943 miles
  • 2025 – 178,510 miles
  • 2024 – 177,386 miles
  • 2023 – 175,936 miles
  • 2022 – 174,531 miles
  • 2021 – 173,096 miles
  • 2020 – 171,985 miles
  • 2019 – 168,912 miles
  • 2018 – 167,516 miles
  • 2017 – 167,039 miles
  • 2016 – 165,204 miles
  • 2015 – 148,692 miles
  • 2013 – 136,175 miles
  • 2012 – 125,507 miles
  • 2011 – 114,826 miles
  • 2010 – 104,335 miles
  • 2009 – 91,963 miles
  • 2008 – 75,084 miles
  • 2007 – 56,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,943 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,943 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,943 miles
    Test number
    739739303549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,943 miles (+1,433)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,943 miles
    Test number
    560095737907
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,510 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,510 miles
    Test number
    539405353384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Resevoir pipes (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail178,510 miles (+1,124)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,510 miles
    Test number
    199655347902
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Resevoir pipes (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass177,386 miles (+1,450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    177,386 miles
    Test number
    697734911643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,936 miles (+1,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    175,936 miles
    Test number
    766605522670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass174,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,531 miles
    Test number
    681341938623
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (pump to rack) (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail174,531 miles (+1,435)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,531 miles
    Test number
    907606994718
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (pump to rack) (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass173,096 miles (+1,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,096 miles
    Test number
    137860607246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack to pump (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass171,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    171,985 miles
    Test number
    977133826798
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail171,985 miles (+3,073)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,985 miles
    Test number
    594615239167
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass168,912 miles (+1,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,912 miles
    Test number
    207666577774
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass167,516 miles (+477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,516 miles
    Test number
    105937705465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner and outer edges worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner and outer edges worn.
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass167,039 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    167,039 miles
    Test number
    482963759377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass165,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    165,204 miles
    Test number
    445773116710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail165,204 miles (+6,177)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,204 miles
    Test number
    302478982773
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass159,027 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    159,027 miles
    Test number
    926726471770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail158,862 miles (+10,170)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,862 miles
    Test number
    952964452813
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass148,692 miles (+12,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    148,692 miles
    Test number
    866113705049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass136,175 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,175 miles
    Test number
    665159683283
    • NoteWhite sluge in oil (dip stick)

  21. Fail136,175 miles (+10,668)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,175 miles
    Test number
    465589183265
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteWhite sluge in oil (dip stick)

  22. Pass125,507 miles (+10,681)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,507 miles
    Test number
    327849362251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteYellow oil lamp intermutant

  23. Pass114,826 miles (+10,491)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,826 miles
    Test number
    295627671212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,335 miles (+12,372)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,335 miles
    Test number
    861963190265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,963 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,963 miles
    Test number
    761412899281
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  26. Fail91,946 miles (+16,862)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,946 miles
    Test number
    410452399236
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  27. Pass75,084 miles (+18,600)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,084 miles
    Test number
    903850498233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    842072607358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 SZW

Does LB03 SZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 SZW is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 SZW?
The MOT on LB03 SZW is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 SZW done?
LB03 SZW was recorded at 179,943 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,729 miles a year.
Has LB03 SZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 SZW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 SZW 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 SZW find?
LB03 SZW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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