BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LB03 TWZMOT history
LB03 TWZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,226 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 58,226 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 TWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 TWZ was last recorded at 58,226 miles on 11 May 2026, 7,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 50,636 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,590 miles
- Average per year
- 2,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,226 miles
- 2025 – 50,636 miles
- 2024 – 42,953 miles
- 2023 – 42,787 miles
- 2022 – 42,032 miles
- 2020 – 40,043 miles
- 2019 – 39,186 miles
- 2018 – 38,380 miles
- 2017 – 37,594 miles
- 2016 – 37,002 miles
- 2015 – 35,952 miles
- 2014 – 34,458 miles
- 2013 – 32,553 miles
- 2012 – 30,596 miles
- 2010 – 16,116 miles
- 2009 – 9,880 miles
- 2008 – 7,976 miles
- 2007 – 6,738 miles
- 2006 – 5,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,226 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,226 miles (+7,590)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 58,226 miles
- Test number
- 432982742432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,636 miles (+7,683)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 50,636 miles
- Test number
- 526212768911
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass42,953 miles1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 42,953 miles
- Test number
- 985330751153
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all-round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail42,953 miles (+166)1 dangerous1 major1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,953 miles
- Test number
- 138305444095
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all-round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,787 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 42,787 miles
- Test number
- 301304097982
- AdvisoryAuxiliary drivebelt cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail42,787 miles (+755)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,787 miles
- Test number
- 594662963983
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAuxiliary drivebelt cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,032 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 42,032 miles
- Test number
- 765192532406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail42,030 miles (+1,987)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,030 miles
- Test number
- 342005381181
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,043 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 40,043 miles
- Test number
- 844322595507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail40,041 miles (+855)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,041 miles
- Test number
- 156356980412
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass39,186 miles (+806)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 39,186 miles
- Test number
- 954183024822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,380 miles (+786)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 38,380 miles
- Test number
- 819194610911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,594 miles (+592)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 37,594 miles
- Test number
- 302572648913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,002 miles (+1,050)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 37,002 miles
- Test number
- 521059241719
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on inner walls
Fail35,952 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,952 miles
- Test number
- 219086865115
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass35,952 miles (+1,494)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 35,952 miles
- Test number
- 318976865195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,458 miles (+1,905)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 34,458 miles
- Test number
- 255670574159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,553 miles (+1,957)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 32,553 miles
- Test number
- 106223043111
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,596 miles (+873)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 30,596 miles
- Test number
- 625248332119
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside front brake back plate damaged
- NoteNearside wing mirror cover missing
Pass29,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 29,723 miles
- Test number
- 269649932082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,723 miles (+13,607)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,723 miles
- Test number
- 559949432015
- Repaired at testLower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass16,116 miles (+6,236)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 16,116 miles
- Test number
- 631216520381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,880 miles (+1,904)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 9,880 miles
- Test number
- 261408739349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,976 miles (+1,238)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 7,976 miles
- Test number
- 922277138353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,738 miles (+747)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 6,738 miles
- Test number
- 211449637348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 5,991 miles
- Test number
- 303130526366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 TWZ
- Does LB03 TWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 TWZ is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 TWZ?
- The MOT on LB03 TWZ is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 TWZ done?
- LB03 TWZ was recorded at 58,226 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
- Has LB03 TWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 TWZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB03 TWZ 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 TWZ find?
- LB03 TWZ passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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