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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB03 TZKMOT history

LB03 TZK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
90,675 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 TZK was last recorded at 90,675 miles on 21 Sept 2024, 7,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2010: 5,132 miles, lower than 48,476 miles on 5 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,216 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,459 miles
Average per year
3,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,675 miles
  • 2023 – 83,216 miles
  • 2022 – 81,282 miles
  • 2021 – 79,135 miles
  • 2020 – 77,260 miles
  • 2019 – 73,827 miles
  • 2018 – 71,935 miles
  • 2017 – 69,995 miles
  • 2016 – 68,196 miles
  • 2015 – 66,420 miles
  • 2014 – 65,069 miles
  • 2013 – 63,100 miles
  • 2012 – 55,649 miles
  • 2010 – 5,132 miles
  • 2009 – 48,476 miles
  • 2008 – 44,192 miles
  • 2007 – 41,086 miles
  • 2006 – 23,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,675 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • N/s/f tyre perrishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,675 miles (+7,459)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,675 miles
    Test number
    900964879383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,216 miles (+1,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    365862530626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
  3. Pass81,282 miles (+2,147)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    879125062930
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
  4. Pass79,135 miles (+1,875)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,135 miles
    Test number
    651720214723
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass77,260 miles (+3,433)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    158401053205
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass73,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    947943286765
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail73,827 miles (+1,892)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    674673894282
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass71,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,935 miles
    Test number
    242465437120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail71,934 miles (+1,939)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    216019980187
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass69,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,995 miles
    Test number
    406011099134
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perrishing
  11. Fail69,995 miles (+1,799)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,995 miles
    Test number
    243052448338
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perrishing
  12. Pass68,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,196 miles
    Test number
    332204036326
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded
  13. Fail68,196 miles (+1,776)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,196 miles
    Test number
    663642608773
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded
  14. Pass66,420 miles (+1,351)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    427074755131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
  15. Pass65,069 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    858184554134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,100 miles
    Test number
    217052253168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,100 miles (+7,451)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,100 miles
    Test number
    536932953102
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass55,649 miles (+50,517)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    496848842036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,132 miles (-43,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    5,132 miles
    Test number
    602836430387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,476 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,476 miles
    Test number
    302168879413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,192 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,192 miles
    Test number
    450605268194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,086 miles (+17,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,086 miles
    Test number
    582635057151
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass23,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,622 miles
    Test number
    502734876141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 TZK

Does LB03 TZK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 TZK expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TZK?
The MOT on LB03 TZK expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 TZK done?
LB03 TZK was recorded at 90,675 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2024, an average of 3,675 miles a year.
Has LB03 TZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TZK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LB03 TZK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 TZK find?
LB03 TZK passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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