BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc
LB03 ZSTMOT history
LB03 ZST is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 223,215 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 223,215 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,769 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 ZST
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 ZST was last recorded at 223,215 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 223,205 miles · 12 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 7,769 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 223,215 miles
- 2024 – 221,208 miles
- 2023 – 219,038 miles
- 2022 – 218,600 miles
- 2020 – 216,560 miles
- 2019 – 205,077 miles
- 2018 – 204,574 miles
- 2016 – 198,487 miles
- 2015 – 191,429 miles
- 2014 – 188,520 miles
- 2012 – 180,107 miles
- 2011 – 174,828 miles
- 2010 – 165,229 miles
- 2009 – 155,156 miles
- 2008 – 128,599 miles
- 2007 – 101,984 miles
- 2006 – 72,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass223,215 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,215 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 223,215 miles
- Test number
- 319478252869
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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))
Fail223,205 miles (+1,997)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,205 miles
- Test number
- 167967367916
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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))
Pass221,208 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 221,208 miles
- Test number
- 957588983323
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail221,208 miles (+2,170)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,208 miles
- Test number
- 745658900574
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass219,038 miles (+438)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 219,038 miles
- Test number
- 897070079267
- 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))
Pass218,600 miles (+2,040)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 218,600 miles
- Test number
- 983200168137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ineer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components
Pass216,560 miles (+11,483)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 216,560 miles
- Test number
- 652188455521
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Pass205,077 miles (+503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 205,077 miles
- Test number
- 926510862401
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass204,574 miles (+6,087)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 204,574 miles
- Test number
- 274601195429
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass198,487 miles (+7,058)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 198,487 miles
- Test number
- 481425270946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,429 miles (+25)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 191,429 miles
- Test number
- 536968495041
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail191,404 miles (+2,884)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,404 miles
- Test number
- 209747395004
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass188,520 miles (+8,413)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 188,520 miles
- Test number
- 759586064039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,107 miles (+5,279)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 180,107 miles
- Test number
- 489681372235
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass174,828 miles (+9,599)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 174,828 miles
- Test number
- 816344341213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,229 miles (+10,073)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 165,229 miles
- Test number
- 574899540261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,156 miles (+26,557)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 155,156 miles
- Test number
- 532811839291
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass128,599 miles (+26,615)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 128,599 miles
- Test number
- 490310748228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass101,984 miles (+29,660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 101,984 miles
- Test number
- 774971127258
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass72,324 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 72,324 miles
- Test number
- 263329196496
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tryes wearing outer edges
Questions about LB03 ZST
- Does LB03 ZST currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ZST is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 ZST?
- The MOT on LB03 ZST is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 ZST done?
- LB03 ZST was recorded at 223,215 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 7,769 miles a year.
- Has LB03 ZST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 ZST has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB03 ZST 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 ZST find?
- LB03 ZST passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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