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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB03 ZSZMOT history

LB03 ZSZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,678 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZSZ was last recorded at 163,678 miles on 18 Jan 2026, 5,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,096 miles · 12 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,582 miles
Average per year
7,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,678 miles
  • 2025 – 158,096 miles
  • 2023 – 155,241 miles
  • 2022 – 143,781 miles
  • 2020 – 137,094 miles
  • 2019 – 126,689 miles
  • 2018 – 116,845 miles
  • 2017 – 105,483 miles
  • 2016 – 93,708 miles
  • 2015 – 81,329 miles
  • 2014 – 69,858 miles
  • 2013 – 60,914 miles
  • 2012 – 51,504 miles
  • 2011 – 50,628 miles
  • 2010 – 47,841 miles
  • 2009 – 41,964 miles
  • 2008 – 37,110 miles
  • 2007 – 29,737 miles
  • 2006 – 24,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,678 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,678 miles (+5,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,678 miles
    Test number
    482489646164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass158,096 miles (+2,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,096 miles
    Test number
    932467580709
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,241 miles (+5,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,241 miles
    Test number
    413671814377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front water in indicator
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,452 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,452 miles
    Test number
    513393040587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,449 miles (+5,668)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,449 miles
    Test number
    759336294286
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass143,781 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,781 miles
    Test number
    348220633944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,780 miles (+6,686)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,780 miles
    Test number
    657767996008
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass137,094 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,094 miles
    Test number
    878288991006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,022 miles (+10,333)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,022 miles
    Test number
    313266913286
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low N/s and O/s, level sensor broken off on o/s/f lower arm (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,689 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    137344335533
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded

  11. Fail126,677 miles (+9,832)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,677 miles
    Test number
    373461923859
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded

  12. Pass116,845 miles (+11,362)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    604808663382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded

  13. Pass105,483 miles (+11,775)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,483 miles
    Test number
    546555899651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shaft corroded (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shaft corroded (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass93,708 miles (+12,379)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,708 miles
    Test number
    389050201147
    • AdvisoryFront wheel rims dented
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reading low offside
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber shafts corroded
    • AdvisoryWater pump noise

  15. Pass81,329 miles (+97)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,329 miles
    Test number
    907888955030
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
    • NoteFront wheel rims dented
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear wheel rims dented

  16. Fail81,232 miles (+11,374)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    597965555000
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
    • NoteFront wheel rims dented
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear wheel rims dented

  17. Pass69,858 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,858 miles
    Test number
    436959664020
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim dented
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  18. Fail69,858 miles (+8,944)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,858 miles
    Test number
    177999164074
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim dented
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  19. Pass60,914 miles (+9,410)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,914 miles
    Test number
    796890163032
    • NoteFront pads and discs low
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2-3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

  20. Pass51,504 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    847051762042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,628 miles (+2,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,628 miles
    Test number
    387963401270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass47,841 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,841 miles
    Test number
    362858600293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,964 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    810400119284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,110 miles (+7,373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,110 miles
    Test number
    630110018264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,737 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    644531127294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,445 miles
    Test number
    983551126259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,445 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,445 miles
    Test number
    900481126254
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LB03 ZSZ

Does LB03 ZSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ZSZ is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZSZ?
The MOT on LB03 ZSZ is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ZSZ done?
LB03 ZSZ was recorded at 163,678 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2026, an average of 7,161 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZSZ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZSZ 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 ZSZ find?
LB03 ZSZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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