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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB03 ZTFMOT history

LB03 ZTF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
151,535 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZTF was last recorded at 151,535 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,604 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,931 miles
Average per year
5,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,535 miles
  • 2025 – 148,604 miles
  • 2023 – 145,359 miles
  • 2021 – 143,514 miles
  • 2019 – 140,875 miles
  • 2018 – 139,588 miles
  • 2017 – 133,001 miles
  • 2016 – 128,731 miles
  • 2015 – 121,626 miles
  • 2014 – 114,237 miles
  • 2013 – 105,401 miles
  • 2012 – 94,136 miles
  • 2011 – 81,918 miles
  • 2010 – 77,702 miles
  • 2009 – 72,966 miles
  • 2008 – 67,452 miles
  • 2007 – 55,464 miles
  • 2006 – 40,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,535 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,535 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    151,535 miles
    Test number
    861826991202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,604 miles (+3,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,604 miles
    Test number
    838170350535
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,359 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,359 miles
    Test number
    925164831896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,514 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,514 miles
    Test number
    791540729057
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,875 miles (+1,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    307547918877
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (d) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,588 miles (+6,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,588 miles
    Test number
    598712714512
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  7. Pass133,001 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,001 miles
    Test number
    662876766701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,731 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,731 miles
    Test number
    689083116028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail128,720 miles (+7,094)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,720 miles
    Test number
    526158463330
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass121,626 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,626 miles
    Test number
    577589315262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,237 miles (+8,836)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,237 miles
    Test number
    405095394146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,401 miles (+11,265)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    126287313205
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  13. Pass94,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    317810812247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,136 miles (+12,218)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    905840212283
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass81,918 miles (+230)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    876934621244
    • NoteFront pads very low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has uneven wear
    • NoteRear pads very low

  16. Fail81,688 miles (+3,986)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    889610921266
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront pads very low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has uneven wear
    • NoteRear pads very low

  17. Pass77,702 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,702 miles
    Test number
    531992170209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,966 miles (+5,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,966 miles
    Test number
    341894679223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass67,452 miles (+11,988)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,452 miles
    Test number
    353977578460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,464 miles (+15,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,464 miles
    Test number
    192218177226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass40,108 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,108 miles
    Test number
    482549116284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    554907976172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZTF

Does LB03 ZTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ZTF is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZTF?
The MOT on LB03 ZTF is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ZTF done?
LB03 ZTF was recorded at 151,535 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 5,775 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZTF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZTF 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 ZTF find?
LB03 ZTF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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