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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB03 ZTGMOT history

LB03 ZTG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2022
Mileage
114,408 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZTG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 ZTG was last recorded at 114,408 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 2,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,771 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,637 miles
Average per year
5,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,408 miles
  • 2021 – 111,771 miles
  • 2020 – 100,057 miles
  • 2019 – 99,846 miles
  • 2018 – 95,264 miles
  • 2017 – 87,726 miles
  • 2016 – 81,503 miles
  • 2015 – 75,799 miles
  • 2014 – 69,208 miles
  • 2013 – 62,659 miles
  • 2012 – 57,379 miles
  • 2011 – 51,958 miles
  • 2010 – 47,547 miles
  • 2009 – 41,245 miles
  • 2008 – 31,558 miles
  • 2006 – 18,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,408 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,408 miles (+2,637)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,408 miles
    Test number
    349159972524
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,771 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    752216258550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,761 miles (+11,704)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,761 miles
    Test number
    348445642996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,057 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    652425973889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,846 miles (+4,582)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,846 miles
    Test number
    523052695546
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,264 miles (+7,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    688846496171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass87,726 miles (+6,223)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,726 miles
    Test number
    457994417860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage to it
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin attention needed (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass81,503 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    712207044209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  9. Fail81,474 miles (+5,675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,474 miles
    Test number
    124011244555
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  10. Pass75,799 miles (+6,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    137098155487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass69,208 miles (+6,549)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,208 miles
    Test number
    858670454070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  12. Pass62,659 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    167244463098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,559 miles
    Test number
    865336253078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,559 miles (+5,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,559 miles
    Test number
    947636753051
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass57,379 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    195305962040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    777390861097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,958 miles (+4,411)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    566199451019
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass47,547 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,547 miles
    Test number
    254504930062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,431 miles (+6,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,431 miles
    Test number
    463058120076
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,245 miles (+9,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,245 miles
    Test number
    111323829484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,558 miles
    Test number
    553383928040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,558 miles (+13,069)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,558 miles
    Test number
    880383528081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  23. Pass18,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,489 miles
    Test number
    120426906251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZTG

Does LB03 ZTG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ZTG expired on 22 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZTG?
The MOT on LB03 ZTG expired on 22 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ZTG done?
LB03 ZTG was recorded at 114,408 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 5,934 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZTG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZTG 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 ZTG find?
LB03 ZTG failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords damaged; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front tyre fouling a part of the vehicle, and 6 more.

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