BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LB03 ZTRMOT history
LB03 ZTR is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,078 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 135,078 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 ZTR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 ZTR was last recorded at 135,078 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Nov 2007: 75,563 miles, lower than 104,683 miles on 23 Aug 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,676 miles · 3 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 402 miles
- Average per year
- 2,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,078 miles
- 2024 – 134,676 miles
- 2023 – 134,531 miles
- 2021 – 133,075 miles
- 2020 – 129,846 miles
- 2019 – 124,771 miles
- 2018 – 121,328 miles
- 2017 – 117,184 miles
- 2016 – 113,088 miles
- 2015 – 108,363 miles
- 2014 – 104,379 miles
- 2013 – 100,221 miles
- 2012 – 97,700 miles
- 2011 – 92,899 miles
- 2010 – 86,145 miles
- 2009 – 81,732 miles
- 2008 – 77,063 miles
- 2007 – 75,563 miles
- 2006 – 80,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,078 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,078 miles (+402)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 135,078 miles
- Test number
- 922708863928
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,676 miles (+145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 134,676 miles
- Test number
- 112626474265
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,531 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 134,531 miles
- Test number
- 487120321729
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,531 miles (+1,456)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,531 miles
- Test number
- 470325275979
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,075 miles (+3,229)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 133,075 miles
- Test number
- 666706139097
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak and diff. leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,846 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 129,846 miles
- Test number
- 607658173025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,774 miles (+5,003)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,774 miles
- Test number
- 771170910326
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,771 miles (+104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 124,771 miles
- Test number
- 772016548770
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,667 miles (+3,339)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,667 miles
- Test number
- 539616214847
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,328 miles (+4,144)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 121,328 miles
- Test number
- 905908296576
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,184 miles (+4,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 117,184 miles
- Test number
- 749820383363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass113,088 miles (+4,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 113,088 miles
- Test number
- 807930536698
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,363 miles (+3,984)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 108,363 miles
- Test number
- 934801127515
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass104,379 miles (+4,158)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 104,379 miles
- Test number
- 119294024363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,221 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 100,221 miles
- Test number
- 468510633459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,219 miles (+2,519)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,219 miles
- Test number
- 857019523334
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Pass97,700 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 97,700 miles
- Test number
- 496041632353
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Pass92,899 miles (+6,754)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 92,899 miles
- Test number
- 966068821349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,145 miles (+4,413)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 86,145 miles
- Test number
- 511055310317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,732 miles (+4,669)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 81,732 miles
- Test number
- 200003729315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass77,063 miles (+1,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 77,063 miles
- Test number
- 201341118324
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass75,563 miles (-29,120)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 75,563 miles
- Test number
- 353650627357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,683 miles (+24,177)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 104,683 miles
- Test number
- 662485237274
- NoteBoth front tyres are low on tread depth inner and outer edges poss due to under inflation
- NoteSlight blow from exhaust manifold
Pass80,506 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 80,506 miles
- Test number
- 604153196108
- 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)
Questions about LB03 ZTR
- Does LB03 ZTR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB03 ZTR expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 ZTR?
- The MOT on LB03 ZTR expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB03 ZTR done?
- LB03 ZTR was recorded at 135,078 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
- Has LB03 ZTR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 ZTR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB03 ZTR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB03 ZTR find?
- LB03 ZTR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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