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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LB03 ZTZMOT history

LB03 ZTZ is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
82,186 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZTZ was last recorded at 82,186 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,177 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,186 miles
  • 2024 – 80,811 miles
  • 2023 – 77,939 miles
  • 2022 – 74,392 miles
  • 2021 – 71,106 miles
  • 2020 – 70,448 miles
  • 2019 – 69,745 miles
  • 2018 – 67,044 miles
  • 2017 – 63,996 miles
  • 2015 – 56,717 miles
  • 2014 – 50,655 miles
  • 2013 – 44,390 miles
  • 2012 – 38,275 miles
  • 2011 – 33,843 miles
  • 2010 – 29,789 miles
  • 2009 – 23,112 miles
  • 2008 – 15,550 miles
  • 2007 – 13,317 miles
  • 2006 – 12,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,186 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,186 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    626227083523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,177 miles (+1,366)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,177 miles
    Test number
    689157757339
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,811 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,811 miles
    Test number
    291963269467
    • 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))

  4. Fail80,809 miles (+2,870)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    685174917958
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass77,939 miles (+3,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    475731338940
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,392 miles (+3,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,392 miles
    Test number
    439385767787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,106 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    599504223764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,448 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    416944535229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,745 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    573263258678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,044 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    135246833102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,996 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,996 miles
    Test number
    470006950670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,801 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,801 miles
    Test number
    754947067397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,717 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,717 miles
    Test number
    966701670790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,655 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    645136434303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,390 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,390 miles
    Test number
    367150743358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,275 miles
    Test number
    416235242472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,275 miles (+4,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,275 miles
    Test number
    279055542388
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass33,843 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,843 miles
    Test number
    815186631362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,789 miles (+6,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,789 miles
    Test number
    462427430488
    • 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)

  20. Fail23,112 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,112 miles
    Test number
    730728839348
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass23,112 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,112 miles
    Test number
    923118339300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,550 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,550 miles
    Test number
    404126648333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,293 miles (+1,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,293 miles
    Test number
    732502298174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass13,317 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,317 miles
    Test number
    741091197140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,637 miles
    Test number
    653784296156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,637 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,637 miles
    Test number
    922004896143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Questions about LB03 ZTZ

Does LB03 ZTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 ZTZ expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZTZ?
The MOT on LB03 ZTZ expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 ZTZ done?
LB03 ZTZ was recorded at 82,186 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZTZ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZTZ 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 ZTZ find?
LB03 ZTZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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