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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LC03 WBZMOT history

LC03 WBZ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LC03 WBZ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,216 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 WBZ
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
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 WBZ was last recorded at 140,216 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,909 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,307 miles
Average per year
4,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,216 miles
  • 2025 – 133,909 miles
  • 2024 – 130,602 miles
  • 2023 – 128,895 miles
  • 2022 – 126,891 miles
  • 2021 – 124,882 miles
  • 2020 – 123,762 miles
  • 2019 – 121,595 miles
  • 2018 – 119,545 miles
  • 2017 – 116,610 miles
  • 2016 – 112,359 miles
  • 2015 – 108,851 miles
  • 2014 – 104,593 miles
  • 2013 – 101,132 miles
  • 2012 – 90,472 miles
  • 2011 – 83,880 miles
  • 2010 – 76,977 miles
  • 2009 – 71,585 miles
  • 2008 – 62,147 miles
  • 2007 – 60,422 miles
  • 2006 – 42,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,216 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,216 miles (+6,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,216 miles
    Test number
    634481748577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass133,909 miles (+3,307)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,909 miles
    Test number
    657764232033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,602 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,602 miles
    Test number
    877121483078
    • AdvisoryBrake drum back plate very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,602 miles (+1,707)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,602 miles
    Test number
    860503231026
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake drum back plate very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,895 miles (+2,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,895 miles
    Test number
    498404141481
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass126,891 miles (+2,009)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,891 miles
    Test number
    580534614068
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules
    • AdvisoryExhaust Down Pipe Flange In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  7. Pass124,882 miles (+1,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,882 miles
    Test number
    497667466652
    • AdvisoryExhaust Down Pipe Flange In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,762 miles (+2,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    123,762 miles
    Test number
    401103592418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,595 miles (+2,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,595 miles
    Test number
    540170373279
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass119,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    177575373199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Perishing

  11. Fail119,541 miles (+2,931)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,541 miles
    Test number
    746241248921
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Perishing

  12. Pass116,610 miles (+4,251)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,610 miles
    Test number
    903635789668
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass112,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    636123534814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail112,359 miles (+3,508)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    978355747157
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective Safety Catch Siezed (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass108,851 miles (+4,258)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,851 miles
    Test number
    285750505418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass104,593 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    908284694006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Fail104,593 miles (+3,461)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    117904394051
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass101,132 miles (+10,660)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,132 miles
    Test number
    925401303133
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass90,472 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,472 miles
    Test number
    258090212126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,471 miles (+6,591)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    659341302155
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass83,880 miles (+6,903)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    329747981028
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front wiper rubber split

  22. Pass76,977 miles (+5,392)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    812870890014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass71,585 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,585 miles
    Test number
    194149289401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate has small crack on it
    • NoteSlight play in nearside top shock absorber rubber mount
    • NoteSlight play in offside top shock absorber rubber mount

  24. Fail71,585 miles (+9,438)3 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,585 miles
    Test number
    261399689089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate has small crack on it
    • NoteSlight play in nearside top shock absorber rubber mount
    • NoteSlight play in offside top shock absorber rubber mount

  25. Pass62,147 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,147 miles
    Test number
    890932408126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,422 miles (+17,942)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,422 miles
    Test number
    583735227345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,480 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,480 miles
    Test number
    870474236245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,474 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    664687826267
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LC03 WBZ

Does LC03 WBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 WBZ is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 WBZ?
The MOT on LC03 WBZ is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC03 WBZ done?
LC03 WBZ was recorded at 140,216 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
Has LC03 WBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 WBZ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LC03 WBZ 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 LC03 WBZ find?
LC03 WBZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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