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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 CZLMOT history

LD03 CZL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LD03 CZL silver 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,020 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 CZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 CZL was last recorded at 140,020 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,781 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
5,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,020 miles
  • 2024 – 139,781 miles
  • 2023 – 139,017 miles
  • 2021 – 137,398 miles
  • 2020 – 136,097 miles
  • 2018 – 136,002 miles
  • 2016 – 116,324 miles
  • 2015 – 96,451 miles
  • 2014 – 83,607 miles
  • 2013 – 82,363 miles
  • 2012 – 77,102 miles
  • 2011 – 71,826 miles
  • 2010 – 67,683 miles
  • 2009 – 57,563 miles
  • 2008 – 48,286 miles
  • 2007 – 35,942 miles
  • 2006 – 35,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustmentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,020 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,020 miles
    Test number
    310171958032
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustments
  2. Fail140,020 miles (+239)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,020 miles
    Test number
    857035812133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustments
  3. Pass139,781 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,781 miles
    Test number
    812034317355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,017 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,017 miles
    Test number
    971883008712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,398 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,398 miles
    Test number
    582056900096
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustments
  6. Fail137,398 miles (+1,301)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,398 miles
    Test number
    401624201738
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustments
  7. Pass136,097 miles (+95)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,097 miles
    Test number
    298273864708
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass136,002 miles (+19,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,002 miles
    Test number
    810911658652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass116,324 miles (+19,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,324 miles
    Test number
    465084952922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,451 miles (+12,844)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,451 miles
    Test number
    161250964305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,607 miles (+1,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,607 miles
    Test number
    468460534341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass82,363 miles (+5,261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    897274153305
    • NoteBoth front rearmost bushes poor condition
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges
  13. Pass77,102 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,102 miles
    Test number
    666793652305
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NotePlastic outer cover sills fitted
  14. Fail77,101 miles (+5,275)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    838353152307
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NotePlastic outer cover sills fitted
  15. Pass71,826 miles (+4,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,826 miles
    Test number
    318113341313
    • 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)
  16. Pass67,683 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,683 miles
    Test number
    512195850356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,418 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,418 miles
    Test number
    340209200136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,014 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    342425330091
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  19. Pass65,014 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    443095230079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,563 miles (+9,277)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    254804039043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,286 miles (+12,344)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,286 miles
    Test number
    184776438077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,942 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,942 miles
    Test number
    161989257053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,928 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    420482696207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,297 miles
    Test number
    724197166056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 CZL

Does LD03 CZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 CZL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 CZL?
The MOT on LD03 CZL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 CZL done?
LD03 CZL was recorded at 140,020 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,521 miles a year.
Has LD03 CZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 CZL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 CZL 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 LD03 CZL find?
LD03 CZL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake requires adjustments.

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