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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 XUXMOT history

LD03 XUX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LD03 XUX blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,322 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 XUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 XUX was last recorded at 99,322 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,305 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,322 miles
  • 2024 – 96,185 miles
  • 2023 – 92,058 miles
  • 2022 – 87,489 miles
  • 2021 – 82,560 miles
  • 2020 – 78,804 miles
  • 2019 – 73,786 miles
  • 2018 – 67,799 miles
  • 2017 – 62,626 miles
  • 2016 – 57,798 miles
  • 2015 – 52,409 miles
  • 2013 – 44,644 miles
  • 2012 – 40,619 miles
  • 2011 – 36,744 miles
  • 2010 – 33,442 miles
  • 2009 – 29,910 miles
  • 2008 – 25,250 miles
  • 2007 – 18,889 miles
  • 2006 – 15,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,322 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,322 miles (+17)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,322 miles
    Test number
    697561831071
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail99,305 miles (+3,120)3 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,305 miles
    Test number
    476213697717
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,185 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    373073056622
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail96,185 miles (+4,127)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    428803744628
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass92,058 miles (+4,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    266641717365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass87,489 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,489 miles
    Test number
    179994613689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,560 miles (+3,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    598664722209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,804 miles (+5,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    957021523107
    • 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))

  9. Pass73,786 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,786 miles
    Test number
    301837484884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,799 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,799 miles
    Test number
    973077228971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail67,799 miles (+5,173)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,799 miles
    Test number
    274612884839
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand break (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs surface rust (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass62,626 miles (+4,828)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,626 miles
    Test number
    920561043374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass57,798 miles (+5,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,798 miles
    Test number
    171973203816
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass52,409 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    299041325490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,644 miles (+4,025)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,644 miles
    Test number
    318532793285
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear barke discs

  16. Pass40,619 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,619 miles
    Test number
    328404492282
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear low

  17. Fail40,619 miles (+3,875)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,619 miles
    Test number
    989584392203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear low

  18. Fail36,744 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,744 miles
    Test number
    516097791296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass36,744 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,744 miles
    Test number
    887997691240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    224101800309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail33,442 miles (+3,532)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    633691000305
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass29,910 miles (+4,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    792523509352
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge and on limit///osr tyre on limit

  23. Pass25,250 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,250 miles
    Test number
    854156408342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,889 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,889 miles
    Test number
    930401707120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,435 miles
    Test number
    742362926135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 XUX

Does LD03 XUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 XUX is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 XUX?
The MOT on LD03 XUX is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 XUX done?
LD03 XUX was recorded at 99,322 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has LD03 XUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 XUX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 XUX 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 XUX find?
LD03 XUX passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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