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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LE03 SZJMOT history

LE03 SZJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

LE03 SZJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
157,564 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 SZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 SZJ was last recorded at 157,564 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 2,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,884 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,680 miles
Average per year
7,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,564 miles
  • 2022 – 154,884 miles
  • 2021 – 152,938 miles
  • 2020 – 149,473 miles
  • 2019 – 142,856 miles
  • 2018 – 134,943 miles
  • 2017 – 127,322 miles
  • 2016 – 120,151 miles
  • 2015 – 111,824 miles
  • 2014 – 104,359 miles
  • 2013 – 97,117 miles
  • 2012 – 86,762 miles
  • 2011 – 78,242 miles
  • 2010 – 68,283 miles
  • 2009 – 55,372 miles
  • 2008 – 36,282 miles
  • 2007 – 24,529 miles
  • 2006 – 19,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,564 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • Advisory• Coil spring corroded Rear (both) [5.3.1 (b) (i)]

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,564 miles (+2,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    157,564 miles
    Test number
    641987809707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Advisory• Coil spring corroded Rear (both) [5.3.1 (b) (i)]

  2. Pass154,884 miles (+1,946)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,884 miles
    Test number
    540405472555
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  3. Pass152,938 miles (+3,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,938 miles
    Test number
    219978130451
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  4. Pass149,473 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,473 miles
    Test number
    601950028643
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail149,473 miles (+6,617)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,473 miles
    Test number
    520498460813
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass142,856 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,856 miles
    Test number
    441701175215
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail142,856 miles (+7,913)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,856 miles
    Test number
    230712615412
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass134,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,943 miles
    Test number
    878871856088
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses wearing,rear exhaust box corroding+leaks,brake pads getting low,brake pipes+ferrules corroding
    • AdvisoryFront+rear brakes slight uneven,handbrake getting low on effort

  9. Fail134,942 miles (+7,620)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    795471185551
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses wearing,rear exhaust box corroding+leaks,brake pads getting low,brake pipes+ferrules corroding
    • AdvisoryFront+rear brakes slight uneven,handbrake getting low on effort

  10. Pass127,322 miles (+7,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,322 miles
    Test number
    315745119312
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel,brake hoses wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

  11. Pass120,151 miles (+8,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,151 miles
    Test number
    906380169044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass111,824 miles (+7,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    431094654224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight binding detected from near side front brake.

  13. Pass104,359 miles (+7,242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    687106724270
    • NoteO/s handbrake getting low on effort,nearside front link rod boot wearing+joint,nearside rear tyre wearing on middle+edges,f/tyres wearing on edges

  14. Pass97,117 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    357949313240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHand brake imbalnce.

  15. Fail97,117 miles (+10,355)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    696779713258
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHand brake imbalnce.

  16. Pass86,762 miles (+8,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    519354662177
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass78,242 miles (+9,959)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    655429851188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,283 miles (+12,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    942631560154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,372 miles (+19,090)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,372 miles
    Test number
    872894069171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,282 miles
    Test number
    432978478037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail36,282 miles (+11,753)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,282 miles
    Test number
    622518378019
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass24,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,529 miles
    Test number
    704752377095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,529 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,529 miles
    Test number
    733762377038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,474 miles
    Test number
    524541286007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 SZJ

Does LE03 SZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 SZJ expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 SZJ?
The MOT on LE03 SZJ expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 SZJ done?
LE03 SZJ was recorded at 157,564 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 7,912 miles a year.
Has LE03 SZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 SZJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LE03 SZJ 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 LE03 SZJ find?
LE03 SZJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges; • coil spring corroded rear (both) [5.3.1 (b) (i)].

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