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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LE03 TZFMOT history

LE03 TZF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 230,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LE03 TZF 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
230,605 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 TZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 TZF was last recorded at 230,605 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2011: 70,039 miles, lower than 72,024 miles on 29 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
230,603 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,605 miles
  • 2025 – 225,250 miles
  • 2024 – 220,607 miles
  • 2023 – 214,222 miles
  • 2022 – 205,214 miles
  • 2021 – 194,148 miles
  • 2020 – 184,884 miles
  • 2018 – 170,343 miles
  • 2017 – 154,749 miles
  • 2016 – 138,231 miles
  • 2015 – 122,139 miles
  • 2014 – 108,533 miles
  • 2013 – 93,717 miles
  • 2012 – 82,166 miles
  • 2011 – 70,039 miles
  • 2010 – 63,021 miles
  • 2009 – 51,906 miles
  • 2008 – 40,793 miles
  • 2007 – 29,514 miles
  • 2006 – 16,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,605 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads are lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear + rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass230,605 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    230,605 miles
    Test number
    288786267888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads are low

  2. Fail230,603 miles (+5,353)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,603 miles
    Test number
    297874748798
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads are low

  3. Pass225,250 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    225,250 miles
    Test number
    316797337240
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear + rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail225,245 miles (+4,638)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,245 miles
    Test number
    917694659721
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear + rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass220,607 miles (+6,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    220,607 miles
    Test number
    901729256984
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass214,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    214,222 miles
    Test number
    641810694399
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail214,222 miles (+9,008)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,222 miles
    Test number
    788875470132
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass205,214 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    205,214 miles
    Test number
    391671611430
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail205,214 miles (+11,066)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,214 miles
    Test number
    391137952019
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass194,148 miles (+9,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    194,148 miles
    Test number
    281571999562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass184,884 miles (+14,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    184,884 miles
    Test number
    762360390961
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass170,343 miles (+15,594)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,343 miles
    Test number
    259085095692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,749 miles (+16,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,749 miles
    Test number
    275286154114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,231 miles (+16,092)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,231 miles
    Test number
    839191465635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,139 miles (+13,606)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,139 miles
    Test number
    936519105227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront pads are wearing low

  16. Pass108,533 miles (+14,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,533 miles
    Test number
    596214024287
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass93,717 miles (+11,551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,717 miles
    Test number
    857004523242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,166 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,166 miles
    Test number
    968630832243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,939 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    158417382089
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass80,939 miles (+10,900)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    509587682008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,039 miles (-1,985)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    107759081073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,024 miles (+9,003)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    497578681029
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    671690290004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,021 miles (+11,115)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    413010990049
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f lower ball joint

  25. Pass51,906 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    404257659091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,894 miles (+11,101)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,894 miles
    Test number
    391836459031
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass40,793 miles (+11,279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    592354878009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,514 miles (+12,626)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,514 miles
    Test number
    292091467004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,888 miles
    Test number
    851917866034
    • NoteEngine oil needs topping up.

Questions about LE03 TZF

Does LE03 TZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 TZF is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 TZF?
The MOT on LE03 TZF is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 TZF done?
LE03 TZF was recorded at 230,605 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 10,441 miles a year.
Has LE03 TZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 TZF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 TZF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 TZF find?
LE03 TZF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pads are low.

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