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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LE03 VCZMOT history

LE03 VCZ is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LE03 VCZ 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,957 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VCZ was last recorded at 127,957 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,526 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,957 miles
  • 2025 – 127,526 miles
  • 2024 – 120,007 miles
  • 2023 – 115,723 miles
  • 2022 – 114,234 miles
  • 2021 – 112,859 miles
  • 2020 – 110,370 miles
  • 2019 – 106,643 miles
  • 2017 – 105,083 miles
  • 2016 – 102,065 miles
  • 2015 – 97,304 miles
  • 2014 – 91,018 miles
  • 2013 – 86,328 miles
  • 2012 – 80,549 miles
  • 2011 – 76,776 miles
  • 2010 – 74,652 miles
  • 2009 – 67,248 miles
  • 2008 – 59,454 miles
  • 2007 – 52,072 miles
  • 2006 – 43,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,957 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,957 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,957 miles
    Test number
    866081307696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,526 miles (+7,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    312350789163
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,007 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,007 miles
    Test number
    392170737777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,723 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    336345974190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,234 miles (+1,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,234 miles
    Test number
    438207028693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,859 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,859 miles
    Test number
    912970064558
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail112,858 miles (+2,488)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,858 miles
    Test number
    299015975467
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass110,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    177145022810
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency just met 16%

  9. Fail110,370 miles (+3,727)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    373745882476
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency just met 16%

  10. Pass106,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    888198848686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,643 miles (+1,560)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    998936398556
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass105,083 miles (+3,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,083 miles
    Test number
    450905173019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass102,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,065 miles
    Test number
    998764786413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail102,065 miles (+4,761)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,065 miles
    Test number
    581436997211
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass97,304 miles (+6,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    365120592982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass91,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,018 miles
    Test number
    778444974246
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail91,018 miles (+4,690)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,018 miles
    Test number
    458512274262
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass86,328 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,328 miles
    Test number
    746026373279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail86,298 miles (+5,749)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,298 miles
    Test number
    258158963221
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass80,549 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,549 miles
    Test number
    197741372227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,776 miles (+2,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,776 miles
    Test number
    175591651237
    • NotePark brake effort low!!

  22. Pass74,652 miles (+7,404)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    232179650245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,248 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,248 miles
    Test number
    974898859258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,276 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    202106169087
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  25. Pass65,276 miles (+5,822)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    830006769094
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  26. Pass59,454 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,454 miles
    Test number
    140612078429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,072 miles (+8,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    154215967459
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  28. Pass43,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,638 miles
    Test number
    413225176090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail43,638 miles1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,638 miles
    Test number
    474095076002
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight wear front tyres 225/40/19
    • NoteSlight wear rear tyres 255/35/19
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear front and rear discs

Questions about LE03 VCZ

Does LE03 VCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VCZ is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VCZ?
The MOT on LE03 VCZ is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 VCZ done?
LE03 VCZ was recorded at 127,957 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has LE03 VCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VCZ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LE03 VCZ 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 VCZ find?
LE03 VCZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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