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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LL03 FZAMOT history

LL03 FZA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 176,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LL03 FZA black 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 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,035 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 FZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 FZA was last recorded at 176,035 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,022 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
7,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,035 miles
  • 2025 – 169,249 miles
  • 2024 – 161,813 miles
  • 2023 – 155,150 miles
  • 2022 – 147,666 miles
  • 2021 – 141,776 miles
  • 2020 – 135,078 miles
  • 2019 – 128,272 miles
  • 2018 – 120,883 miles
  • 2017 – 111,418 miles
  • 2016 – 104,772 miles
  • 2015 – 93,725 miles
  • 2014 – 83,285 miles
  • 2013 – 82,639 miles
  • 2012 – 75,141 miles
  • 2011 – 66,880 miles
  • 2010 – 59,313 miles
  • 2009 – 49,756 miles
  • 2008 – 41,082 miles
  • 2007 – 28,527 miles
  • 2006 – 19,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,035 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak coming from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,035 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,035 miles
    Test number
    886879460895
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak coming from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,022 miles (+6,773)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,022 miles
    Test number
    824721374840
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak coming from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,249 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,249 miles
    Test number
    217288975236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,813 miles (+6,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,813 miles
    Test number
    502669419602
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,150 miles (+7,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,150 miles
    Test number
    847665878038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass147,666 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,666 miles
    Test number
    321738716624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,776 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,776 miles
    Test number
    989834578634
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side recommended changing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail141,776 miles (+6,698)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,776 miles
    Test number
    507760400124
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side recommended changing (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass135,078 miles (+83)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,078 miles
    Test number
    801740676519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail134,995 miles (+6,723)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,995 miles
    Test number
    889591041588
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co reading high (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass128,272 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    948655668036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail128,272 miles (+7,389)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    539827169288
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass120,883 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    403505107449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,418 miles (+6,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,418 miles
    Test number
    151382394446
    • AdvisoryFront flexy brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront flexy brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to limit

  15. Pass104,772 miles (+11,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,772 miles
    Test number
    859283716427
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexy brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on legal limit

  16. Pass93,725 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,725 miles
    Test number
    627787585067
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail93,719 miles (+10,434)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    418756885004
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass83,285 miles (+646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,285 miles
    Test number
    175990104318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail82,639 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    517848713394
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass82,639 miles (+7,498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    788888013351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass75,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,141 miles
    Test number
    695311032314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail75,141 miles (+8,261)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,141 miles
    Test number
    225761132315
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass66,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,880 miles
    Test number
    256533191227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,880 miles (+7,567)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,880 miles
    Test number
    759902691215
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass59,313 miles (+9,557)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    724739410340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,756 miles (+8,674)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,756 miles
    Test number
    602797889271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,082 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    652817498228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,078 miles (+12,551)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    284456198249
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass28,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    912070897287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail28,526 miles (+9,392)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,526 miles
    Test number
    354640497255
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass19,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,134 miles
    Test number
    950261316357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 FZA

Does LL03 FZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 FZA is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 FZA?
The MOT on LL03 FZA is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 FZA done?
LL03 FZA was recorded at 176,035 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,884 miles a year.
Has LL03 FZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 FZA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 FZA 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 LL03 FZA find?
LL03 FZA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive oil leak coming from gearbox.

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