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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LL03 FZVMOT history

LL03 FZV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

LL03 FZV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
115,394 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 FZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 FZV was last recorded at 115,394 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 3,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2009: 67,335 miles, lower than 690,420 miles on 15 Jul 2008.

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
111,536 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,858 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,394 miles
  • 2023 – 111,536 miles
  • 2022 – 107,704 miles
  • 2021 – 104,068 miles
  • 2020 – 100,650 miles
  • 2019 – 95,466 miles
  • 2018 – 92,853 miles
  • 2016 – 85,809 miles
  • 2015 – 82,486 miles
  • 2014 – 80,535 miles
  • 2013 – 79,042 miles
  • 2012 – 76,615 miles
  • 2011 – 73,898 miles
  • 2010 – 71,244 miles
  • 2009 – 67,456 miles
  • 2008 – 690,420 miles
  • 2007 – 50,383 miles
  • 2006 – 36,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,394 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

What MOT failures 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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,394 miles (+3,858)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,394 miles
    Test number
    786351926283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  2. Pass111,536 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,536 miles
    Test number
    525513172933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,704 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,704 miles
    Test number
    626064249979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,068 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,068 miles
    Test number
    808811922355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,058 miles (+3,408)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,058 miles
    Test number
    775784049706
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,650 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,650 miles
    Test number
    334002059033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    628765990963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,466 miles (+2,613)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    145912889296
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    177145223763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,853 miles (+7,044)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    131864058772
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass85,809 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    598778523255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,486 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    958787495161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,535 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,535 miles
    Test number
    106216804242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,042 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,042 miles
    Test number
    799338403295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,615 miles (+58)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,615 miles
    Test number
    318610002449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall but no ply or cord exposed at time of inspection
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail76,557 miles (+2,659)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,557 miles
    Test number
    766502092164
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall but no ply or cord exposed at time of inspection

  17. Pass73,898 miles (+2,654)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    409567191167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  18. Pass71,244 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    521985900256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,456 miles (+121)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    312391419283
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer surfaces

  20. Fail67,335 miles (-623,085)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,335 miles
    Test number
    833705409287
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer surfaces

  21. Pass690,420 miles (+640,037)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    690,420 miles
    Test number
    191757698113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,383 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,383 miles
    Test number
    604222907260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,140 miles (+13,468)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    500167097137
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass36,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,672 miles
    Test number
    214417276411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,672 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,672 miles
    Test number
    482547476126
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL03 FZV

Does LL03 FZV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 FZV expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 FZV?
The MOT on LL03 FZV expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 FZV done?
LL03 FZV was recorded at 115,394 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has LL03 FZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 FZV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 FZV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 FZV find?
LL03 FZV failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside headlamp light source and lamp not compatible, and 6 more.

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