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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LL03 FZXMOT history

LL03 FZX is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

LL03 FZX 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 18 Jul 2023
Mileage
134,128 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 FZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 FZX was last recorded at 134,128 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 2,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,679 miles · 13 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,449 miles
Average per year
6,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,128 miles
  • 2021 – 131,679 miles
  • 2019 – 125,261 miles
  • 2018 – 115,841 miles
  • 2017 – 114,423 miles
  • 2016 – 108,553 miles
  • 2015 – 101,815 miles
  • 2014 – 96,685 miles
  • 2013 – 85,533 miles
  • 2012 – 74,571 miles
  • 2011 – 65,854 miles
  • 2010 – 55,990 miles
  • 2009 – 44,798 miles
  • 2007 – 33,957 miles
  • 2006 – 26,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,128 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside no.plate light very dim
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust joint corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres treads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,128 miles
    Test number
    105963737636
    • AdvisoryNearside no.plate light very dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,128 miles (+2,449)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,128 miles
    Test number
    697848075170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside no.plate light very dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,679 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,679 miles
    Test number
    195279137165
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,672 miles (+6,411)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,672 miles
    Test number
    115032543929
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,261 miles (+9,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,261 miles
    Test number
    590405888667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,841 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    443903875241
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust joint corroded

  7. Fail115,826 miles (+1,403)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    325537741892
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust joint corroded

  8. Pass114,423 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,423 miles
    Test number
    513472247119
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres treads wearing low
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under tray fitted

  9. Fail114,415 miles (+5,862)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    187268105033
    • FailureBrake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part nearside and offside front brake hoses both loose (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing cap (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working lens also missing (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres treads wearing low
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under tray fitted

  10. Pass108,553 miles (+667)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,553 miles
    Test number
    561030184387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres treads worn low
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded

  11. Fail107,886 miles (+6,071)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    482199248432
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres treads worn low
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded

  12. Pass101,815 miles (+5,130)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,815 miles
    Test number
    426383185062
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass96,685 miles (+11,152)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    987223624151
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass85,533 miles (+10,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,533 miles
    Test number
    839116303101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,571 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,571 miles
    Test number
    446765022116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,553 miles (+8,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,553 miles
    Test number
    608444522159
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass65,854 miles (+9,864)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,854 miles
    Test number
    348055221167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,990 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    972373700152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,977 miles (+11,179)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    913531290034
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,798 miles (+10,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    773968949080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,957 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,957 miles
    Test number
    894143517318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,441 miles
    Test number
    513602096257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 FZX

Does LL03 FZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 FZX expired on 18 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 FZX?
The MOT on LL03 FZX expired on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 FZX done?
LL03 FZX was recorded at 134,128 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 6,838 miles a year.
Has LL03 FZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 FZX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LL03 FZX 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 FZX find?
LL03 FZX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside no.plate light very dim; oil leak, but not excessive.

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