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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 CSZMOT history

LM03 CSZ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

LM03 CSZ silver 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 11 Jun 2025
Mileage
107,784 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 CSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 CSZ was last recorded at 107,784 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 2,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,492 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,292 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,784 miles
  • 2023 – 105,492 miles
  • 2022 – 102,951 miles
  • 2021 – 98,869 miles
  • 2020 – 96,849 miles
  • 2019 – 94,845 miles
  • 2018 – 91,950 miles
  • 2017 – 89,623 miles
  • 2016 – 86,802 miles
  • 2015 – 81,052 miles
  • 2014 – 77,036 miles
  • 2013 – 74,560 miles
  • 2012 – 73,364 miles
  • 2011 – 71,934 miles
  • 2010 – 69,687 miles
  • 2009 – 67,331 miles
  • 2008 – 63,008 miles
  • 2007 – 58,881 miles
  • 2006 – 49,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,784 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,784 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,784 miles
    Test number
    641090548140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,492 miles (+2,541)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,492 miles
    Test number
    352198314523
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,951 miles (+4,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    998712230643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass98,869 miles (+2,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,869 miles
    Test number
    613306613816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass96,849 miles (+2,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,849 miles
    Test number
    819626423854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass94,845 miles (+2,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    94,845 miles
    Test number
    832927465228
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  7. Pass91,950 miles (+2,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,950 miles
    Test number
    694711561211
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow on front section
    • AdvisorySlight perishing on front brake pipes
  8. Pass89,623 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    569577750883
    • AdvisoryFront no plate broken
  9. Pass86,802 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,802 miles
    Test number
    874221617684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,052 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    208791245479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,036 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,036 miles
    Test number
    508002244115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,560 miles (+1,196)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    878464843145
    • NoteFront brake pads 70% worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  13. Fail73,364 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,364 miles
    Test number
    426289952175
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCentre exhaust has stress fractures
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass73,364 miles (+1,430)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,364 miles
    Test number
    615029352100
    • NoteCentre exhaust has stress fractures
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass71,934 miles (+2,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    588668631146
    • NoteFront brake pads 60% worn
  16. Pass69,687 miles (+2,356)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,687 miles
    Test number
    740374540156
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  17. Pass67,331 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,331 miles
    Test number
    953766659110
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 60% worn
  18. Fail67,331 miles (+4,323)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,331 miles
    Test number
    371666959187
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 60% worn
  19. Pass63,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    734151558113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail63,008 miles (+4,127)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    843201458117
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass58,881 miles (+9,332)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,881 miles
    Test number
    380698457154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,549 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,549 miles
    Test number
    762822656129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,547 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    503631456106
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LM03 CSZ

Does LM03 CSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 CSZ expired on 11 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 CSZ?
The MOT on LM03 CSZ expired on 11 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 CSZ done?
LM03 CSZ was recorded at 107,784 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has LM03 CSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 CSZ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on LM03 CSZ 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 LM03 CSZ find?
LM03 CSZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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