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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 ZDVMOT history

LM03 ZDV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2023.

LM03 ZDV blue 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 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
83,076 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZDV was last recorded at 83,076 miles on 8 Jul 2023, 1,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2007: 36,060 miles, lower than 38,592 miles on 26 Jul 2006.

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
81,738 miles · 10 Jan 2018
Between the last two tests
1,338 miles
Average per year
2,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,076 miles
  • 2018 – 81,738 miles
  • 2017 – 80,399 miles
  • 2015 – 77,009 miles
  • 2014 – 71,377 miles
  • 2013 – 66,188 miles
  • 2012 – 60,749 miles
  • 2011 – 54,974 miles
  • 2010 – 50,302 miles
  • 2009 – 46,334 miles
  • 2008 – 41,042 miles
  • 2007 – 36,060 miles
  • 2006 – 38,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,076 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,076 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    262781714121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    703226600114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  3. Fail81,738 miles (+1,339)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    566214092100
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass80,399 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,399 miles
    Test number
    788171722713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,009 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    724499376995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    218426854356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,377 miles (+5,189)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    918716254348
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass66,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    287352553336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,188 miles (+5,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    875272453364
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass60,749 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    466270252451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,974 miles (+4,672)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    475871241481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteHand brake leaver stiff.

  12. Pass50,302 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,302 miles
    Test number
    982314820342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass46,334 miles (+5,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,334 miles
    Test number
    503901349363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass41,042 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,042 miles
    Test number
    453820738305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,060 miles (-2,532)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,060 miles
    Test number
    294104187253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,592 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,592 miles
    Test number
    384127406485
    • NoteNail in nsr tyre,tyre on 3mm
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about LM03 ZDV

Does LM03 ZDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZDV expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZDV?
The MOT on LM03 ZDV expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZDV done?
LM03 ZDV was recorded at 83,076 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2023, an average of 2,624 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZDV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM03 ZDV find?
LM03 ZDV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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