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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM03 ZDWMOT history

LM03 ZDW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

LM03 ZDW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2023
Mileage
78,623 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZDW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZDW was last recorded at 78,623 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 3,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,986 miles · 28 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,637 miles
Average per year
3,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,623 miles
  • 2021 – 74,986 miles
  • 2020 – 72,325 miles
  • 2019 – 67,993 miles
  • 2018 – 64,643 miles
  • 2017 – 63,613 miles
  • 2016 – 62,565 miles
  • 2015 – 61,301 miles
  • 2014 – 60,169 miles
  • 2013 – 58,203 miles
  • 2012 – 55,010 miles
  • 2011 – 50,772 miles
  • 2010 – 44,288 miles
  • 2009 – 34,926 miles
  • 2007 – 29,938 miles
  • 2006 – 24,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,623 miles (+3,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,623 miles
    Test number
    692912884528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass74,986 miles (+2,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    863667544245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads uneven wear
  3. Pass72,325 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,325 miles
    Test number
    787762180389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,993 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    806732720221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,643 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,643 miles
    Test number
    625524965202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,613 miles
    Test number
    260322103186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,613 miles (+1,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,613 miles
    Test number
    825135131960
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  8. Pass62,565 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,565 miles
    Test number
    383196813033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,301 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    655419295147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,169 miles
    Test number
    336204004451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,169 miles (+1,966)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,169 miles
    Test number
    456624304239
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass58,203 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,203 miles
    Test number
    199390413199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    937903562000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,010 miles (+4,238)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,010 miles
    Test number
    518022462015
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass50,772 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    526687081160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,769 miles (+6,481)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    809756781106
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass44,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    374890390175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,288 miles (+9,362)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    314150690119
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass34,926 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,926 miles
    Test number
    650401849016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,938 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,938 miles
    Test number
    984914987186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,257 miles
    Test number
    214597486419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZDW

Does LM03 ZDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 ZDW expired on 6 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZDW?
The MOT on LM03 ZDW expired on 6 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 ZDW done?
LM03 ZDW was recorded at 78,623 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 3,381 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZDW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZDW 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 ZDW find?
LM03 ZDW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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