
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LM03 ZFHMOT history
LM03 ZFH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,624 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 94,624 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,447 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 ZFH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 ZFH was last recorded at 94,624 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 94,023 miles · 25 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 601 miles
- Average per year
- 4,447 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 94,624 miles
- 2020 – 94,023 miles
- 2019 – 92,379 miles
- 2018 – 91,100 miles
- 2017 – 89,438 miles
- 2016 – 86,117 miles
- 2015 – 79,477 miles
- 2014 – 74,511 miles
- 2013 – 69,450 miles
- 2012 – 65,392 miles
- 2010 – 57,600 miles
- 2009 – 52,076 miles
- 2008 – 39,398 miles
- 2007 – 30,828 miles
- 2006 – 26,786 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs lipped.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front propshaft rubber coupling oil soaked .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 94,624 miles
- Test number
- 547146141605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,624 miles (+601)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,624 miles
- Test number
- 607998337121
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass94,023 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 94,023 miles
- Test number
- 883653446236
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail94,023 miles (+1,644)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,023 miles
- Test number
- 591779426792
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,379 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 92,379 miles
- Test number
- 525751692873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,370 miles (+1,270)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,370 miles
- Test number
- 725610045569
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,100 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 91,100 miles
- Test number
- 435606020369
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail91,099 miles (+1,661)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,099 miles
- Test number
- 352660369958
- MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,438 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 89,438 miles
- Test number
- 308028763670
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail89,437 miles (+3,320)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,437 miles
- Test number
- 686521384874
- FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,117 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 86,117 miles
- Test number
- 361744906859
- AdvisoryFront propshaft rubber coupling oil soaked .
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail86,117 miles (+6,640)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,117 miles
- Test number
- 150230323915
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront propshaft rubber coupling oil soaked .
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,477 miles (+4,966)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 79,477 miles
- Test number
- 818787475179
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,511 miles (+5,061)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 74,511 miles
- Test number
- 149149574161
- NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WORN
Fail69,450 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,450 miles
- Test number
- 199048363160
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass69,450 miles (+4,058)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 69,450 miles
- Test number
- 865238363183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass65,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 65,392 miles
- Test number
- 998700782125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,392 miles (+7,792)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,392 miles
- Test number
- 269060582453
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass57,600 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 57,600 miles
- Test number
- 480021250215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGear box leeking oil
Fail57,594 miles (+5,518)10 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,594 miles
- Test number
- 214200050204
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGear box leeking oil
- NoteOffside nearside front washer jets need adjusting
Pass52,076 miles (+418)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 52,076 miles
- Test number
- 211605149252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,658 miles (+12,260)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,658 miles
- Test number
- 361920939495
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass39,398 miles (+8,570)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,398 miles
- Test number
- 542655228274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 30,828 miles
- Test number
- 183913117259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,828 miles (+4,042)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,828 miles
- Test number
- 944103717286
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass26,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 26,786 miles
- Test number
- 394564916276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 ZFH
- Does LM03 ZFH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM03 ZFH expired on 24 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 ZFH?
- The MOT on LM03 ZFH expired on 24 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM03 ZFH done?
- LM03 ZFH was recorded at 94,624 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
- Has LM03 ZFH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 ZFH has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM03 ZFH 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 ZFH find?
- LM03 ZFH passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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