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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.

LM03 ZFH 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass94,624 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass94,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,624 miles
    Test number
    547146141605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass92,379 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    525751692873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass74,511 miles (+5,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,511 miles
    Test number
    149149574161
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WORN
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass65,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    998700782125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass52,076 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,076 miles
    Test number
    211605149252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass39,398 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,398 miles
    Test number
    542655228274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    183913117259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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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