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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM03 ZFPMOT history

LM03 ZFP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LM03 ZFP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
197,109 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZFP was last recorded at 197,109 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
192,515 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,594 miles
Average per year
8,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,109 miles
  • 2025 – 192,515 miles
  • 2024 – 186,414 miles
  • 2023 – 179,366 miles
  • 2022 – 168,636 miles
  • 2021 – 153,536 miles
  • 2020 – 141,203 miles
  • 2019 – 119,231 miles
  • 2018 – 106,078 miles
  • 2017 – 100,042 miles
  • 2016 – 93,207 miles
  • 2015 – 86,247 miles
  • 2014 – 80,711 miles
  • 2013 – 72,006 miles
  • 2012 – 60,799 miles
  • 2011 – 51,810 miles
  • 2010 – 45,495 miles
  • 2009 – 40,916 miles
  • 2008 – 35,758 miles
  • 2007 – 26,592 miles
  • 2006 – 19,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,109 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and some components
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,109 miles (+4,594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    197,109 miles
    Test number
    846044020204
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass192,515 miles (+6,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    192,515 miles
    Test number
    821666288533
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass186,414 miles (+7,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,414 miles
    Test number
    867537900180
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,366 miles (+10,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    179,366 miles
    Test number
    711977723051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass168,636 miles (+15,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,636 miles
    Test number
    597383881439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,536 miles (+12,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,536 miles
    Test number
    224283749009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass141,203 miles (+21,972)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    141,203 miles
    Test number
    761028773795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass119,231 miles (+13,153)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,231 miles
    Test number
    105721339001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,078 miles (+6,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,078 miles
    Test number
    749721364809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,042 miles
    Test number
    538682705862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,042 miles (+6,835)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,042 miles
    Test number
    532523440635
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass93,207 miles (+6,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,207 miles
    Test number
    130690428098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass86,247 miles (+5,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,247 miles
    Test number
    337221585167
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass80,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,711 miles
    Test number
    285848594432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,711 miles (+8,705)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,711 miles
    Test number
    248748694420
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass72,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,006 miles
    Test number
    306610303200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,006 miles (+11,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,006 miles
    Test number
    408570803218
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  18. Pass60,799 miles (+8,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,799 miles
    Test number
    509484982122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass51,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    596016181193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,810 miles (+6,315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    395206981195
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass45,495 miles (+4,579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    243533480189
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass40,916 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    893754189127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,758 miles
    Test number
    693334888185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,758 miles (+9,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,758 miles
    Test number
    880334888154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  25. Pass26,592 miles (+7,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,592 miles
    Test number
    330690177130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass19,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,322 miles
    Test number
    823250476151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZFP

Does LM03 ZFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZFP is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZFP?
The MOT on LM03 ZFP is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 ZFP done?
LM03 ZFP was recorded at 197,109 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 8,944 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZFP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZFP 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 ZFP find?
LM03 ZFP passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded rears; general corrosion to underside and some components; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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