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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LM03 ZGVMOT history

LM03 ZGV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LM03 ZGV silver 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 20 May 2027
Mileage
88,421 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 ZGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 ZGV was last recorded at 88,421 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,129 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,421 miles
  • 2025 – 87,129 miles
  • 2024 – 86,734 miles
  • 2023 – 84,545 miles
  • 2022 – 77,647 miles
  • 2021 – 76,427 miles
  • 2019 – 75,343 miles
  • 2018 – 73,667 miles
  • 2017 – 72,050 miles
  • 2015 – 70,138 miles
  • 2014 – 66,238 miles
  • 2013 – 64,651 miles
  • 2012 – 62,358 miles
  • 2011 – 58,553 miles
  • 2010 – 53,151 miles
  • 2009 – 48,040 miles
  • 2008 – 42,004 miles
  • 2007 – 34,057 miles
  • 2006 – 25,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,421 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,421 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    142004715941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,129 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,129 miles
    Test number
    836426205169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,734 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,734 miles
    Test number
    525210491715
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail86,720 miles (+2,175)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    796472625628
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,545 miles (+6,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,545 miles
    Test number
    608081400120
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,647 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    527449990658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  7. Fail77,647 miles (+1,220)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    455641317040
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

  8. Pass76,427 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    256240899340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail76,402 miles (+1,059)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    533120622583
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perishing on outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass75,343 miles (+1,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,343 miles
    Test number
    950889574137
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp loose

  11. Pass73,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    706301947236
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp insecure (damage)

  12. Fail73,667 miles (+1,617)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    392849766790
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords michelin pilot sport 3 225 / 40 zr 18 92 y (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp insecure (damage)

  13. Pass72,050 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,050 miles
    Test number
    750790838421
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass70,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,138 miles
    Test number
    582963493191
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Fail70,138 miles (+3,900)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,138 miles
    Test number
    255688382944
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  16. Pass66,238 miles (+1,587)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,238 miles
    Test number
    309387264118
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear shock corroding away

  17. Pass64,651 miles (+2,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    218733383428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  18. Pass62,358 miles (+3,805)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    497745172189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass58,553 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,553 miles
    Test number
    899203671184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,151 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,151 miles
    Test number
    230446460487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,040 miles (+6,036)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    510646179131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,004 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    310493598167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,057 miles (+8,228)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,057 miles
    Test number
    584850987134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,829 miles
    Test number
    764773666181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 ZGV

Does LM03 ZGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 ZGV is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 ZGV?
The MOT on LM03 ZGV is valid until 20 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 ZGV done?
LM03 ZGV was recorded at 88,421 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has LM03 ZGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 ZGV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 ZGV 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 ZGV find?
LM03 ZGV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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