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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR03 EPEMOT history

LR03 EPE is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LR03 EPE black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,640 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 EPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 EPE was last recorded at 105,640 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2018: 99,014 miles, lower than 954,428 miles on 4 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,120 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
520 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,640 miles
  • 2025 – 105,120 miles
  • 2024 – 104,895 miles
  • 2023 – 104,458 miles
  • 2022 – 103,822 miles
  • 2021 – 103,072 miles
  • 2020 – 102,655 miles
  • 2019 – 101,170 miles
  • 2018 – 99,014 miles
  • 2017 – 954,428 miles
  • 2016 – 90,967 miles
  • 2015 – 86,589 miles
  • 2014 – 76,746 miles
  • 2013 – 67,848 miles
  • 2012 – 59,900 miles
  • 2011 – 54,495 miles
  • 2010 – 51,984 miles
  • 2009 – 49,346 miles
  • 2008 – 44,742 miles
  • 2007 – 35,448 miles
  • 2006 – 25,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,640 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.

  • Both front brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,640 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,640 miles
    Test number
    899777535866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,120 miles
    Test number
    237192830759
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail105,120 miles (+225)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,120 miles
    Test number
    661965187203
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
  4. Pass104,895 miles (+437)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    625678937793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass104,458 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,458 miles
    Test number
    722764341899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,822 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,822 miles
    Test number
    936548347638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,072 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,072 miles
    Test number
    336551688335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,655 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,655 miles
    Test number
    804914063636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,170 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,170 miles
    Test number
    836726955818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,014 miles (-855,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    491034976265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass954,428 miles (+863,461)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    954,428 miles
    Test number
    716106798805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,967 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    524704603421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,589 miles (+9,843)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,589 miles
    Test number
    258417695012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,746 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    108473294015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,848 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    209556503162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
  16. Fail67,848 miles (+7,948)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    578256603143
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
  17. Pass59,900 miles (+5,405)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    818467602127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front tyre
  18. Pass54,495 miles (+2,511)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    245590921113
    • NoteRear disc's corroded
  19. Pass51,984 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,984 miles
    Test number
    951110770009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,346 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,346 miles
    Test number
    534025369065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,742 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    883330568033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,448 miles (+9,903)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,448 miles
    Test number
    864321067098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,545 miles
    Test number
    752042066059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,545 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,545 miles
    Test number
    811232466049
    • Repaired at testNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR03 EPE

Does LR03 EPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 EPE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 EPE?
The MOT on LR03 EPE is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 EPE done?
LR03 EPE was recorded at 105,640 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has LR03 EPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 EPE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR03 EPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 EPE find?
LR03 EPE passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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