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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 WJZMOT history

LR03 WJZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

LR03 WJZ 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 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
146,524 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 WJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 WJZ was last recorded at 146,524 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 7,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,564 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,960 miles
Average per year
5,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,524 miles
  • 2025 – 138,564 miles
  • 2024 – 134,201 miles
  • 2023 – 131,881 miles
  • 2022 – 129,579 miles
  • 2021 – 118,911 miles
  • 2020 – 116,957 miles
  • 2019 – 116,751 miles
  • 2018 – 112,569 miles
  • 2017 – 107,263 miles
  • 2016 – 100,533 miles
  • 2015 – 93,305 miles
  • 2014 – 86,179 miles
  • 2013 – 80,787 miles
  • 2012 – 69,228 miles
  • 2011 – 62,088 miles
  • 2010 – 55,758 miles
  • 2008 – 46,245 miles
  • 2007 – 41,579 miles
  • 2006 – 30,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,524 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,524 miles (+7,960)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,524 miles
    Test number
    217236387672
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,564 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,564 miles
    Test number
    738842477284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail138,562 miles (+4,361)1 dangerous15 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,562 miles
    Test number
    434732512445
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking power steering pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,201 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,201 miles
    Test number
    489367669288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,881 miles (+2,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,881 miles
    Test number
    588183455896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower jacking damage to sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play has play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire has wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,579 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    549877688325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,398 miles (+10,487)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,398 miles
    Test number
    291039723112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,911 miles (+1,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,911 miles
    Test number
    997102536932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake just over 16% minimum on 17%

  9. Pass116,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,957 miles
    Test number
    161817765794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,957 miles (+206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,957 miles
    Test number
    753803950846
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail116,751 miles (+4,182)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,751 miles
    Test number
    862877660431
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,569 miles (+5,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,569 miles
    Test number
    893467321182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass107,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,263 miles
    Test number
    674311858199
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine.

  14. Fail107,263 miles (+6,730)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,263 miles
    Test number
    364543028247
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine.

  15. Pass100,533 miles (+7,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,533 miles
    Test number
    335691974913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass93,305 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    348493505193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail93,239 miles (+7,060)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,239 miles
    Test number
    717099095007
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,179 miles
    Test number
    127965304195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,179 miles (+5,392)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,179 miles
    Test number
    345927094021
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass80,787 miles (+11,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,787 miles
    Test number
    995336893078
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass69,228 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    427909862025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,088 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,088 miles
    Test number
    808144371013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear wiper blade damaging screen

  23. Fail62,088 miles (+6,330)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,088 miles
    Test number
    186614571058
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear wiper blade damaging screen

  24. Pass55,758 miles (+9,513)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,758 miles
    Test number
    294210570037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,245 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,245 miles
    Test number
    674325008214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,579 miles (+11,514)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    612129817270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,065 miles
    Test number
    673118606109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 WJZ

Does LR03 WJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 WJZ expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 WJZ?
The MOT on LR03 WJZ expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 WJZ done?
LR03 WJZ was recorded at 146,524 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 5,717 miles a year.
Has LR03 WJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 WJZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 WJZ 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 LR03 WJZ find?
LR03 WJZ failed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 5 major defects and 6 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative; nearside front tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 8 more.

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