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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR03 WXZMOT history

LR03 WXZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LR03 WXZ 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,833 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 WXZ
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
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 WXZ was last recorded at 105,833 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 7,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,485 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,348 miles
Average per year
4,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,833 miles
  • 2024 – 98,485 miles
  • 2023 – 91,614 miles
  • 2022 – 78,344 miles
  • 2021 – 64,686 miles
  • 2020 – 60,777 miles
  • 2019 – 58,375 miles
  • 2018 – 54,243 miles
  • 2017 – 50,244 miles
  • 2016 – 46,287 miles
  • 2015 – 43,220 miles
  • 2014 – 40,153 miles
  • 2013 – 37,038 miles
  • 2012 – 33,920 miles
  • 2011 – 30,329 miles
  • 2010 – 26,662 miles
  • 2009 – 23,302 miles
  • 2008 – 19,953 miles
  • 2007 – 16,496 miles
  • 2006 – 12,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,833 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,833 miles (+7,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,833 miles
    Test number
    179042727968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass98,485 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,485 miles
    Test number
    559317873033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    722312583753
    • 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 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))
  4. Fail91,614 miles (+13,270)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    122286307849
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 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))
  5. Pass78,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,344 miles
    Test number
    641863161280
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  6. Fail78,344 miles (+13,658)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,344 miles
    Test number
    897796828705
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  7. Pass64,686 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,686 miles
    Test number
    271166192049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,777 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    581377376218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,770 miles (+2,395)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,770 miles
    Test number
    264037452920
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass58,375 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,375 miles
    Test number
    242227814361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,243 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    305196228736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,244 miles (+3,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,244 miles
    Test number
    489541702745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass46,287 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    103834676989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,220 miles (+3,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,220 miles
    Test number
    368152595024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass40,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    298765894040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail40,153 miles (+3,115)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    167703494498
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass37,038 miles (+3,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,038 miles
    Test number
    487233293096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass33,920 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,920 miles
    Test number
    916088982087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,329 miles
    Test number
    887746491000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail30,329 miles (+3,667)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,329 miles
    Test number
    126909881060
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass26,662 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,662 miles
    Test number
    423879480063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass23,302 miles (+3,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,302 miles
    Test number
    822400699026
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass19,953 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,953 miles
    Test number
    830102798011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,496 miles (+4,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,496 miles
    Test number
    601834117122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass12,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,308 miles
    Test number
    943433546124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 WXZ

Does LR03 WXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 WXZ is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR03 WXZ?
The MOT on LR03 WXZ is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 WXZ done?
LR03 WXZ was recorded at 105,833 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,797 miles a year.
Has LR03 WXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 WXZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR03 WXZ 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 WXZ find?
LR03 WXZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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