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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR03 WZGMOT history

LR03 WZG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 218,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

LR03 WZG grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
218,215 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 WZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 WZG was last recorded at 218,215 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 6,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2007: 113,636 miles, lower than 113,656 miles on 12 Nov 2007.

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
211,804 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,411 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 218,215 miles
  • 2022 – 211,804 miles
  • 2017 – 186,652 miles
  • 2016 – 177,292 miles
  • 2015 – 169,819 miles
  • 2014 – 161,070 miles
  • 2013 – 153,520 miles
  • 2012 – 146,264 miles
  • 2010 – 136,572 miles
  • 2009 – 130,064 miles
  • 2008 – 124,029 miles
  • 2007 – 113,636 miles
  • 2006 – 100,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,215 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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.

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,215 miles (+6,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    218,215 miles
    Test number
    286730149965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

  2. Pass211,804 miles (+25,152)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    211,804 miles
    Test number
    291415306630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,652 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    186,652 miles
    Test number
    204219917661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,292 miles (+7,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    177,292 miles
    Test number
    320331607946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,819 miles (+8,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    169,819 miles
    Test number
    947659315117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,070 miles (+7,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    161,070 miles
    Test number
    225339914431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass153,520 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    153,520 miles
    Test number
    249082703472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,264 miles (+9,692)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    146,264 miles
    Test number
    738722722110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,572 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    136,572 miles
    Test number
    401560440303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,064 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    130,064 miles
    Test number
    244088749387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,695 miles (+5,666)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,695 miles
    Test number
    111855539369
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  12. Pass124,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    124,029 miles
    Test number
    294426639063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,029 miles (+1,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,029 miles
    Test number
    310086828305
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  14. Fail123,019 miles (+9,383)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,019 miles
    Test number
    553897098244
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  15. Pass113,636 miles (-20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    113,636 miles
    Test number
    494358017485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,656 miles (+12,857)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,656 miles
    Test number
    910156517313
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE ENGINE SMOKING BADLY

  17. Pass100,799 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    100,799 miles
    Test number
    974686896290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    100,537 miles
    Test number
    322190936108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 WZG

Does LR03 WZG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 WZG expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 WZG?
The MOT on LR03 WZG expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 WZG done?
LR03 WZG was recorded at 218,215 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has LR03 WZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 WZG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2009.
Has the mileage on LR03 WZG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 WZG find?
LR03 WZG passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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