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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR03 ZDHMOT history

LR03 ZDH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 51,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LR03 ZDH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,006 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZDH
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
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZDH was last recorded at 51,006 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,860 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,146 miles
Average per year
2,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,006 miles
  • 2025 – 48,860 miles
  • 2024 – 46,757 miles
  • 2023 – 43,539 miles
  • 2022 – 41,105 miles
  • 2021 – 39,311 miles
  • 2019 – 35,764 miles
  • 2018 – 32,856 miles
  • 2017 – 30,505 miles
  • 2016 – 28,173 miles
  • 2015 – 24,850 miles
  • 2014 – 22,990 miles
  • 2013 – 20,954 miles
  • 2012 – 19,608 miles
  • 2011 – 19,061 miles
  • 2010 – 16,589 miles
  • 2009 – 14,508 miles
  • 2008 – 9,301 miles
  • 2007 – 6,406 miles
  • 2006 – 3,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,006 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,006 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,006 miles
    Test number
    976547314637
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail51,004 miles (+2,144)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,004 miles
    Test number
    718171834976
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,860 miles (+2,103)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    191159709574
    • MinorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,757 miles (+3,218)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    498831206676
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass43,539 miles (+2,434)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,539 miles
    Test number
    481622919921
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass41,105 miles (+1,794)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,105 miles
    Test number
    507372206178
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slightly dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass39,311 miles (+3,547)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    973396651870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs wearing , lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel flap seal cracking

  8. Pass35,764 miles (+2,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,764 miles
    Test number
    225691244643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread

  9. Pass32,856 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,856 miles
    Test number
    319480360325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,732 miles (+2,227)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,732 miles
    Test number
    997640522370
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass30,505 miles (+2,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,505 miles
    Test number
    388598307801
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre edge wearing out

  12. Pass28,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,173 miles
    Test number
    566510230525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,173 miles (+3,323)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,173 miles
    Test number
    620662373465
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass24,850 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    298866195422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,990 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,990 miles
    Test number
    296997394475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,954 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    216010803267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,608 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,608 miles
    Test number
    976322402290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,061 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,061 miles
    Test number
    535512401286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,589 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,589 miles
    Test number
    283192400209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,508 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,508 miles
    Test number
    401611099153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,301 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,301 miles
    Test number
    223897598443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,406 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    6,406 miles
    Test number
    571718297128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    3,455 miles
    Test number
    560054086109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZDH

Does LR03 ZDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ZDH is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZDH?
The MOT on LR03 ZDH is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 ZDH done?
LR03 ZDH was recorded at 51,006 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,437 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZDH has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZDH 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 ZDH find?
LR03 ZDH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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