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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 ZWEMOT history

LR03 ZWE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.

LR03 ZWE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2023
Mileage
113,989 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZWE
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
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZWE was last recorded at 113,989 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,978 miles · 16 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,989 miles
  • 2021 – 103,182 miles
  • 2020 – 100,648 miles
  • 2019 – 98,030 miles
  • 2018 – 95,910 miles
  • 2017 – 91,791 miles
  • 2016 – 87,981 miles
  • 2015 – 82,841 miles
  • 2014 – 76,210 miles
  • 2013 – 70,086 miles
  • 2012 – 63,442 miles
  • 2011 – 57,484 miles
  • 2010 – 50,437 miles
  • 2009 – 43,676 miles
  • 2008 – 38,491 miles
  • 2007 – 31,101 miles
  • 2006 – 23,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,989 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,989 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,989 miles
    Test number
    874038194819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,978 miles (+10,796)4 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    739016200907
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,182 miles (+2,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,182 miles
    Test number
    771972843879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass100,648 miles (+2,618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,648 miles
    Test number
    935012052391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass98,030 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,030 miles
    Test number
    716741500368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,910 miles (+4,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    166447353991
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose cracked

  7. Pass91,791 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    836587665666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,981 miles (+5,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    693843697906
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre very low on inner edge *CHANGE SOON*
    • AdvisoryTyre valves deteriorated

  9. Pass82,841 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    417982445141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTyre valve stems cracked

  10. Fail82,841 miles (+6,631)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    459312145141
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTyre valve stems cracked

  11. Pass76,210 miles (+6,124)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,210 miles
    Test number
    939893444153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre worn low on inner edge

  12. Pass70,086 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,086 miles
    Test number
    325220453150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,442 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,442 miles
    Test number
    318422742179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,223 miles (+5,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,223 miles
    Test number
    245765832408
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass57,484 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,484 miles
    Test number
    586975641164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,437 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,437 miles
    Test number
    112539230121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail50,437 miles (+6,761)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,437 miles
    Test number
    384499830176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass43,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    394188319172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,676 miles (+5,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    420337919158
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,491 miles (+7,390)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,491 miles
    Test number
    453755888058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,101 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,101 miles
    Test number
    973396287022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,883 miles
    Test number
    392356476081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZWE

Does LR03 ZWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 ZWE expired on 24 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZWE?
The MOT on LR03 ZWE expired on 24 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 ZWE done?
LR03 ZWE was recorded at 113,989 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZWE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZWE 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 ZWE find?
LR03 ZWE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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