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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR03 ZWFMOT history

LR03 ZWF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LR03 ZWF 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 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,547 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZWF was last recorded at 129,547 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,490 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
3,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,547 miles
  • 2025 – 127,811 miles
  • 2024 – 125,071 miles
  • 2023 – 122,043 miles
  • 2022 – 119,930 miles
  • 2021 – 116,500 miles
  • 2019 – 112,750 miles
  • 2018 – 110,242 miles
  • 2017 – 107,631 miles
  • 2016 – 105,493 miles
  • 2015 – 104,407 miles
  • 2013 – 103,103 miles
  • 2012 – 97,716 miles
  • 2011 – 93,562 miles
  • 2010 – 88,879 miles
  • 2009 – 83,442 miles
  • 2008 – 80,217 miles
  • 2007 – 76,235 miles
  • 2006 – 56,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,547 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and scuffed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,547 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,547 miles
    Test number
    776270158490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and scuffed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail129,490 miles (+1,679)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,490 miles
    Test number
    768620078462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top of shock corroded all most right though (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and scuffed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,811 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,811 miles
    Test number
    457761576635
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail127,811 miles (+2,740)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,811 miles
    Test number
    110975364271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass125,071 miles (+3,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,071 miles
    Test number
    513595655512
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,043 miles
    Test number
    195476254140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake weak on both sides

  7. Fail122,043 miles (+2,113)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,043 miles
    Test number
    460173209745
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake weak on both sides

  8. Pass119,930 miles (+3,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,930 miles
    Test number
    365343388256
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower . both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNear side hand brake weak

  9. Pass116,500 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    116,500 miles
    Test number
    299947722757
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail116,424 miles (+3,674)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,424 miles
    Test number
    609995814443
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,750 miles (+2,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,750 miles
    Test number
    283789662575
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,242 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,242 miles
    Test number
    607336040959
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail110,224 miles (+2,593)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    912242777913
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass107,631 miles (+2,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    732650706747
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass105,493 miles (+1,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,493 miles
    Test number
    121060825100
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and nail in nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass104,407 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    556766785007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,103 miles (+5,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    465731913232
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass97,716 miles (+4,154)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,716 miles
    Test number
    265795292425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  19. Pass93,562 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,562 miles
    Test number
    987162281178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,561 miles (+4,682)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,561 miles
    Test number
    226428771180
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass88,879 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,879 miles
    Test number
    623075590151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,442 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    293592869409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass83,442 miles (+3,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    352172669120
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass80,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,217 miles
    Test number
    322428358115
    • 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)

  25. Fail80,217 miles (+3,982)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,217 miles
    Test number
    994508758122
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass76,235 miles (+20,196)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,235 miles
    Test number
    603864327162
    • 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)
    • NoteCut on n/s/f outer wall of tyre

  27. Pass56,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,039 miles
    Test number
    551718716106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZWF

Does LR03 ZWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ZWF is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZWF?
The MOT on LR03 ZWF is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 ZWF done?
LR03 ZWF was recorded at 129,547 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,607 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZWF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZWF 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 ZWF find?
LR03 ZWF passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and scuffed on outer sidewall; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge.

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