BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LR03 ZWMMOT history
LR03 ZWM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,382 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 138,382 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 ZWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 ZWM was last recorded at 138,382 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 1,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 137,294 miles · 11 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,088 miles
- Average per year
- 5,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,382 miles
- 2024 – 137,294 miles
- 2023 – 129,522 miles
- 2021 – 124,713 miles
- 2020 – 117,862 miles
- 2019 – 109,269 miles
- 2018 – 96,608 miles
- 2017 – 85,019 miles
- 2016 – 77,149 miles
- 2015 – 68,961 miles
- 2014 – 64,384 miles
- 2013 – 59,540 miles
- 2012 – 58,379 miles
- 2011 – 56,857 miles
- 2009 – 52,485 miles
- 2008 – 49,206 miles
- 2007 – 42,978 miles
- 2006 – 35,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,382 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,382 miles (+1,088)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 138,382 miles
- Test number
- 761172350231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,294 miles (+7,772)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 137,294 miles
- Test number
- 773044128363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,522 miles (+4,809)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 129,522 miles
- Test number
- 369168269886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,713 miles (+404)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 124,713 miles
- Test number
- 860449367333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail124,309 miles (+6,447)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,309 miles
- Test number
- 337299003185
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,862 miles (+8,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 117,862 miles
- Test number
- 288042936633
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine and sill covers fitted
Pass109,269 miles (+12,661)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,269 miles
- Test number
- 216794004959
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass96,608 miles (+5,610)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 96,608 miles
- Test number
- 662319471465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,998 miles (+5,979)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 90,998 miles
- Test number
- 412931690407
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
Pass85,019 miles (+7,870)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 85,019 miles
- Test number
- 566105661488
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear top mounts are soft and perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are getting low of tread
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
- AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes are soft
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Pass77,149 miles (+8,188)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 77,149 miles
- Test number
- 314695305879
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryEngine management light on dash
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses are perished
- AdvisoryFront wipers are slightly smearing
- AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Pass68,961 miles (+4,577)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 68,961 miles
- Test number
- 345403635047
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake hoses perished
- NoteRear brake discs rusty
Pass64,384 miles (+4,844)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 64,384 miles
- Test number
- 559666144040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,540 miles (+1,161)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 59,540 miles
- Test number
- 137456033473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,379 miles (+1,522)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 58,379 miles
- Test number
- 735729402036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 56,857 miles
- Test number
- 915062411074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,857 miles (+4,372)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,857 miles
- Test number
- 978962711011
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass52,485 miles (+3,279)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 52,485 miles
- Test number
- 614205629270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,206 miles (+6,228)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 49,206 miles
- Test number
- 291934188285
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,978 miles (+7,232)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 42,978 miles
- Test number
- 523787277271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,746 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 35,746 miles
- Test number
- 884522176263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,730 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,730 miles
- Test number
- 381354646297
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside and outer edge
Questions about LR03 ZWM
- Does LR03 ZWM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 ZWM expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 ZWM?
- The MOT on LR03 ZWM expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 ZWM done?
- LR03 ZWM was recorded at 138,382 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
- Has LR03 ZWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 ZWM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR03 ZWM 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 ZWM find?
- LR03 ZWM passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 1 more.
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