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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR03 ZWPMOT history

LR03 ZWP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

LR03 ZWP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2025
Mileage
131,359 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZWP was last recorded at 131,359 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 2,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,195 miles · 15 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,164 miles
Average per year
5,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,359 miles
  • 2023 – 129,195 miles
  • 2022 – 122,140 miles
  • 2020 – 121,525 miles
  • 2019 – 121,120 miles
  • 2018 – 120,233 miles
  • 2017 – 116,016 miles
  • 2016 – 106,194 miles
  • 2015 – 102,473 miles
  • 2014 – 88,419 miles
  • 2013 – 80,791 miles
  • 2012 – 71,863 miles
  • 2011 – 69,485 miles
  • 2010 – 57,709 miles
  • 2009 – 48,112 miles
  • 2008 – 32,419 miles
  • 2007 – 30,563 miles
  • 2006 – 26,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,359 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,359 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,359 miles
    Test number
    307378038999
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,195 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,195 miles
    Test number
    987404010029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,140 miles (+615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,140 miles
    Test number
    395436417464
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,525 miles (+405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    955445300469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,120 miles (+887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,120 miles
    Test number
    365594007881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,233 miles
    Test number
    524641548795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,233 miles (+4,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,233 miles
    Test number
    606335470352
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  8. Pass116,016 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,016 miles
    Test number
    994392385192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail116,016 miles (+9,822)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,016 miles
    Test number
    739170490512
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass106,194 miles (+3,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,194 miles
    Test number
    941135539693
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has excessive travel but still providing a reading on brake test

  11. Pass102,473 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,473 miles
    Test number
    775789615104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim has been repaired

  12. Fail102,473 miles (+14,054)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,473 miles
    Test number
    227259215434
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim has been repaired

  13. Pass88,419 miles (+388)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,419 miles
    Test number
    716037434157
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear shocker cover loose

  14. Fail88,031 miles (+7,240)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,031 miles
    Test number
    637457624181
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s rear shocker cover loose

  15. Pass80,791 miles (+226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,791 miles
    Test number
    525428733135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail80,565 miles (+8,702)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,565 miles
    Test number
    465601533137
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass71,863 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,863 miles
    Test number
    368870142115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,862 miles (+2,377)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,862 miles
    Test number
    165668632111
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  19. Pass69,485 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    387278611111
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail69,485 miles (+11,776)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    179278311157
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass57,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,709 miles
    Test number
    574564410163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,709 miles (+9,597)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,709 miles
    Test number
    270143710177
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass48,112 miles (+15,693)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    594111929186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,419 miles (+1,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    692532628184
    • NoteSlight flexing in inner wishbone bushes

  25. Pass30,563 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,563 miles
    Test number
    692552307289
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake slightly low in effort require attention

  26. Fail30,552 miles (+3,659)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,552 miles
    Test number
    664621607277
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass26,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    204172316260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZWP

Does LR03 ZWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 ZWP expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZWP?
The MOT on LR03 ZWP expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 ZWP done?
LR03 ZWP was recorded at 131,359 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 5,855 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZWP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZWP 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 ZWP find?
LR03 ZWP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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