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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LR03 ZXAMOT history

LR03 ZXA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 205,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

LR03 ZXA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
205,089 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ZXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 ZXA was last recorded at 205,089 miles on 15 May 2023, 2,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,814 miles · 7 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,275 miles
Average per year
10,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,089 miles
  • 2022 – 202,814 miles
  • 2021 – 202,324 miles
  • 2018 – 200,821 miles
  • 2017 – 197,825 miles
  • 2016 – 190,851 miles
  • 2015 – 184,977 miles
  • 2014 – 178,974 miles
  • 2013 – 168,014 miles
  • 2012 – 156,468 miles
  • 2011 – 141,281 miles
  • 2010 – 137,197 miles
  • 2009 – 112,259 miles
  • 2008 – 76,244 miles
  • 2007 – 43,226 miles
  • 2006 – 19,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    205,089 miles
    Test number
    366959653970
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail205,089 miles (+2,275)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,089 miles
    Test number
    328001550246
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,814 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    202,814 miles
    Test number
    594461935907
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass202,324 miles (+1,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    202,324 miles
    Test number
    744388163505
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass200,821 miles (+2,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    200,821 miles
    Test number
    862154434078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass197,825 miles (+6,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    197,825 miles
    Test number
    603689914884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass190,851 miles (+5,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    190,851 miles
    Test number
    566576411308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit egde (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass184,977 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    184,977 miles
    Test number
    981539709391
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking

  9. Fail184,977 miles (+6,003)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,977 miles
    Test number
    661719179582
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking

  10. Pass178,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    178,974 miles
    Test number
    637481814279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail178,974 miles (+10,960)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,974 miles
    Test number
    745441714281
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  12. Pass168,014 miles (+11,546)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    168,014 miles
    Test number
    355464913411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteDiff seal slight leak

  13. Fail156,468 miles3 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,468 miles
    Test number
    479856682061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDiff leaking oil

  14. Pass156,468 miles (+15,187)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    156,468 miles
    Test number
    599856582067
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDiff leaking oil

  15. Pass141,281 miles (+4,084)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    141,281 miles
    Test number
    596819091017
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear barke pipes are coverd with black sealent
    • NoteRear pads can not be viewed

  16. Pass137,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    137,197 miles
    Test number
    422326610114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,197 miles (+24,938)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,197 miles
    Test number
    233386410435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass112,259 miles (+36,015)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,259 miles
    Test number
    831411209124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    470532008171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,244 miles (+33,018)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    712511808146
    • DangerousNearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass43,226 miles (+23,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    830992887004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,469 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,469 miles
    Test number
    383750716165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,256 miles
    Test number
    112289886487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 ZXA

Does LR03 ZXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 ZXA expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ZXA?
The MOT on LR03 ZXA expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 ZXA done?
LR03 ZXA was recorded at 205,089 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 10,851 miles a year.
Has LR03 ZXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ZXA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR03 ZXA 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 ZXA find?
LR03 ZXA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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