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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LS03 ZXFMOT history

LS03 ZXF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

LS03 ZXF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2025
Mileage
148,842 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 ZXF
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
4 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 ZXF was last recorded at 148,842 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 5,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,631 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,211 miles
Average per year
5,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,842 miles
  • 2023 – 143,631 miles
  • 2022 – 139,759 miles
  • 2021 – 135,324 miles
  • 2020 – 130,772 miles
  • 2019 – 121,890 miles
  • 2018 – 114,229 miles
  • 2017 – 110,852 miles
  • 2016 – 107,029 miles
  • 2015 – 103,979 miles
  • 2014 – 101,083 miles
  • 2013 – 98,746 miles
  • 2012 – 95,831 miles
  • 2011 – 92,671 miles
  • 2010 – 89,184 miles
  • 2009 – 83,469 miles
  • 2008 – 76,511 miles
  • 2007 – 71,364 miles
  • 2006 – 58,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,842 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,842 miles (+5,211)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,842 miles
    Test number
    871236055629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,631 miles (+3,872)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,631 miles
    Test number
    476243473152
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass139,759 miles (+4,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,759 miles
    Test number
    593041088305
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,324 miles (+4,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,324 miles
    Test number
    801585805404
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,772 miles (+8,882)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,772 miles
    Test number
    445560320245
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,890 miles (+7,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,890 miles
    Test number
    572267090189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,229 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,229 miles
    Test number
    954513213793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail114,229 miles (+3,377)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,229 miles
    Test number
    558985616555
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass110,852 miles (+3,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,852 miles
    Test number
    348826115778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass107,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,029 miles
    Test number
    265522277857
    • AdvisoryPark brake reading close to minimum requirements 16%
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail107,029 miles (+3,050)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,029 miles
    Test number
    320261722140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPark brake reading close to minimum requirements 16%
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass103,979 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    265493505458
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail103,979 miles (+2,896)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    385983305145
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have heavy cracking to tread.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass101,083 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,083 miles
    Test number
    958477394091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail101,083 miles (+2,337)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,083 miles
    Test number
    315807694092
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass98,746 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,746 miles
    Test number
    875478403110
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  17. Fail98,746 miles (+2,915)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,746 miles
    Test number
    538648603135
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  18. Pass95,831 miles (+3,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,831 miles
    Test number
    949319902112
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake flexis deteriated

  19. Pass92,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    767861611157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,671 miles (+3,487)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    667511311111
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass89,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,184 miles
    Test number
    533598610170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,184 miles (+5,715)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,184 miles
    Test number
    203483510440
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass83,469 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,469 miles
    Test number
    310610359143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCut to o/s/f tyre on inside wall, not showing cords
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear

  24. Fail83,469 miles (+6,958)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,469 miles
    Test number
    870780359157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCut to o/s/f tyre on inside wall, not showing cords
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear

  25. Pass76,511 miles (+5,147)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,511 miles
    Test number
    473678148178
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.

  26. Pass71,364 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    142129857111
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.

  27. Fail71,364 miles (+13,301)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    150389957137
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.

  28. Pass58,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,063 miles
    Test number
    292208126460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS03 ZXF

Does LS03 ZXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 ZXF expired on 6 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 ZXF?
The MOT on LS03 ZXF expired on 6 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 ZXF done?
LS03 ZXF was recorded at 148,842 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 5,000 miles a year.
Has LS03 ZXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 ZXF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LS03 ZXF 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 LS03 ZXF find?
LS03 ZXF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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