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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS03 ZXKMOT history

LS03 ZXK is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 117,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS03 ZXK green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,673 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 ZXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 ZXK was last recorded at 117,673 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,673 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,673 miles
  • 2025 – 108,083 miles
  • 2024 – 96,232 miles
  • 2023 – 96,100 miles
  • 2022 – 95,783 miles
  • 2021 – 94,506 miles
  • 2020 – 92,511 miles
  • 2019 – 88,564 miles
  • 2018 – 85,153 miles
  • 2017 – 80,552 miles
  • 2016 – 76,481 miles
  • 2015 – 71,589 miles
  • 2014 – 66,333 miles
  • 2013 – 61,348 miles
  • 2012 – 55,967 miles
  • 2011 – 51,184 miles
  • 2010 – 45,864 miles
  • 2009 – 40,793 miles
  • 2008 – 32,155 miles
  • 2007 – 27,726 miles
  • 2006 – 24,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,673 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading into brake hose / caliper - recommend replacing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front brake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading into brake hose / caliper - recommend replacing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,673 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,673 miles
    Test number
    141199794683
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail117,673 miles (+9,590)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,673 miles
    Test number
    497514249168
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and cut to cords outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,083 miles (+11,851)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,083 miles
    Test number
    330513338595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,232 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,232 miles
    Test number
    181169064455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,100 miles (+317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,100 miles
    Test number
    489780882974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass95,783 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,783 miles
    Test number
    455478216646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail95,774 miles (+1,268)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    546834412737
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Join's Flexi hose's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass94,506 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    426118259385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading into brake hose / caliper - recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading into brake hose / caliper - recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail94,459 miles (+1,948)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,459 miles
    Test number
    907163305697
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading into brake hose / caliper - recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading into brake hose / caliper - recommend replacing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass92,511 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,511 miles
    Test number
    564101680827
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,511 miles (+3,947)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,511 miles
    Test number
    658113519931
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,564 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,564 miles
    Test number
    154503148490
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt not retracting

  13. Fail88,563 miles (+3,410)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,563 miles
    Test number
    650439295867
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt not retracting

  14. Pass85,153 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,153 miles
    Test number
    423993664192
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Fail85,151 miles (+4,599)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    824108017843
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass80,552 miles (+4,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,552 miles
    Test number
    451079387725
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust pipe cracked
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

  17. Pass76,481 miles (+154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,481 miles
    Test number
    352204487999
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  18. Fail76,327 miles (+4,738)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,327 miles
    Test number
    304617324565
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  19. Pass71,589 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    945373775110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,333 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    457745774194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    458418373144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,348 miles (+5,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    736097573120
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass55,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    135589072196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,965 miles (+4,781)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    108619972157
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass51,184 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,184 miles
    Test number
    349790781183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,864 miles (+5,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    963747240134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass40,793 miles (+8,638)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    692471449194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,155 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,155 miles
    Test number
    293241848447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,726 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,726 miles
    Test number
    560075947108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,231 miles
    Test number
    234002146185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 ZXK

Does LS03 ZXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 ZXK is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 ZXK?
The MOT on LS03 ZXK is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 ZXK done?
LS03 ZXK was recorded at 117,673 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,590 miles a year.
Has LS03 ZXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 ZXK has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 ZXK 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 ZXK find?
LS03 ZXK passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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