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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS03 ZXMMOT history

LS03 ZXM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

LS03 ZXM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
143,128 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 ZXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 ZXM was last recorded at 143,128 miles on 10 May 2022, 3,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,913 miles · 3 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,215 miles
Average per year
6,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,128 miles
  • 2021 – 139,913 miles
  • 2020 – 137,237 miles
  • 2019 – 133,692 miles
  • 2018 – 122,538 miles
  • 2017 – 112,060 miles
  • 2016 – 106,337 miles
  • 2015 – 101,514 miles
  • 2014 – 97,737 miles
  • 2013 – 89,463 miles
  • 2012 – 79,465 miles
  • 2011 – 74,281 miles
  • 2010 – 67,142 miles
  • 2009 – 61,479 miles
  • 2008 – 53,389 miles
  • 2007 – 45,874 miles
  • 2006 – 35,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,128 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some light sources not working

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,128 miles (+3,215)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,128 miles
    Test number
    215737487709
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,913 miles (+2,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    139,913 miles
    Test number
    550971563432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,237 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,237 miles
    Test number
    152429406814
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some light sources not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail137,237 miles (+3,545)2 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,237 miles
    Test number
    456700176938
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves lines (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some light sources not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,692 miles
    Test number
    681852719063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,690 miles (+11,152)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,690 miles
    Test number
    679667506570
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,538 miles
    Test number
    885738748101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail122,538 miles (+10,478)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,538 miles
    Test number
    746103082243
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass112,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    420568117792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail112,060 miles (+5,723)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    182079940329
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass106,337 miles (+4,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,337 miles
    Test number
    714048921699
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisorySlight edge wear on front tyres
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail101,514 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,514 miles
    Test number
    149846875444
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass101,514 miles (+3,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,514 miles
    Test number
    549776175089
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass97,737 miles (+8,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,737 miles
    Test number
    499797174070
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass89,463 miles (+9,998)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,463 miles
    Test number
    576416703182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    775621502179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,465 miles (+5,184)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    705508892060
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,281 miles (+7,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,281 miles
    Test number
    119938081402
    • NoteChip in screen

  19. Pass67,142 miles (+5,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    654179890027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass61,479 miles (+8,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    340872719168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass53,389 miles (+7,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,389 miles
    Test number
    983552618102
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass45,874 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,874 miles
    Test number
    983244117188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    731814146159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 ZXM

Does LS03 ZXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 ZXM expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 ZXM?
The MOT on LS03 ZXM expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 ZXM done?
LS03 ZXM was recorded at 143,128 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 6,735 miles a year.
Has LS03 ZXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 ZXM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LS03 ZXM 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 ZXM find?
LS03 ZXM passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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