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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LD03 ADEMOT history

LD03 ADE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 166,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

LD03 ADE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
166,316 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 ADE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 ADE was last recorded at 166,316 miles on 9 May 2026, 21,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,464 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
21,852 miles
Average per year
12,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,316 miles
  • 2025 – 144,464 miles
  • 2024 – 125,553 miles
  • 2023 – 107,714 miles
  • 2022 – 94,215 miles
  • 2021 – 80,447 miles
  • 2020 – 68,352 miles
  • 2019 – 51,347 miles
  • 2018 – 46,807 miles
  • 2017 – 42,177 miles
  • 2016 – 34,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,316 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

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.

  • Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,316 miles (+21,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    166,316 miles
    Test number
    879395372065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  2. Pass144,464 miles (+18,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,464 miles
    Test number
    643988516136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,553 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,553 miles
    Test number
    115356712681
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted (Undercarriage)

  4. Fail125,379 miles (+17,665)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,379 miles
    Test number
    611762765085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted (Undercarriage)

  5. Pass107,714 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,714 miles
    Test number
    440437603838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail107,669 miles (+13,454)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    706838224174
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess brake pedal creep (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre tread worn
    • AdvisoryPark brake grabbing

  7. Pass94,215 miles (+13,768)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    983009548299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass80,447 miles (+12,095)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    141469116267
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Thread and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Thread and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass68,352 miles (+17,005)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    612548002493
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass51,347 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    655318904160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,807 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,807 miles
    Test number
    651887902813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,177 miles (+7,297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    632633118216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,880 miles
    Test number
    193950695320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 ADE

Does LD03 ADE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 ADE is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 ADE?
The MOT on LD03 ADE is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 ADE done?
LD03 ADE was recorded at 166,316 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 12,877 miles a year.
Has LD03 ADE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 ADE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 ADE 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 LD03 ADE find?
LD03 ADE passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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