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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 CYJMOT history

LD03 CYJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LD03 CYJ black 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,240 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 CYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 CYJ was last recorded at 164,240 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,819 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,421 miles
Average per year
6,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,240 miles
  • 2025 – 161,819 miles
  • 2024 – 158,820 miles
  • 2023 – 153,367 miles
  • 2022 – 140,217 miles
  • 2021 – 132,682 miles
  • 2020 – 125,357 miles
  • 2019 – 119,982 miles
  • 2018 – 114,832 miles
  • 2017 – 108,172 miles
  • 2016 – 101,980 miles
  • 2015 – 95,440 miles
  • 2014 – 88,985 miles
  • 2013 – 82,633 miles
  • 2012 – 76,171 miles
  • 2011 – 70,535 miles
  • 2010 – 69,874 miles
  • 2009 – 66,649 miles
  • 2008 – 60,237 miles
  • 2007 – 45,305 miles
  • 2006 – 30,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,240 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,240 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,240 miles
    Test number
    406630306394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,819 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    161,819 miles
    Test number
    450082810510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Fail161,806 miles (+2,986)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,806 miles
    Test number
    584974232398
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass158,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,820 miles
    Test number
    461692071677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,820 miles (+5,453)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,820 miles
    Test number
    180310245929
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass153,367 miles (+13,150)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,367 miles
    Test number
    451270685910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,217 miles (+7,535)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,217 miles
    Test number
    381375962851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,682 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,682 miles
    Test number
    926370898293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,357 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,357 miles
    Test number
    350656653142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,982 miles (+5,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,982 miles
    Test number
    817276548491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass114,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    722976733439
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail114,832 miles (+6,660)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    366789365241
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass108,172 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,172 miles
    Test number
    161105630029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,980 miles
    Test number
    535989518047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,980 miles (+6,540)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,980 miles
    Test number
    775417587087
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass95,440 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    390643114294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,985 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    658518844265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,633 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,633 miles
    Test number
    876075333206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,171 miles (+5,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,171 miles
    Test number
    375161052217
    • 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)
  20. Pass70,535 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    588408471184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,874 miles (+3,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,874 miles
    Test number
    352253880013
    • 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)
  22. Pass66,649 miles (+6,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    753643089078
    • 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)
  23. Pass60,237 miles (+14,932)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    563470488092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,305 miles (+14,481)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,305 miles
    Test number
    881078077079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,824 miles
    Test number
    770583556037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 CYJ

Does LD03 CYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 CYJ is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 CYJ?
The MOT on LD03 CYJ is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 CYJ done?
LD03 CYJ was recorded at 164,240 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,537 miles a year.
Has LD03 CYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 CYJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 CYJ 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 CYJ find?
LD03 CYJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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