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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 CYLMOT history

LD03 CYL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LD03 CYL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,858 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 CYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 CYL was last recorded at 139,858 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,481 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,377 miles
Average per year
6,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,858 miles
  • 2024 – 137,481 miles
  • 2023 – 131,874 miles
  • 2022 – 128,820 miles
  • 2021 – 128,807 miles
  • 2020 – 126,476 miles
  • 2019 – 123,252 miles
  • 2018 – 119,997 miles
  • 2016 – 115,636 miles
  • 2014 – 105,827 miles
  • 2013 – 92,465 miles
  • 2012 – 73,947 miles
  • 2011 – 62,301 miles
  • 2010 – 50,931 miles
  • 2009 – 36,997 miles
  • 2008 – 25,571 miles
  • 2007 – 20,066 miles
  • 2006 – 11,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,858 miles
    Test number
    549393097694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,858 miles (+2,377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,858 miles
    Test number
    324060404526
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass137,481 miles (+5,607)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,481 miles
    Test number
    577685555362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,874 miles (+3,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,874 miles
    Test number
    304185483107
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corritson

  5. Pass128,820 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,820 miles
    Test number
    595879855113
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,817 miles (+10)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,817 miles
    Test number
    907777214316
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail128,807 miles (+2,331)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,807 miles
    Test number
    732007647316
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,476 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,476 miles
    Test number
    482245393288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,252 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,252 miles
    Test number
    941843343308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,997 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,997 miles
    Test number
    316762779057
    • AdvisoryAdvise small crack in n,s of windscreen

  11. Fail119,979 miles (+4,343)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,979 miles
    Test number
    259025137828
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass115,636 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    506028864463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,563 miles (+9,736)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    802737307746
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass105,827 miles (+13,362)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,827 miles
    Test number
    836133584207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,465 miles
    Test number
    306693233322
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  16. Fail92,465 miles (+5,456)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,465 miles
    Test number
    448232533437
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  17. Pass87,009 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    256709743175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail87,009 miles (+13,062)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    996919143142
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass73,947 miles (+11,646)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    499125422189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    227694821401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail62,301 miles (+11,370)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    429884221189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass50,931 miles (+13,934)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    220540720468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    224707549129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,997 miles (+11,426)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    942907949108
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass25,571 miles (+5,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,571 miles
    Test number
    403129948187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass20,066 miles (+212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,066 miles
    Test number
    823041057194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail19,854 miles (+8,354)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,854 miles
    Test number
    832925447189
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

  28. Pass11,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,500 miles
    Test number
    963807376021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 CYL

Does LD03 CYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 CYL is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 CYL?
The MOT on LD03 CYL is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 CYL done?
LD03 CYL was recorded at 139,858 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,272 miles a year.
Has LD03 CYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 CYL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 CYL 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 CYL find?
LD03 CYL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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