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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 CZKMOT history

LD03 CZK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 180,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LD03 CZK blue 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,043 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 CZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 CZK was last recorded at 180,043 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2008: 78,320 miles, lower than 81,685 miles on 30 Jul 2007.
  • 30 Mar 2010: 87,076 miles, lower than 95,024 miles on 27 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,037 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,043 miles
  • 2025 – 176,195 miles
  • 2024 – 172,564 miles
  • 2023 – 168,533 miles
  • 2022 – 164,466 miles
  • 2021 – 161,512 miles
  • 2020 – 156,341 miles
  • 2019 – 150,383 miles
  • 2018 – 145,012 miles
  • 2017 – 138,425 miles
  • 2016 – 132,895 miles
  • 2015 – 128,117 miles
  • 2014 – 124,190 miles
  • 2013 – 116,205 miles
  • 2012 – 108,358 miles
  • 2011 – 101,103 miles
  • 2010 – 87,076 miles
  • 2009 – 95,024 miles
  • 2008 – 78,320 miles
  • 2007 – 81,685 miles
  • 2006 – 67,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,043 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,043 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,043 miles
    Test number
    896433299579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail180,037 miles (+3,842)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,037 miles
    Test number
    965889060984
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass176,195 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,195 miles
    Test number
    902606366617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass172,564 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,564 miles
    Test number
    444304106873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,558 miles (+4,025)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,558 miles
    Test number
    567349966715
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass168,533 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,533 miles
    Test number
    408176019158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail168,528 miles (+4,062)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,528 miles
    Test number
    421975272458
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,466 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,466 miles
    Test number
    299918684574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail164,460 miles (+2,948)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,460 miles
    Test number
    869208771194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass161,512 miles (+5,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,512 miles
    Test number
    831937712919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass156,341 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,341 miles
    Test number
    963562833441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail156,335 miles (+5,952)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,335 miles
    Test number
    821859680346
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass150,383 miles (+5,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,383 miles
    Test number
    527322236039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass145,012 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,012 miles
    Test number
    745657982388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,425 miles (+5,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,425 miles
    Test number
    331038100588
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass132,895 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,895 miles
    Test number
    242056711297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBonnet trim loose

  17. Fail132,892 miles (+4,775)6 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,892 miles
    Test number
    991861361259
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBonnet trim loose

  18. Pass128,117 miles11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,117 miles
    Test number
    627494935166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail128,117 miles (+3,927)3 repaired11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,117 miles
    Test number
    745304635104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass124,190 miles (+7,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    124,190 miles
    Test number
    215396234100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass116,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,205 miles
    Test number
    979513493086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,205 miles (+7,847)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,205 miles
    Test number
    187273493473
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass108,358 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,358 miles
    Test number
    265932802180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,103 miles (+14,027)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    865314561030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads slightly low

  25. Fail87,076 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    360029180063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass87,076 miles (-7,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    490489080042
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass95,024 miles (+16,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    400637229089
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass78,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    824825268087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail78,320 miles (-3,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    422724068014
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass81,685 miles (+14,446)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    820951417287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass67,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,239 miles
    Test number
    871504296033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 CZK

Does LD03 CZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 CZK is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 CZK?
The MOT on LD03 CZK is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 CZK done?
LD03 CZK was recorded at 180,043 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has LD03 CZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 CZK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 CZK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 CZK find?
LD03 CZK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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