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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 DCFMOT history

LD03 DCF is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 20 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LD03 DCF 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,419 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DCF was last recorded at 77,419 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,085 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,334 miles
Average per year
2,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,419 miles
  • 2025 – 75,085 miles
  • 2023 – 68,962 miles
  • 2022 – 64,849 miles
  • 2021 – 62,925 miles
  • 2020 – 61,531 miles
  • 2019 – 61,307 miles
  • 2018 – 60,517 miles
  • 2017 – 59,487 miles
  • 2016 – 57,360 miles
  • 2015 – 54,371 miles
  • 2014 – 51,480 miles
  • 2013 – 50,610 miles
  • 2012 – 49,143 miles
  • 2010 – 43,886 miles
  • 2009 – 39,901 miles
  • 2008 – 33,143 miles
  • 2007 – 22,600 miles
  • 2006 – 19,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,419 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre old (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,419 miles (+2,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,419 miles
    Test number
    192164427835
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass75,085 miles (+1,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,085 miles
    Test number
    353270514107
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,386 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    996526542514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,962 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,962 miles
    Test number
    616443939575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    539525088995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,849 miles (+1,924)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    591471180309
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,925 miles (+1,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,925 miles
    Test number
    693970176732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,531 miles (+224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,531 miles
    Test number
    948339717694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,307 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,307 miles
    Test number
    637458479454
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,517 miles
    Test number
    413150448040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,515 miles (+1,028)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,515 miles
    Test number
    760989699429
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    695250051896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail59,487 miles (+2,127)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    895285760400
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass57,360 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,360 miles
    Test number
    638937596851
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre old (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail57,353 miles (+2,982)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,353 miles
    Test number
    697293052454
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre old (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,371 miles (+2,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    396063075166
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,480 miles (+870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,480 miles
    Test number
    336198864129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass50,610 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    279592163103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,143 miles
    Test number
    436859632103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail49,143 miles (+5,257)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,143 miles
    Test number
    118889732104
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass43,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,886 miles
    Test number
    212277280151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail43,875 miles (+3,974)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,875 miles
    Test number
    443627280132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass39,901 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,901 miles
    Test number
    821069859181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,143 miles (+10,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,143 miles
    Test number
    582096568160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,600 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,600 miles
    Test number
    430430357159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,835 miles
    Test number
    263694016450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DCF

Does LD03 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DCF is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DCF?
The MOT on LD03 DCF is valid until 19 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 DCF done?
LD03 DCF was recorded at 77,419 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,816 miles a year.
Has LD03 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DCF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 DCF 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 DCF find?
LD03 DCF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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