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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD03 DFNMOT history

LD03 DFN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

LD03 DFN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
139,374 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DFN was last recorded at 139,374 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 2,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,614 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,760 miles
Average per year
5,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,374 miles
  • 2023 – 136,614 miles
  • 2018 – 136,608 miles
  • 2016 – 136,603 miles
  • 2015 – 131,963 miles
  • 2014 – 122,847 miles
  • 2013 – 112,936 miles
  • 2012 – 104,656 miles
  • 2011 – 83,325 miles
  • 2010 – 67,382 miles
  • 2009 – 62,806 miles
  • 2008 – 55,652 miles
  • 2007 – 45,469 miles
  • 2006 – 39,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHandbrake low

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,374 miles
    Test number
    646077312079
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low

  2. Fail139,374 miles (+2,760)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,374 miles
    Test number
    597283623568
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low

  3. Pass136,614 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,614 miles
    Test number
    920965655069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass136,608 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,608 miles
    Test number
    446562172869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,603 miles (+4,640)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,603 miles
    Test number
    620512160890
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Fog light (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front windscreen crack outside wiper swept area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  6. Pass131,963 miles (+9,116)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,963 miles
    Test number
    905141862804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,847 miles (+9,911)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    805032644217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,936 miles (+8,280)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,936 miles
    Test number
    947849913260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,656 miles (+123)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,656 miles
    Test number
    879914942236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail104,533 miles (+21,208)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,533 miles
    Test number
    979601742216
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre out ov shape
    • NoteTracking

  11. Pass83,325 miles (+15,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    989428251192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass67,382 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    291282150460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass62,806 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    823185109285
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail62,805 miles (+7,153)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,805 miles
    Test number
    304944609270
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  15. Pass55,652 miles (+4)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,652 miles
    Test number
    320368468192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNumber plates secured with cable ties
    • NoteOil leak from rear of gearbox

  16. Fail55,648 miles (+10,179)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,648 miles
    Test number
    320944068109
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak from rear of gearbox

  17. Pass45,469 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    724316807138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    224044216443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DFN

Does LD03 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 DFN expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DFN?
The MOT on LD03 DFN expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 DFN done?
LD03 DFN was recorded at 139,374 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 5,577 miles a year.
Has LD03 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DFN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 DFN 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 DFN find?
LD03 DFN passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: handbrake low.

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