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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 DFPMOT history

LD03 DFP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

LD03 DFP silver 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 5 Mar 2024
Mileage
129,740 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DFP was last recorded at 129,740 miles on 6 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,740 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,740 miles
  • 2022 – 125,379 miles
  • 2020 – 120,355 miles
  • 2019 – 101,924 miles
  • 2018 – 101,880 miles
  • 2017 – 97,936 miles
  • 2016 – 92,831 miles
  • 2015 – 89,044 miles
  • 2014 – 85,371 miles
  • 2013 – 80,796 miles
  • 2012 – 75,945 miles
  • 2011 – 70,640 miles
  • 2010 – 65,388 miles
  • 2009 – 60,159 miles
  • 2008 – 53,154 miles
  • 2007 – 46,032 miles
  • 2006 – 36,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,740 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySlight travel at handbrake lever needs adjustmentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,740 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,740 miles
    Test number
    194524922891
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight travel at handbrake lever needs adjustment

  2. Fail129,740 miles (+4,361)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,740 miles
    Test number
    757428002025
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight travel at handbrake lever needs adjustment

  3. Pass125,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,379 miles
    Test number
    431277204358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail125,379 miles (+5,024)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,379 miles
    Test number
    575498601593
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,355 miles (+337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,355 miles
    Test number
    554589432319
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail120,018 miles (+18,094)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,018 miles
    Test number
    465592105784
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,924 miles
    Test number
    171194171521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,924 miles (+44)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,924 miles
    Test number
    147173623811
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,880 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,880 miles
    Test number
    900156023059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. 225/40ZR18. 92Y. Extra load. Marangoni (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail101,879 miles (+3,943)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    893214566848
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside front Behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. 225/40ZR18. 92Y. Extra load. Marangoni (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,936 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,936 miles
    Test number
    709574193423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,831 miles (+3,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,831 miles
    Test number
    619232758908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass89,044 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    968945325218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,371 miles (+4,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    195383334276
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints worn recommend attention soon.

  15. Pass80,796 miles (+4,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,796 miles
    Test number
    287994333280
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass75,945 miles (+5,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,945 miles
    Test number
    587957532298
    • 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)

  17. Pass70,640 miles (+59)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    677803421282
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail70,581 miles (+5,193)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    909445711220
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass65,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,388 miles
    Test number
    513192820245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,388 miles (+5,229)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,388 miles
    Test number
    942431120202
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass60,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    443908019271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail60,159 miles (+7,005)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    833058819261
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass53,154 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,154 miles
    Test number
    673262928256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,032 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,032 miles
    Test number
    334455117232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,029 miles (+9,164)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,029 miles
    Test number
    432544417202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,865 miles
    Test number
    334152226211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DFP

Does LD03 DFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 DFP expired on 5 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DFP?
The MOT on LD03 DFP expired on 5 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 DFP done?
LD03 DFP was recorded at 129,740 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023, an average of 5,605 miles a year.
Has LD03 DFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DFP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 DFP 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 DFP find?
LD03 DFP passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above subframe; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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