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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 DHCMOT history

LD03 DHC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LD03 DHC 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,012 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DHC was last recorded at 103,012 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,178 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,834 miles
Average per year
3,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,012 miles
  • 2025 – 101,178 miles
  • 2024 – 100,733 miles
  • 2023 – 100,070 miles
  • 2022 – 98,887 miles
  • 2021 – 96,401 miles
  • 2020 – 93,025 miles
  • 2019 – 86,875 miles
  • 2018 – 85,511 miles
  • 2017 – 80,035 miles
  • 2016 – 71,931 miles
  • 2015 – 69,934 miles
  • 2014 – 67,930 miles
  • 2013 – 66,026 miles
  • 2012 – 63,471 miles
  • 2011 – 60,499 miles
  • 2010 – 54,461 miles
  • 2009 – 49,748 miles
  • 2008 – 38,531 miles
  • 2006 – 27,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,012 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    871744659854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,012 miles (+1,834)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    528881926164
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,178 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,178 miles
    Test number
    579998068469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,733 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,733 miles
    Test number
    361141798202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,070 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,070 miles
    Test number
    463934115651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,887 miles (+2,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,887 miles
    Test number
    664535742194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass96,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    894785820755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shockabsorber cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,401 miles (+3,376)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    308911383781
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shockabsorber cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,025 miles (+6,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    485395963464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,875 miles (+1,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    942934350207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,511 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,511 miles
    Test number
    495669096475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,035 miles (+8,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,035 miles
    Test number
    621549500758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass71,931 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    892157620873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,934 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,934 miles
    Test number
    715549079308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail69,933 miles (+2,003)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,933 miles
    Test number
    809183340996
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn very low on edges

  16. Pass67,930 miles (+1,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    595248834343
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass66,026 miles (+2,555)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,026 miles
    Test number
    427700443346
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  18. Pass63,471 miles (+2,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,471 miles
    Test number
    375418442338
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass60,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    889507551332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,499 miles (+6,038)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    436987251395
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass54,461 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,461 miles
    Test number
    354780240300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,748 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,748 miles
    Test number
    460296459461
    • NoteParking brake application unevecn

  23. Fail49,748 miles (+11,217)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,748 miles
    Test number
    364306759362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteParking brake application unevecn

  24. Pass38,531 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,531 miles
    Test number
    640315768079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,118 miles
    Test number
    644843636242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,118 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,118 miles
    Test number
    551120236278
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 DHC

Does LD03 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DHC is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DHC?
The MOT on LD03 DHC is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DHC done?
LD03 DHC was recorded at 103,012 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,811 miles a year.
Has LD03 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DHC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 DHC 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 DHC find?
LD03 DHC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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