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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD03 DLKMOT history

LD03 DLK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LD03 DLK 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,601 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DLK was last recorded at 104,601 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 1,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,430 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,171 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,601 miles
  • 2024 – 103,430 miles
  • 2023 – 100,502 miles
  • 2022 – 100,251 miles
  • 2021 – 99,981 miles
  • 2020 – 99,469 miles
  • 2019 – 95,764 miles
  • 2018 – 95,751 miles
  • 2017 – 91,660 miles
  • 2016 – 88,478 miles
  • 2015 – 85,252 miles
  • 2014 – 79,316 miles
  • 2013 – 74,668 miles
  • 2012 – 69,455 miles
  • 2011 – 62,269 miles
  • 2010 – 57,156 miles
  • 2009 – 49,006 miles
  • 2008 – 41,652 miles
  • 2007 – 35,094 miles
  • 2006 – 27,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,601 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,601 miles (+1,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,601 miles
    Test number
    690017441062
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,430 miles (+2,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,430 miles
    Test number
    678651997628
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,502 miles (+12)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,502 miles
    Test number
    350018484515
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail100,490 miles (+239)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,490 miles
    Test number
    204562143300
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass100,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    509478802427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,251 miles (+270)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    579344205254
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass99,981 miles (+512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,981 miles
    Test number
    381945074733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,469 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,469 miles
    Test number
    999026952348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,764 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,764 miles
    Test number
    257964764938
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail95,763 miles (+12)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,763 miles
    Test number
    603404838389
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail95,751 miles (+4,091)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    459786404227
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall damaged to front screen

  12. Pass91,660 miles (+3,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,660 miles
    Test number
    999597126881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting

  13. Pass88,478 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    662948920231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail88,409 miles (+3,157)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    822162889907
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass85,252 miles (+108)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    997143435263
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront disc lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
    • NotePetrol cap seal cracking

  16. Fail85,144 miles (+5,828)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,144 miles
    Test number
    306377525471
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront disc lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
    • NotePetrol cap seal cracking

  17. Pass79,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    836162784115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,316 miles (+4,648)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,316 miles
    Test number
    256562084163
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass74,668 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    758357203222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,666 miles (+5,211)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    106816303222
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear disc s corroded

  21. Pass69,455 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    227926592035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,269 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,269 miles
    Test number
    267551631400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,156 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    414377440143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,006 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,006 miles
    Test number
    273867649183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass49,006 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,006 miles
    Test number
    813617649175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,652 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,652 miles
    Test number
    644318148175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,094 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    430163747171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    972076946185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,456 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    740235846197
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD03 DLK

Does LD03 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DLK is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DLK?
The MOT on LD03 DLK is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DLK done?
LD03 DLK was recorded at 104,601 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has LD03 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DLK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 DLK 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 DLK find?
LD03 DLK passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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