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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,000 cc

LD03 DMOMOT history

LD03 DMO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LD03 DMO 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,054 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DMO was last recorded at 116,054 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 4,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,065 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,989 miles
Average per year
5,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,054 miles
  • 2025 – 111,065 miles
  • 2024 – 105,251 miles
  • 2023 – 102,069 miles
  • 2022 – 92,628 miles
  • 2021 – 84,601 miles
  • 2020 – 77,532 miles
  • 2019 – 71,433 miles
  • 2018 – 64,788 miles
  • 2017 – 63,208 miles
  • 2016 – 60,927 miles
  • 2015 – 59,391 miles
  • 2014 – 56,955 miles
  • 2013 – 41,170 miles
  • 2012 – 30,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,054 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm slight movement in bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,054 miles (+4,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,054 miles
    Test number
    489029135043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass111,065 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,065 miles
    Test number
    973342613994
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail111,065 miles (+5,814)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,065 miles
    Test number
    821519183257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass105,251 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    792100384969
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps faulty switch (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated metal part corroded (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail105,250 miles (+3,181)1 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,250 miles
    Test number
    809949191095
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on subframe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps faulty switch (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated metal part corroded (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,069 miles (+9,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,069 miles
    Test number
    856311438894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,628 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,628 miles
    Test number
    601834113957
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail92,628 miles (+8,027)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,628 miles
    Test number
    413477197458
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,601 miles (+42)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,601 miles
    Test number
    231301626745
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail84,559 miles (+7,027)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    550362030745
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,532 miles (+88)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,532 miles
    Test number
    851904826878
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm slight movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on body around rear subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail77,444 miles (+6,011)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,444 miles
    Test number
    217522711842
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm slight movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on body around rear subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,433 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    71,433 miles
    Test number
    720037087242
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail71,401 miles (+6,613)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,401 miles
    Test number
    192274532924
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass64,788 miles (+1,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,788 miles
    Test number
    779361501313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass63,208 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    756251103240
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes are binding slightly
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail63,190 miles (+2,263)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    920747441714
    • FailureEmissions not tested No smoke flow detected (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes are binding slightly
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass60,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    364549802386
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  19. Fail60,927 miles (+1,536)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    517561827471
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  20. Pass59,391 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,391 miles
    Test number
    731100937083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    318987564485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,955 miles (+5,672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    767346264232
    • 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)

  23. Pass51,283 miles (+10,113)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    738274284094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,170 miles (+10,758)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,170 miles
    Test number
    767550783097
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  25. Pass30,412 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,412 miles
    Test number
    915211082076
    • NoteFront discs worn

Questions about LD03 DMO

Does LD03 DMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DMO is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DMO?
The MOT on LD03 DMO is valid until 4 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 DMO done?
LD03 DMO was recorded at 116,054 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,968 miles a year.
Has LD03 DMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DMO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 DMO 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 DMO find?
LD03 DMO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear subframe corroded.

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