BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LD03 DOUMOT history
LD03 DOU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 166,405 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,956 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 DOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 DOU was last recorded at 166,405 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 166,404 miles · 3 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,956 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,405 miles
- 2024 – 160,634 miles
- 2023 – 158,845 miles
- 2022 – 156,248 miles
- 2021 – 154,686 miles
- 2020 – 152,788 miles
- 2019 – 147,430 miles
- 2018 – 140,397 miles
- 2017 – 133,533 miles
- 2016 – 126,127 miles
- 2015 – 118,780 miles
- 2014 – 113,176 miles
- 2013 – 109,823 miles
- 2012 – 106,631 miles
- 2011 – 104,286 miles
- 2010 – 99,820 miles
- 2009 – 90,602 miles
- 2008 – 79,033 miles
- 2007 – 61,812 miles
- 2006 – 46,085 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,405 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT EXHAUST DUE TO UNDERTRAYRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,405 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 166,405 miles
- Test number
- 858350099762
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT EXHAUST DUE TO UNDERTRAY
Fail166,404 miles (+5,770)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,404 miles
- Test number
- 965044991476
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CRACKED MID SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT EXHAUST DUE TO UNDERTRAY
Pass160,634 miles (+1,789)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 160,634 miles
- Test number
- 779554481673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,845 miles (+2,597)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 158,845 miles
- Test number
- 458083579447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit 1.5mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass156,248 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 156,248 miles
- Test number
- 434849868897
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail156,235 miles (+1,549)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,235 miles
- Test number
- 279519877397
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,686 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 154,686 miles
- Test number
- 823143883321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,617 miles (+1,829)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,617 miles
- Test number
- 219730240059
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass152,788 miles (+33)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 152,788 miles
- Test number
- 830600821059
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail152,755 miles (+5,325)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,755 miles
- Test number
- 370952695699
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass147,430 miles (+221)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 147,430 miles
- Test number
- 638452356233
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail147,209 miles (+6,812)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,209 miles
- Test number
- 109037014676
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn & tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn & tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass140,397 miles (+81)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 140,397 miles
- Test number
- 598896126264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose perished
Fail140,316 miles (+6,783)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,316 miles
- Test number
- 805340638625
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose perished
Pass133,533 miles (+7,406)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 133,533 miles
- Test number
- 868229077744
- AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi hose perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper clip missing
Pass126,127 miles (+7,347)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 126,127 miles
- Test number
- 206448046084
- AdvisoryFront front brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn low
- AdvisoryBrake pads worn low
Pass118,780 miles (+5,604)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2016
- Odometer
- 118,780 miles
- Test number
- 306687205164
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low
- NoteNear side rear brake disc corroded
- NoteOff side front brake disc corroded
Pass113,176 miles (+3,353)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 113,176 miles
- Test number
- 849630604114
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNear side wiper judders on screen
Pass109,823 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 109,823 miles
- Test number
- 857985613121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,808 miles (+3,177)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,808 miles
- Test number
- 867954813144
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,631 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 106,631 miles
- Test number
- 799392322156
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail106,627 miles (+2,341)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,627 miles
- Test number
- 109121322180
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass104,286 miles (+4,466)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 104,286 miles
- Test number
- 486465491063
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass99,820 miles (+9,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 99,820 miles
- Test number
- 151527290455
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass90,602 miles (+11,569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2010
- Odometer
- 90,602 miles
- Test number
- 710405809110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass79,033 miles (+17,221)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2009
- Odometer
- 79,033 miles
- Test number
- 173522518107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,812 miles (+15,727)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 61,812 miles
- Test number
- 164728607108
- NoteWindscreen washers slightly weak
Pass46,085 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 46,085 miles
- Test number
- 253864926173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,054 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 46,054 miles
- Test number
- 193041086437
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD03 DOU
- Does LD03 DOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DOU is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 DOU?
- The MOT on LD03 DOU is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD03 DOU done?
- LD03 DOU was recorded at 166,405 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 5,956 miles a year.
- Has LD03 DOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 DOU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD03 DOU 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 DOU find?
- LD03 DOU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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