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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD03 DPKMOT history

LD03 DPK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LD03 DPK 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 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,861 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DPK was last recorded at 84,861 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,459 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,402 miles
Average per year
3,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,861 miles
  • 2025 – 81,459 miles
  • 2024 – 81,423 miles
  • 2023 – 79,615 miles
  • 2022 – 73,743 miles
  • 2021 – 69,073 miles
  • 2020 – 65,348 miles
  • 2019 – 59,741 miles
  • 2018 – 55,267 miles
  • 2017 – 51,160 miles
  • 2016 – 48,566 miles
  • 2015 – 46,094 miles
  • 2014 – 44,094 miles
  • 2013 – 40,134 miles
  • 2012 – 36,822 miles
  • 2011 – 34,295 miles
  • 2010 – 31,963 miles
  • 2009 – 28,447 miles
  • 2008 – 25,210 miles
  • 2007 – 20,456 miles
  • 2006 – 15,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,861 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers deteriorated/corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,861 miles (+3,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    640116395780
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers deteriorated/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass81,459 miles (+36)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,459 miles
    Test number
    705080735979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass81,423 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,423 miles
    Test number
    592587185262
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,414 miles (+1,799)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    176164779828
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,615 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    209518778331
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,615 miles (+5,872)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    109665561148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,743 miles
    Test number
    557852848550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,743 miles (+4,670)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,743 miles
    Test number
    520951516707
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass69,073 miles (+3,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    430334507887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass65,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,348 miles
    Test number
    407661018315
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail65,347 miles (+5,606)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,347 miles
    Test number
    250057904439
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass59,741 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,741 miles
    Test number
    907450601107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive large oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate faded (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail59,729 miles (+4,462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    865032844307
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive large oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate faded (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass55,267 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    189950604804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,160 miles (+2,594)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,160 miles
    Test number
    350622613817
    • DangerousFront Oil leak

  16. Pass48,566 miles (+2,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,566 miles
    Test number
    970526041613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass46,094 miles (+2,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,094 miles
    Test number
    205618075040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail44,094 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    418765284058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass44,094 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    748555484042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass40,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    648828173003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail40,134 miles (+3,312)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    977938473074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass36,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,822 miles
    Test number
    388996762079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Fail36,822 miles (+2,527)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,822 miles
    Test number
    805996462021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass34,295 miles (+2,332)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,295 miles
    Test number
    137141981056
    • 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)
    • NoteBelly pan fitted

  25. Pass31,963 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,963 miles
    Test number
    650307170003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,447 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,447 miles
    Test number
    861289089047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,210 miles (+4,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,210 miles
    Test number
    464098288069
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass20,456 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,456 miles
    Test number
    951211787036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,355 miles
    Test number
    532354686024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,355 miles
    Test number
    770094386031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DPK

Does LD03 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DPK is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DPK?
The MOT on LD03 DPK is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DPK done?
LD03 DPK was recorded at 84,861 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,394 miles a year.
Has LD03 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DPK has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 DPK 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 DPK find?
LD03 DPK passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: both rear shock absorbers deteriorated/corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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