BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LD03 DVFMOT history
LD03 DVF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 157,793 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 DVF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 DVF was last recorded at 157,793 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Sept 2021: 18,401 miles, lower than 148,400 miles on 3 Sept 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 157,599 miles · 1 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 194 miles
- Average per year
- 5,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 157,793 miles
- 2023 – 156,599 miles
- 2022 – 151,873 miles
- 2021 – 18,401 miles
- 2020 – 147,199 miles
- 2019 – 144,759 miles
- 2018 – 142,261 miles
- 2017 – 139,955 miles
- 2016 – 136,839 miles
- 2015 – 134,293 miles
- 2014 – 124,211 miles
- 2013 – 118,813 miles
- 2012 – 114,313 miles
- 2011 – 107,031 miles
- 2010 – 100,047 miles
- 2008 – 83,498 miles
- 2007 – 66,078 miles
- 2006 – 47,999 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,793 miles
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,793 miles (+194)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 157,793 miles
- Test number
- 394941311324
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail157,599 miles (+1,000)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,599 miles
- Test number
- 634111893404
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass156,599 miles (+26)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 156,599 miles
- Test number
- 862405361702
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail156,573 miles (+4,700)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,573 miles
- Test number
- 778353336214
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 151,873 miles
- Test number
- 906309594229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,873 miles (+133,472)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,873 miles
- Test number
- 340002251643
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass18,401 miles (-129,999)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 18,401 miles
- Test number
- 578817065492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,400 miles (+1,201)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,400 miles
- Test number
- 853608417080
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,199 miles (+2,440)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 147,199 miles
- Test number
- 398595681392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,759 miles (+2,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 144,759 miles
- Test number
- 883308024352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,261 miles (+2,306)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 142,261 miles
- Test number
- 469994553488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,955 miles (+3,116)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 139,955 miles
- Test number
- 802484292917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,839 miles (+2,546)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 136,839 miles
- Test number
- 203488766017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,293 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 134,293 miles
- Test number
- 838717275170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Fail134,293 miles (+10,082)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,293 miles
- Test number
- 668167975119
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Pass124,211 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 124,211 miles
- Test number
- 906822924174
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre starting to deteriorate inside tread
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn very close to cords but not exposing cords
Fail124,211 miles (+5,398)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,211 miles
- Test number
- 518932924155
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre starting to deteriorate inside tread
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn very close to cords but not exposing cords
Pass118,813 miles (+4,500)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 118,813 miles
- Test number
- 205184713481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,313 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 114,313 miles
- Test number
- 249808012460
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail114,313 miles (+7,282)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,313 miles
- Test number
- 725270112162
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass107,031 miles (+6,984)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 107,031 miles
- Test number
- 105437691475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,047 miles (+212)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 100,047 miles
- Test number
- 794279960050
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail99,835 miles (+16,337)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,835 miles
- Test number
- 691024960069
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass83,498 miles (+17,420)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 83,498 miles
- Test number
- 152190518305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,078 miles (+18,079)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 66,078 miles
- Test number
- 761228947228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,999 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 47,999 miles
- Test number
- 533499286076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,998 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,998 miles
- Test number
- 180769886061
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about LD03 DVF
- Does LD03 DVF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 DVF expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 DVF?
- The MOT on LD03 DVF expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 DVF done?
- LD03 DVF was recorded at 157,793 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 5,915 miles a year.
- Has LD03 DVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 DVF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD03 DVF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD03 DVF find?
- LD03 DVF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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