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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD03 DVKMOT history

LD03 DVK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

LD03 DVK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2023
Mileage
84,991 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DVK was last recorded at 84,991 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,157 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
2,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,991 miles
  • 2021 – 84,157 miles
  • 2020 – 82,017 miles
  • 2019 – 81,075 miles
  • 2018 – 80,253 miles
  • 2017 – 78,824 miles
  • 2016 – 77,366 miles
  • 2015 – 74,341 miles
  • 2014 – 70,165 miles
  • 2012 – 61,813 miles
  • 2011 – 59,978 miles
  • 2010 – 57,866 miles
  • 2008 – 50,268 miles
  • 2007 – 48,648 miles
  • 2006 – 36,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,991 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,991 miles (+834)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    911617622511
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass84,157 miles (+2,140)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,157 miles
    Test number
    304541160769
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,017 miles (+942)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    670281790581
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    601719947385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,075 miles (+822)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    367705599720
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,253 miles
    Test number
    828823650064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,253 miles (+1,429)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,253 miles
    Test number
    581303958198
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    757719468990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,824 miles (+1,458)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    303129438238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass77,366 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,366 miles
    Test number
    110236902927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,258 miles (+2,917)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,258 miles
    Test number
    798483953981
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass74,341 miles (+4,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    286587565477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass70,165 miles (+61)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    788672584177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail70,104 miles (+8,291)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,104 miles
    Test number
    119868474185
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail61,813 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,813 miles
    Test number
    399197752376
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteOffside rear number plate light cover missing

  16. Pass61,813 miles (+1,835)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,813 miles
    Test number
    558927852353
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteOffside rear number plate light cover missing

  17. Pass59,978 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    347481251333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    353475840360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,866 miles (+4,165)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    780525740327
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass53,701 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,701 miles
    Test number
    461976800061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,690 miles (+3,422)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    171865000422
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre badley worn both edges 225/45/17

  22. Pass50,268 miles (+1,620)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,268 miles
    Test number
    452647058465
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on inner wall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre heavy wear inner edge

  23. Fail48,648 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,648 miles
    Test number
    250022767386
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCover missing from rear o/s no plate lamp
    • NoteDamage to n/s r

  24. Pass48,648 miles (+5,393)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,648 miles
    Test number
    880762367348
    • NoteCover missing from rear o/s no plate lamp
    • NoteDamage to n/s r

  25. Pass43,255 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    102753007058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDAMAGE TO N/S/R

  26. Fail43,255 miles (+6,617)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    830643007054
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDAMAGE TO N/S/R

  27. Pass36,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    752247306093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,638 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    590117906053
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LD03 DVK

Does LD03 DVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 DVK expired on 5 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DVK?
The MOT on LD03 DVK expired on 5 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 DVK done?
LD03 DVK was recorded at 84,991 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 2,879 miles a year.
Has LD03 DVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DVK has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LD03 DVK 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 DVK find?
LD03 DVK passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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