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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD03 EBJMOT history

LD03 EBJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

LD03 EBJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2023
Mileage
147,738 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 EBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 EBJ was last recorded at 147,738 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,735 miles · 5 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,738 miles
  • 2021 – 137,536 miles
  • 2019 – 128,514 miles
  • 2017 – 126,424 miles
  • 2016 – 111,918 miles
  • 2015 – 92,400 miles
  • 2014 – 74,459 miles
  • 2013 – 60,319 miles
  • 2012 – 45,349 miles
  • 2011 – 33,804 miles
  • 2010 – 21,489 miles
  • 2009 – 19,803 miles
  • 2008 – 17,765 miles
  • 2006 – 12,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,738 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,738 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    147,738 miles
    Test number
    447496561637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,735 miles (+10,199)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,735 miles
    Test number
    527200849980
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,536 miles (+9,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,536 miles
    Test number
    807112638118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,514 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,514 miles
    Test number
    750976088204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,500 miles (+2,076)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,500 miles
    Test number
    329535079326
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect weld cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,424 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,424 miles
    Test number
    388545741467
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear and nearside rear have been covered with grease (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail126,120 miles (+14,202)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,120 miles
    Test number
    776540207011
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass111,918 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,918 miles
    Test number
    914531434563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail111,917 miles (+19,517)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,917 miles
    Test number
    517072823942
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass92,400 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    539424315055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,859 miles (+17,400)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,859 miles
    Test number
    949966405046
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass74,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,459 miles
    Test number
    839877604017
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail74,459 miles (+14,140)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,459 miles
    Test number
    185167804040
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass60,319 miles (+14,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    758607963063
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,349 miles (+11,545)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,349 miles
    Test number
    775911362003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,804 miles (+12,315)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    609671961078
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside wiper deteriorated

  17. Pass21,489 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,489 miles
    Test number
    470657850033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass19,803 miles (+2,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,803 miles
    Test number
    504502249069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass17,765 miles (+5,084)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,765 miles
    Test number
    753328228000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate not in clean condition but fully ledgable

  20. Pass12,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,681 miles
    Test number
    760906386094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 EBJ

Does LD03 EBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 EBJ expired on 18 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 EBJ?
The MOT on LD03 EBJ expired on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 EBJ done?
LD03 EBJ was recorded at 147,738 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 8,280 miles a year.
Has LD03 EBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 EBJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 EBJ 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 EBJ find?
LD03 EBJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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