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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,991 cc

LD03 EBVMOT history

LD03 EBV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

LD03 EBV silver 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 19 Jun 2024
Mileage
98,972 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 EBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 EBV was last recorded at 98,972 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 15,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,138 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
15,834 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,972 miles
  • 2022 – 83,138 miles
  • 2021 – 82,467 miles
  • 2020 – 81,707 miles
  • 2019 – 79,983 miles
  • 2018 – 78,300 miles
  • 2017 – 75,928 miles
  • 2016 – 70,896 miles
  • 2015 – 68,049 miles
  • 2014 – 64,513 miles
  • 2013 – 60,815 miles
  • 2012 – 58,265 miles
  • 2011 – 55,510 miles
  • 2010 – 51,988 miles
  • 2009 – 41,542 miles
  • 2008 – 26,985 miles
  • 2007 – 20,334 miles
  • 2006 – 17,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,972 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    951696761420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,972 miles (+15,834)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    215314267197
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,138 miles
    Test number
    161405034116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,138 miles (+671)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,138 miles
    Test number
    252701887109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,467 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,467 miles
    Test number
    803458905471
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,450 miles (+743)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,450 miles
    Test number
    416101234886
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,707 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    796637204633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,983 miles (+1,683)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,983 miles
    Test number
    859720995729
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4mm crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass78,300 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    154163801351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,299 miles (+2,371)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,299 miles
    Test number
    397696319104
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass75,928 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,928 miles
    Test number
    919368548182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,896 miles (+2,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,896 miles
    Test number
    426770930679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass68,049 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,049 miles
    Test number
    705402415181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,513 miles (+3,698)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,513 miles
    Test number
    939623514130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteM/s/f ans n/s/r tyres getting low

  15. Pass60,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,815 miles
    Test number
    196663713118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,812 miles (+2,547)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    317533213147
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass58,265 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,265 miles
    Test number
    449889002123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,510 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,510 miles
    Test number
    527266511186
    • NoteRear discs poor

  19. Fail55,510 miles (+3,522)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,510 miles
    Test number
    277281311174
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear discs poor

  20. Pass51,988 miles (+10,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    434307010138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,542 miles (+14,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    583741499066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass26,985 miles (+6,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,985 miles
    Test number
    463983898097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass20,334 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,334 miles
    Test number
    161033277039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,739 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,739 miles
    Test number
    322356976043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall perished
    • NoteSmall cuts in all tyres(tread side)

Questions about LD03 EBV

Does LD03 EBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 EBV expired on 19 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 EBV?
The MOT on LD03 EBV expired on 19 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 EBV done?
LD03 EBV was recorded at 98,972 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has LD03 EBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 EBV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 EBV 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 EBV find?
LD03 EBV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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