BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LD03 EERMOT history
LD03 EER is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,880 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 76,880 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 EER
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 EER was last recorded at 76,880 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,878 miles · 22 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,880 miles
- 2025 – 76,878 miles
- 2023 – 76,689 miles
- 2022 – 67,174 miles
- 2021 – 60,587 miles
- 2020 – 58,217 miles
- 2019 – 57,020 miles
- 2017 – 53,847 miles
- 2015 – 47,943 miles
- 2014 – 41,341 miles
- 2013 – 40,096 miles
- 2012 – 38,351 miles
- 2010 – 38,084 miles
- 2008 – 36,361 miles
- 2007 – 33,285 miles
- 2006 – 28,771 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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, 2021–2025
Exhaust join after catalytic converter wearing thin.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From power steering reservoir.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,880 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 76,880 miles
- Test number
- 769359539859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing
- 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))
Fail76,880 miles (+2)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,880 miles
- Test number
- 398682351649
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing
- 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))
Pass76,878 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 76,878 miles
- Test number
- 431606216388
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail76,878 miles (+189)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,878 miles
- Test number
- 386688876316
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass76,689 miles (+4,619)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 76,689 miles
- Test number
- 972541797205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,070 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 72,070 miles
- Test number
- 410400940231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,067 miles (+4,893)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,067 miles
- Test number
- 469285638690
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Pass67,174 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 67,174 miles
- Test number
- 778962285820
- AdvisoryExhaust join after catalytic converter wearing thin.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component From power steering reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
Fail67,169 miles (+6,582)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,169 miles
- Test number
- 833400892047
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated. (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust join after catalytic converter wearing thin.
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component From power steering reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
Pass60,587 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 60,587 miles
- Test number
- 430898541482
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front join bolt starting to deteriorate. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear to middle next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper slightly detached from vehicle.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Indicator intensity slightly reduced.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail60,587 miles (+2,370)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,587 miles
- Test number
- 391294752855
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front join bolt starting to deteriorate. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear to middle next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper slightly detached from vehicle.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Indicator intensity slightly reduced.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,217 miles (+1,197)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 58,217 miles
- Test number
- 881510404568
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust
Fail57,020 miles (+3,173)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,020 miles
- Test number
- 682728263806
- MajorPosition lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass53,847 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 53,847 miles
- Test number
- 777714323670
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail53,847 miles (+5,904)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,847 miles
- Test number
- 148100877565
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass47,943 miles (+6,602)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 47,943 miles
- Test number
- 399654434346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,341 miles (+1,245)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 41,341 miles
- Test number
- 389788164185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,096 miles (+1,745)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 40,096 miles
- Test number
- 158942223330
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,351 miles (+267)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 38,351 miles
- Test number
- 508816862156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,084 miles (+1,723)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 38,084 miles
- Test number
- 342292930152
- NoteRear brake disc's rusty advise
- NoteRear tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise
Pass36,361 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,361 miles
- Test number
- 303114068172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,359 miles (+3,074)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,359 miles
- Test number
- 773043468170
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass33,285 miles (+4,514)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 33,285 miles
- Test number
- 940204927070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 28,771 miles
- Test number
- 833813306298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 EER
- Does LD03 EER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 EER is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 EER?
- The MOT on LD03 EER is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD03 EER done?
- LD03 EER was recorded at 76,880 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,455 miles a year.
- Has LD03 EER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 EER has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD03 EER 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 EER find?
- LD03 EER passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracked; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged missing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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