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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 ENTMOT history

LD03 ENT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LD03 ENT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,673 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 ENT
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
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 ENT was last recorded at 109,673 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 2,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2018: 78,289 miles, lower than 79,942 miles on 31 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,368 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,305 miles
Average per year
4,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,673 miles
  • 2025 – 107,368 miles
  • 2024 – 104,438 miles
  • 2023 – 101,900 miles
  • 2022 – 99,086 miles
  • 2021 – 95,969 miles
  • 2020 – 92,849 miles
  • 2019 – 85,870 miles
  • 2018 – 78,293 miles
  • 2017 – 79,942 miles
  • 2016 – 70,714 miles
  • 2015 – 66,221 miles
  • 2014 – 61,583 miles
  • 2013 – 49,421 miles
  • 2012 – 43,055 miles
  • 2011 – 36,468 miles
  • 2010 – 31,773 miles
  • 2009 – 25,192 miles
  • 2008 – 23,483 miles
  • 2007 – 19,229 miles
  • 2006 – 14,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,673 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,673 miles (+2,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,673 miles
    Test number
    181401538489
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass107,368 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    725106730018
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,317 miles (+2,879)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,317 miles
    Test number
    321686808969
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,438 miles (+2,538)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,438 miles
    Test number
    212232614308
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush just pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass101,900 miles (+35)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,900 miles
    Test number
    418741587881
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail101,865 miles (+2,779)2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,865 miles
    Test number
    727654073085
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,086 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,086 miles
    Test number
    736540493207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just above minimum requirements - would recommend adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroding slightly.

  8. Fail99,086 miles (+3,117)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,086 miles
    Test number
    254172567900
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just above minimum requirements - would recommend adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroding slightly.

  9. Pass95,969 miles (+3,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,969 miles
    Test number
    885317254964
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  10. Pass92,849 miles (+6,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,849 miles
    Test number
    254224548679
    • 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))

  11. Pass85,870 miles (+7,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,870 miles
    Test number
    262772964665
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  12. Pass78,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,293 miles
    Test number
    348539320681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear body surface corrosion

  13. Fail78,289 miles (-1,653)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    801666895063
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear body surface corrosion

  14. Pass79,942 miles (+9,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,942 miles
    Test number
    102307925034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass70,714 miles (+4,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,714 miles
    Test number
    791293900888
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  16. Pass66,221 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,221 miles
    Test number
    695158825072
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass61,583 miles (+12,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,583 miles
    Test number
    586351334080
    • 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)

  18. Fail49,421 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,421 miles
    Test number
    328073033014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass49,421 miles (+6,366)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,421 miles
    Test number
    459973333073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail43,055 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,055 miles
    Test number
    146604572410
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass43,055 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,055 miles
    Test number
    148384872089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,468 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    195283471495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,773 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,773 miles
    Test number
    343706170096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    731571959087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,192 miles (+1,709)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    354941759070
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass23,483 miles (+4,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,483 miles
    Test number
    623965988057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass19,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,229 miles
    Test number
    824541637028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,229 miles (+5,154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,229 miles
    Test number
    584171437051
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass14,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,075 miles
    Test number
    822137116061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail14,075 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,075 miles
    Test number
    323757416095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Questions about LD03 ENT

Does LD03 ENT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 ENT is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 ENT?
The MOT on LD03 ENT is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 ENT done?
LD03 ENT was recorded at 109,673 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 4,638 miles a year.
Has LD03 ENT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 ENT has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 ENT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 ENT find?
LD03 ENT passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides.

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