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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 FTYMOT history

LD03 FTY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LD03 FTY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,938 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 FTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 FTY was last recorded at 117,938 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,815 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
3,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,938 miles
  • 2025 – 117,815 miles
  • 2024 – 117,623 miles
  • 2023 – 117,512 miles
  • 2022 – 117,428 miles
  • 2021 – 117,314 miles
  • 2020 – 117,149 miles
  • 2019 – 116,930 miles
  • 2018 – 116,549 miles
  • 2017 – 115,608 miles
  • 2016 – 112,108 miles
  • 2015 – 106,541 miles
  • 2014 – 102,925 miles
  • 2013 – 92,050 miles
  • 2012 – 87,621 miles
  • 2011 – 80,495 miles
  • 2010 – 76,836 miles
  • 2009 – 69,985 miles
  • 2008 – 64,656 miles
  • 2007 – 54,676 miles
  • 2006 – 39,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,938 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,938 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,938 miles
    Test number
    617444295352
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,815 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,815 miles
    Test number
    642613658883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,623 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    493735527993
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flange stud broken
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushs deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock upper dust cover insurcue
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,623 miles (+111)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    767628223654
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flange stud broken
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushs deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock upper dust cover insurcue
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,512 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,512 miles
    Test number
    276590128503
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearer bushs slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass117,428 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,428 miles
    Test number
    559135388337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (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. Pass117,314 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,314 miles
    Test number
    502660534258
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,314 miles (+165)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,314 miles
    Test number
    191921745597
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,149 miles (+219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,149 miles
    Test number
    773604653579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock top dust cover insurcue
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,930 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,930 miles
    Test number
    317867248660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,549 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,549 miles
    Test number
    512817351829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,608 miles (+3,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,608 miles
    Test number
    181481637926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBolt broken in front exhaust flange

  13. Pass112,108 miles (+195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,108 miles
    Test number
    454824111778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail111,913 miles (+5,372)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,913 miles
    Test number
    523730491769
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass106,541 miles (+3,616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,541 miles
    Test number
    181072221589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met minimum efficiency requirement indicating repair or adjustment is needed.

  16. Pass102,925 miles (+10,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,925 miles
    Test number
    778468164247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,050 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    818198383272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,621 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,621 miles
    Test number
    766247072290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,495 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    345429751255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,489 miles (+3,653)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,489 miles
    Test number
    389446751490
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass76,836 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    750846830236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,985 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    650528359205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres slight sidewall damage

  23. Fail69,983 miles (+5,327)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    323492759233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres slight sidewall damage

  24. Pass64,656 miles (+9,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,656 miles
    Test number
    162473458204
    • NoteRear number plate starting to fade

  25. Pass54,676 miles (+15,033)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,676 miles
    Test number
    822935897195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    273028586117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,643 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    592238386103
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LD03 FTY

Does LD03 FTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 FTY is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 FTY?
The MOT on LD03 FTY is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 FTY done?
LD03 FTY was recorded at 117,938 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,873 miles a year.
Has LD03 FTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 FTY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 FTY 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 FTY find?
LD03 FTY passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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