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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD03 HYPMOT history

LD03 HYP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 208,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2024.

LD03 HYP blue 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 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
208,219 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 HYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 HYP was last recorded at 208,219 miles on 13 Jan 2024, 4,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,502 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,717 miles
Average per year
9,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 208,219 miles
  • 2022 – 203,502 miles
  • 2021 – 191,855 miles
  • 2020 – 190,034 miles
  • 2019 – 186,178 miles
  • 2018 – 176,932 miles
  • 2017 – 167,047 miles
  • 2016 – 154,688 miles
  • 2015 – 145,970 miles
  • 2014 – 132,768 miles
  • 2013 – 125,273 miles
  • 2012 – 120,622 miles
  • 2011 – 111,239 miles
  • 2010 – 94,013 miles
  • 2009 – 79,425 miles
  • 2008 – 61,894 miles
  • 2007 – 47,379 miles
  • 2006 – 31,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,219 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    208,219 miles
    Test number
    898481205696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail208,219 miles (+4,717)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,219 miles
    Test number
    400980874301
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass203,502 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,502 miles
    Test number
    721461256060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail203,502 miles (+11,647)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,502 miles
    Test number
    924397237497
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass191,855 miles (+1,821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    191,855 miles
    Test number
    646357786585
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass190,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    190,034 miles
    Test number
    991374391181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail190,034 miles (+3,856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,034 miles
    Test number
    840826957652
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass186,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    186,178 miles
    Test number
    867623551913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail186,178 miles (+9,246)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,178 miles
    Test number
    291928461495
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass176,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    176,932 miles
    Test number
    382482276271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail176,932 miles (+9,885)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,932 miles
    Test number
    378925602714
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass167,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,047 miles
    Test number
    905287251269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight noise
  13. Fail167,047 miles (+12,359)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,047 miles
    Test number
    410080726550
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight noise
  14. Pass154,688 miles (+8,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    154,688 miles
    Test number
    339131103000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass145,970 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,970 miles
    Test number
    159063585459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,965 miles (+13,197)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,965 miles
    Test number
    169422285029
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/R Shock absorber weak
  17. Pass132,768 miles (+7,495)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,768 miles
    Test number
    448023984066
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass125,273 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    757786763000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,622 miles (+9,383)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,622 miles
    Test number
    428196562078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,239 miles (+17,226)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    111,239 miles
    Test number
    579943681026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,013 miles
    Test number
    112352680064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,013 miles (+14,588)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,013 miles
    Test number
    671712980092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass79,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    220150029489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail79,425 miles (+17,531)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    734140629192
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass61,894 miles (+14,515)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    881177368061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,379 miles (+16,253)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,379 miles
    Test number
    671740187061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    552737966004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 HYP

Does LD03 HYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 HYP expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 HYP?
The MOT on LD03 HYP expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 HYP done?
LD03 HYP was recorded at 208,219 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2024, an average of 9,921 miles a year.
Has LD03 HYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 HYP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 HYP 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 HYP find?
LD03 HYP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear, and 2 more.

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