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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD03 KPEMOT history

LD03 KPE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 164,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LD03 KPE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,798 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 KPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 KPE was last recorded at 164,798 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2022: 136,476 miles, lower than 137,679 miles on 18 Mar 2021.

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
159,466 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,332 miles
Average per year
7,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,798 miles
  • 2025 – 159,466 miles
  • 2024 – 144,473 miles
  • 2023 – 137,858 miles
  • 2022 – 136,476 miles
  • 2021 – 137,679 miles
  • 2020 – 133,203 miles
  • 2019 – 129,193 miles
  • 2018 – 124,685 miles
  • 2017 – 115,169 miles
  • 2016 – 107,545 miles
  • 2015 – 96,134 miles
  • 2013 – 89,062 miles
  • 2012 – 82,677 miles
  • 2011 – 76,221 miles
  • 2010 – 65,211 miles
  • 2009 – 55,447 miles
  • 2008 – 44,592 miles
  • 2007 – 35,649 miles
  • 2006 – 27,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,798 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Gearbox oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,798 miles (+5,332)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,798 miles
    Test number
    433464998112
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass159,466 miles (+14,993)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,466 miles
    Test number
    393929099669
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint has slight blow / leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,473 miles (+6,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,473 miles
    Test number
    117041818399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,858 miles
    Test number
    944549378863
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  5. Fail137,858 miles (+1,382)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,858 miles
    Test number
    609954020906
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  6. Pass136,476 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,476 miles
    Test number
    516301772057
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail136,476 miles (-1,203)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,476 miles
    Test number
    484703155287
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass137,679 miles (+3,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,679 miles
    Test number
    356852326743
    • 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))

  9. Fail134,671 miles (+1,468)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,671 miles
    Test number
    536172200600
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass133,203 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,203 miles
    Test number
    736754667595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    129,193 miles
    Test number
    616490318536
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail129,193 miles (+4,508)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,193 miles
    Test number
    550263041895
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass124,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,685 miles
    Test number
    948974078172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,685 miles (+9,516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,685 miles
    Test number
    352206951690
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass115,169 miles (+7,624)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,169 miles
    Test number
    931242560901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,545 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    225341169405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  17. Fail107,544 miles (+11,410)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,544 miles
    Test number
    591445910561
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  18. Pass96,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,134 miles
    Test number
    565458205011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,134 miles (+7,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,134 miles
    Test number
    186888005013
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass89,062 miles (+6,385)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    215126993224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass82,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,677 miles
    Test number
    858863812353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,677 miles (+6,456)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,677 miles
    Test number
    735232812384
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass76,221 miles (+11,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    375324581477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,211 miles (+9,764)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,211 miles
    Test number
    112864770288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,447 miles (+10,855)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    790871979285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,592 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    371686928293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,649 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    590249917220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,571 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,571 miles
    Test number
    880323346290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,570 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    123321546298
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 KPE

Does LD03 KPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 KPE is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 KPE?
The MOT on LD03 KPE is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 KPE done?
LD03 KPE was recorded at 164,798 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 7,065 miles a year.
Has LD03 KPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 KPE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 KPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 KPE find?
LD03 KPE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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