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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 LPJMOT history

LD03 LPJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LD03 LPJ black 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
193,122 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LPJ
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
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LPJ was last recorded at 193,122 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,122 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,122 miles
  • 2025 – 185,509 miles
  • 2024 – 181,466 miles
  • 2023 – 168,366 miles
  • 2022 – 153,593 miles
  • 2021 – 135,568 miles
  • 2020 – 121,783 miles
  • 2019 – 114,435 miles
  • 2018 – 111,087 miles
  • 2017 – 102,705 miles
  • 2016 – 96,521 miles
  • 2015 – 89,755 miles
  • 2014 – 82,444 miles
  • 2013 – 75,297 miles
  • 2012 – 68,810 miles
  • 2011 – 62,869 miles
  • 2010 – 57,071 miles
  • 2009 – 50,696 miles
  • 2008 – 44,938 miles
  • 2007 – 39,176 miles
  • 2006 – 15,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,122 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,122 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    193,122 miles
    Test number
    754474982062
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail193,122 miles (+7,613)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,122 miles
    Test number
    773346921080
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass185,509 miles (+47)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    185,509 miles
    Test number
    741117736243
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail185,462 miles (+3,996)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,462 miles
    Test number
    672755960957
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass181,466 miles (+13,100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,466 miles
    Test number
    194167481269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,366 miles (+14,773)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,366 miles
    Test number
    818001542166
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass153,593 miles (+18,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,593 miles
    Test number
    282309566809
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass135,568 miles (+13,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    651664683649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass121,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,783 miles
    Test number
    560988667957
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail121,783 miles (+7,348)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,783 miles
    Test number
    613957033313
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively corroded. (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass114,435 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    823958390647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,087 miles (+8,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,087 miles
    Test number
    429204009952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve corroded. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass102,705 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,705 miles
    Test number
    538110445755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,521 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,521 miles
    Test number
    386072227209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,755 miles (+7,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,755 miles
    Test number
    749407725128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass82,444 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,444 miles
    Test number
    185628324100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,297 miles (+6,487)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    906918323126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass68,810 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    925721822169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,869 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    148051631144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,071 miles (+6,375)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,071 miles
    Test number
    681434120124
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTyre pressure waring light on.

  21. Pass50,696 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,696 miles
    Test number
    330321419121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,938 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    264283718146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,176 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,176 miles
    Test number
    113094617129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,267 miles (+22,593)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,267 miles
    Test number
    870302377041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,674 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,674 miles
    Test number
    993260376087
    • NoteN/s front & rear tyre slight damage to side wall

Questions about LD03 LPJ

Does LD03 LPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 LPJ is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LPJ?
The MOT on LD03 LPJ is valid until 14 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 LPJ done?
LD03 LPJ was recorded at 193,122 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 8,616 miles a year.
Has LD03 LPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LPJ has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 LPJ 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 LPJ find?
LD03 LPJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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