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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 LPXMOT history

LD03 LPX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 56,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LD03 LPX silver 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,019 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LPX was last recorded at 56,019 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2006: 2,208 miles, lower than 21,883 miles on 13 Mar 2006.

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
54,741 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,278 miles
Average per year
1,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,019 miles
  • 2025 – 54,741 miles
  • 2024 – 53,426 miles
  • 2023 – 51,777 miles
  • 2022 – 49,830 miles
  • 2021 – 47,681 miles
  • 2020 – 46,597 miles
  • 2019 – 45,445 miles
  • 2018 – 44,060 miles
  • 2017 – 42,628 miles
  • 2016 – 41,352 miles
  • 2015 – 39,470 miles
  • 2014 – 37,947 miles
  • 2013 – 36,818 miles
  • 2012 – 35,922 miles
  • 2011 – 35,526 miles
  • 2010 – 34,745 miles
  • 2009 – 33,727 miles
  • 2008 – 31,958 miles
  • 2007 – 30,367 miles
  • 2006 – 2,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,019 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,019 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,019 miles
    Test number
    588822599145
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,741 miles (+1,315)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    804717323621
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack suspect condition

  3. Pass53,426 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    358881198784
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail53,425 miles (+1,648)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,425 miles
    Test number
    866967972668
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,777 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,777 miles
    Test number
    377923347597
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail51,746 miles (+1,916)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    296899756663
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,830 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    688231667245
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail49,830 miles (+2,149)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    633285501599
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned backup lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,681 miles (+1,084)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    347877400459
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass46,597 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,597 miles
    Test number
    141453694935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,445 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,445 miles
    Test number
    414130603110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,060 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    307166033393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,628 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    138133279726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass41,352 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    934542850165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,470 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    379639075023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,947 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,947 miles
    Test number
    338131894060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,818 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    167937483446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,922 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,922 miles
    Test number
    717954782064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,526 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    747473871008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass34,745 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,745 miles
    Test number
    371460550096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    432330989050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,727 miles (+1,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    364610089072
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. Pass31,958 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,958 miles
    Test number
    193555378497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    493189467001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,367 miles (+28,159)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    951259267035
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass2,208 miles (-19,675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    2,208 miles
    Test number
    394015376024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,883 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,883 miles
    Test number
    600742576010
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON BOTH INNER & OUTER TREAD EDGES

Questions about LD03 LPX

Does LD03 LPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 LPX is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LPX?
The MOT on LD03 LPX is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 LPX done?
LD03 LPX was recorded at 56,019 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,677 miles a year.
Has LD03 LPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LPX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 LPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 LPX find?
LD03 LPX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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