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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD03 LYHMOT history

LD03 LYH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

LD03 LYH 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 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
168,153 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LYH was last recorded at 168,153 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 3,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,360 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,793 miles
Average per year
7,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,153 miles
  • 2024 – 164,360 miles
  • 2023 – 158,976 miles
  • 2022 – 154,819 miles
  • 2021 – 151,830 miles
  • 2020 – 151,370 miles
  • 2019 – 136,641 miles
  • 2018 – 127,725 miles
  • 2017 – 117,792 miles
  • 2016 – 101,952 miles
  • 2015 – 85,526 miles
  • 2014 – 81,805 miles
  • 2013 – 75,802 miles
  • 2012 – 69,895 miles
  • 2011 – 63,512 miles
  • 2010 – 57,652 miles
  • 2009 – 49,348 miles
  • 2008 – 40,407 miles
  • 2007 – 30,652 miles
  • 2006 – 16,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,153 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,153 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,153 miles
    Test number
    827176745498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,360 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    164,360 miles
    Test number
    620987217369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,976 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,976 miles
    Test number
    851993967405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,819 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,819 miles
    Test number
    489630741079
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass151,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,830 miles
    Test number
    243773546216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail151,830 miles (+460)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,830 miles
    Test number
    787589216830
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    151,370 miles
    Test number
    360643737270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,361 miles (+14,720)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,361 miles
    Test number
    967535195039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass136,641 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,641 miles
    Test number
    560182098704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail136,638 miles (+8,913)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,638 miles
    Test number
    435217570640
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass127,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,725 miles
    Test number
    970884757294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail127,720 miles (+9,928)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,720 miles
    Test number
    568876367033
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass117,792 miles (+15,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,792 miles
    Test number
    717737729536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass101,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,952 miles
    Test number
    818482689097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail101,952 miles (+16,426)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,952 miles
    Test number
    280560435117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass85,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,526 miles
    Test number
    358497465120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,526 miles (+3,721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,526 miles
    Test number
    735917065119
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass81,805 miles (+6,003)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,805 miles
    Test number
    275036554148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s frontn tyre worn on outer edge

  19. Pass75,802 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,802 miles
    Test number
    565073463153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,895 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,895 miles
    Test number
    485311982137
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass69,895 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,895 miles
    Test number
    566281682174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,512 miles
    Test number
    559762271127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,512 miles (+5,860)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,512 miles
    Test number
    875602771162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass57,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,652 miles
    Test number
    403385570133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,650 miles (+8,302)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    363625070161
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass49,348 miles (+8,941)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,348 miles
    Test number
    720717869188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  27. Pass40,407 miles (+9,755)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,407 miles
    Test number
    281160778138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlastic and metel under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

  28. Pass30,652 miles (+13,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,652 miles
    Test number
    610777277185
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass16,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,825 miles
    Test number
    763962556151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 LYH

Does LD03 LYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 LYH expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LYH?
The MOT on LD03 LYH expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 LYH done?
LD03 LYH was recorded at 168,153 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 7,936 miles a year.
Has LD03 LYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LYH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 LYH 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 LYH find?
LD03 LYH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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