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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 NVFMOT history

LD03 NVF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LD03 NVF 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 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,676 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 NVF
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
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 NVF was last recorded at 146,676 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,294 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
382 miles
Average per year
6,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,676 miles
  • 2025 – 146,294 miles
  • 2024 – 145,309 miles
  • 2023 – 143,784 miles
  • 2022 – 142,534 miles
  • 2021 – 142,087 miles
  • 2020 – 141,430 miles
  • 2019 – 139,348 miles
  • 2018 – 139,153 miles
  • 2017 – 137,257 miles
  • 2016 – 131,741 miles
  • 2015 – 121,335 miles
  • 2014 – 113,125 miles
  • 2013 – 105,381 miles
  • 2012 – 101,214 miles
  • 2011 – 90,177 miles
  • 2010 – 76,958 miles
  • 2009 – 61,084 miles
  • 2008 – 45,007 miles
  • 2007 – 25,485 miles
  • 2006 – 9,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,676 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,676 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,676 miles
    Test number
    546081945727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,294 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,294 miles
    Test number
    452756757217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,309 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,309 miles
    Test number
    374650889721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,784 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,784 miles
    Test number
    644798965701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,534 miles (+447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,534 miles
    Test number
    363539007802
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,087 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,087 miles
    Test number
    304709309421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,430 miles
    Test number
    268365636212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail141,423 miles (+2,075)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,423 miles
    Test number
    423704496403
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass139,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,348 miles
    Test number
    747856415704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail139,348 miles (+195)1 dangerous6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,348 miles
    Test number
    259197508886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower wishbone rear bush slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  11. Fail139,153 miles (+1,896)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,153 miles
    Test number
    331802913565
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass137,257 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,257 miles
    Test number
    742280464021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail137,257 miles (+5,516)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,257 miles
    Test number
    352377854899
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage On bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass131,741 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,741 miles
    Test number
    851041581261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail131,624 miles (+10,289)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,624 miles
    Test number
    889457968222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass121,335 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,335 miles
    Test number
    333966587903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front (front of wheel arch) wheel arch liner adrift

  17. Fail121,335 miles (+8,210)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,335 miles
    Test number
    421716028771
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front (front of wheel arch) wheel arch liner adrift

  18. Pass113,125 miles (+7,744)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,125 miles
    Test number
    636763394258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak from cam cover area
    • NoteWipers poor

  19. Pass105,381 miles (+4,167)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,381 miles
    Test number
    205781383250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass101,214 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    968947762149
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail101,214 miles (+11,037)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    265177062439
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass90,177 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,177 miles
    Test number
    437080841104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake discs badly worn

  23. Fail90,172 miles (+13,214)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,172 miles
    Test number
    116158331120
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake discs badly worn

  24. Pass76,958 miles (+468)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,958 miles
    Test number
    450519540104
    • NoteNearside rear hand brake slightly lagging
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  25. Fail76,490 miles (+15,406)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,490 miles
    Test number
    560714640126
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear hand brake slightly lagging
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  26. Pass61,084 miles (+16,077)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    340368149192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,007 miles (+19,522)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,007 miles
    Test number
    272460048171
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limit (2.0mm)
    • NoteObstruction to view encroaching more than 10mm in to zone A but is a permit and view not severely obstructed
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension lower arm rear (lollypop) bushes at time of test

  28. Pass25,485 miles (+16,151)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,485 miles
    Test number
    762701457164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

  29. Pass9,334 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,334 miles
    Test number
    860323756143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail9,319 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,319 miles
    Test number
    870374646139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LD03 NVF

Does LD03 NVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 NVF is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 NVF?
The MOT on LD03 NVF is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 NVF done?
LD03 NVF was recorded at 146,676 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,978 miles a year.
Has LD03 NVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 NVF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LD03 NVF 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 NVF find?
LD03 NVF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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