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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 OCPMOT history

LD03 OCP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 289,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LD03 OCP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
289,900 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 OCP
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
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 OCP was last recorded at 289,900 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 9,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
280,416 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,484 miles
Average per year
13,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 289,900 miles
  • 2025 – 280,416 miles
  • 2024 – 266,554 miles
  • 2023 – 254,793 miles
  • 2022 – 240,322 miles
  • 2021 – 228,023 miles
  • 2020 – 214,547 miles
  • 2019 – 200,576 miles
  • 2018 – 186,287 miles
  • 2017 – 170,377 miles
  • 2016 – 153,582 miles
  • 2015 – 139,462 miles
  • 2013 – 121,635 miles
  • 2012 – 116,685 miles
  • 2011 – 116,126 miles
  • 2010 – 105,989 miles
  • 2009 – 87,701 miles
  • 2008 – 67,080 miles
  • 2007 – 49,503 miles
  • 2006 – 27,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass289,900 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass289,900 miles (+9,484)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    289,900 miles
    Test number
    415146861505
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass280,416 miles (+13,862)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    280,416 miles
    Test number
    526983837294
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  3. Pass266,554 miles (+11,761)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    266,554 miles
    Test number
    498214822138
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass254,793 miles (+14,471)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    254,793 miles
    Test number
    614571598013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass240,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    240,322 miles
    Test number
    147988599035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from differential rear
  6. Fail240,322 miles (+12,299)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,322 miles
    Test number
    239700210484
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from differential rear
  7. Pass228,023 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    228,023 miles
    Test number
    639701253365
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc guard deteriorated
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from diff
  8. Fail228,023 miles (+13,476)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,023 miles
    Test number
    401890476030
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc guard deteriorated
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from diff
  9. Pass214,547 miles (+13,971)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    214,547 miles
    Test number
    750805925605
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexible brake hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from diff casing
  10. Pass200,576 miles (+14,289)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    200,576 miles
    Test number
    636356693623
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass186,287 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    186,287 miles
    Test number
    298600961515
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail186,287 miles (+15,910)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,287 miles
    Test number
    829898759465
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass170,377 miles (+16,795)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    170,377 miles
    Test number
    922345391633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not in home posistion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring not in home posistion
    • AdvisoryFuei cap sealing ring perrished
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak onto steering gaiter
  14. Pass153,582 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    153,582 miles
    Test number
    494768280705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail153,342 miles (+13,880)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,342 miles
    Test number
    697520196616
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass139,462 miles (+17,827)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    139,462 miles
    Test number
    628501145064
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn very low border line
    • NoteOff side had brake effort border line
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn
  17. Pass121,635 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    121,635 miles
    Test number
    478831143487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,685 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,685 miles
    Test number
    289223612353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,630 miles (+504)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,630 miles
    Test number
    185767102339
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass116,126 miles (+10,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,126 miles
    Test number
    738457101321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  21. Pass105,989 miles (+18,288)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    105,989 miles
    Test number
    634122350268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,701 miles (+20,621)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,701 miles
    Test number
    501185049252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,080 miles (+17,577)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    234822258244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear brake discs
  24. Pass49,503 miles (+22,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,503 miles
    Test number
    673835677035
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass27,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,430 miles
    Test number
    472877276064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 OCP

Does LD03 OCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 OCP is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 OCP?
The MOT on LD03 OCP is valid until 26 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 OCP done?
LD03 OCP was recorded at 289,900 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 13,158 miles a year.
Has LD03 OCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 OCP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 OCP 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 OCP find?
LD03 OCP passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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