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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 SPVMOT history

LD03 SPV is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LD03 SPV 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
60,645 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 SPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 SPV was last recorded at 60,645 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 6,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,472 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,173 miles
Average per year
2,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,645 miles
  • 2025 – 54,472 miles
  • 2018 – 54,454 miles
  • 2017 – 53,851 miles
  • 2016 – 53,224 miles
  • 2015 – 52,605 miles
  • 2014 – 52,156 miles
  • 2013 – 51,495 miles
  • 2012 – 50,822 miles
  • 2011 – 49,796 miles
  • 2010 – 48,954 miles
  • 2009 – 47,034 miles
  • 2008 – 35,820 miles
  • 2007 – 26,593 miles
  • 2006 – 11,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,645 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has minor damage

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Mudguard insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,645 miles (+6,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    249476744494
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has minor damage

  2. Pass54,472 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,472 miles
    Test number
    723045187829
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  3. Fail54,454 miles (+8)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    975962690717
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail54,446 miles (+595)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,446 miles
    Test number
    749061600788
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested too much blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass53,851 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    559897119905
    • AdvisoryOil leak dangerous

  6. Pass53,224 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    502435460423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim near side & off side front & rear (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  7. Fail53,207 miles (+602)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,207 miles
    Test number
    553245342414
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside (4.2.A.1a)

  8. Pass52,605 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,605 miles
    Test number
    978926245147
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteTailgate only opens on key remote

  9. Fail52,598 miles (+442)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    745796845179
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteTailgate only opens on key remote

  10. Pass52,156 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    877087074178
    • NoteNearside number plate lamp lens missing

  11. Fail52,154 miles (+659)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,154 miles
    Test number
    908085174196
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside number plate lamp lens missing

  12. Pass51,495 miles (+673)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,495 miles
    Test number
    935529673113
    • NoteBoth front windows tinted

  13. Pass50,822 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    356360082133
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  14. Fail50,815 miles (+1,019)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,815 miles
    Test number
    237169772491
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  15. Pass49,796 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    808798301217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,954 miles (+1,920)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,954 miles
    Test number
    873121780117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front windows tinted

  17. Pass47,034 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    972471489104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,974 miles (+11,154)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    552518969008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBlack window tint to both front and rear side windows and rear window

  19. Pass35,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    123529658425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,820 miles (+9,227)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    431377858035
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass26,593 miles (+15,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    101354497084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass11,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,525 miles
    Test number
    711091396076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 SPV

Does LD03 SPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 SPV is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 SPV?
The MOT on LD03 SPV is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 SPV done?
LD03 SPV was recorded at 60,645 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,398 miles a year.
Has LD03 SPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 SPV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LD03 SPV 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 SPV find?
LD03 SPV passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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