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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 SPZMOT history

LD03 SPZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 72,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LD03 SPZ 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 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,526 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 SPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 SPZ was last recorded at 72,526 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,399 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,127 miles
Average per year
2,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,526 miles
  • 2025 – 68,399 miles
  • 2024 – 65,015 miles
  • 2023 – 63,829 miles
  • 2022 – 61,952 miles
  • 2021 – 60,437 miles
  • 2020 – 59,694 miles
  • 2019 – 57,627 miles
  • 2018 – 54,998 miles
  • 2017 – 53,105 miles
  • 2016 – 50,461 miles
  • 2015 – 47,057 miles
  • 2014 – 44,424 miles
  • 2013 – 42,123 miles
  • 2012 – 39,854 miles
  • 2011 – 37,674 miles
  • 2010 – 35,252 miles
  • 2009 – 32,194 miles
  • 2008 – 28,704 miles
  • 2007 – 23,765 miles
  • 2006 – 18,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,526 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres outer sidewall has cut or damage!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre it has been run over and inner and outer sidewall damage, replace ASAP!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side tyres outer sidewall has cut or damage!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,526 miles (+4,127)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,526 miles
    Test number
    587411330714
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,399 miles
    Test number
    963489886403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail68,399 miles (+3,384)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,399 miles
    Test number
    998767433967
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,015 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,015 miles
    Test number
    287627663366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres outer sidewall has cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre it has been run over and inner and outer sidewall damage, replace ASAP!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side tyres outer sidewall has cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covered with oil damp, oil leak!!

  5. Fail65,004 miles (+1,175)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    879007347036
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres outer sidewall has cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre it has been run over and inner and outer sidewall damage, replace ASAP!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side tyres outer sidewall has cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covered with oil damp, oil leak!!

  6. Pass63,829 miles (+1,877)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,829 miles
    Test number
    577164854399
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass61,952 miles (+1,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    746605458766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,437 miles (+743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    934556137258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch cover slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,694 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    288318990824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail59,694 miles (+2,067)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    559107424144
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass57,627 miles (+2,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,627 miles
    Test number
    547012405514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass54,998 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    690781969528
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre also has minor cuts in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is bald on inner edge and has multiple cuts in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail54,998 miles (+1,893)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    615522074138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre also has minor cuts in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is bald on inner edge and has multiple cuts in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass53,105 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    654753831820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cuts in their sidewalls
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail53,105 miles (+2,644)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    428332010409
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cuts in their sidewalls
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass50,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,461 miles
    Test number
    775683803298
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail50,461 miles (+3,404)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,461 miles
    Test number
    811846123839
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage, strong advise
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge, strong advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass47,057 miles (+1)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,057 miles
    Test number
    645948515157
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail47,056 miles (+2,632)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,056 miles
    Test number
    145417115175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass44,424 miles (+2,301)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    436812634106
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteOil level low

  21. Pass42,123 miles (+323)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    417518223104
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage, strong advice
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level low

  22. Fail41,800 miles (+1,946)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    247950223101
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage, strong advice
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level low

  23. Pass39,854 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,854 miles
    Test number
    809450432188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,674 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,674 miles
    Test number
    718317631113
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail37,674 miles (+2,422)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,674 miles
    Test number
    549587731182
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass35,252 miles (+3,058)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,252 miles
    Test number
    304763930120
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDamaged to off side front tyre wall
    • NoteSlight cut on passenger side front tyre

  27. Pass32,194 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,194 miles
    Test number
    820605839142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,704 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,704 miles
    Test number
    214740448107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,430 miles (+4,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,430 miles
    Test number
    730292698066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass23,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,765 miles
    Test number
    362503387098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,765 miles (+5,646)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,765 miles
    Test number
    384563487046
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  32. Pass18,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,119 miles
    Test number
    821614486042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 SPZ

Does LD03 SPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 SPZ is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 SPZ?
The MOT on LD03 SPZ is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 SPZ done?
LD03 SPZ was recorded at 72,526 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
Has LD03 SPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 SPZ has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 SPZ 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 SPZ find?
LD03 SPZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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