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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 STZMOT history

LD03 STZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LD03 STZ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,009 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 STZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 STZ was last recorded at 124,009 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,767 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,242 miles
Average per year
5,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,009 miles
  • 2025 – 120,767 miles
  • 2024 – 116,322 miles
  • 2023 – 111,792 miles
  • 2022 – 108,859 miles
  • 2021 – 106,846 miles
  • 2019 – 104,331 miles
  • 2018 – 99,450 miles
  • 2017 – 92,744 miles
  • 2016 – 89,343 miles
  • 2015 – 86,021 miles
  • 2014 – 82,511 miles
  • 2013 – 76,113 miles
  • 2012 – 70,355 miles
  • 2011 – 66,552 miles
  • 2010 – 61,877 miles
  • 2009 – 54,683 miles
  • 2008 – 49,817 miles
  • 2007 – 36,332 miles
  • 2006 – 20,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut all round (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,009 miles (+3,242)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    728830539872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut all round (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,767 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,767 miles
    Test number
    401527348264
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLarge oil leak around transmission

  3. Fail120,676 miles (+4,354)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,676 miles
    Test number
    999144785619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall/visible when tyre is fully laden (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLarge oil leak around transmission

  4. Pass116,322 miles (+4,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,322 miles
    Test number
    900591267737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,792 miles (+2,933)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,792 miles
    Test number
    695835927525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,859 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,859 miles
    Test number
    133937415286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail108,845 miles (+1,999)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,845 miles
    Test number
    639415014816
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass106,846 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,846 miles
    Test number
    388862346099
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail106,846 miles (+2,515)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,846 miles
    Test number
    486577751084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,331 miles (+4,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,331 miles
    Test number
    678996444665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass99,450 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    137304015550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust system

  12. Fail99,450 miles (+6,706)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    277048514325
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust system

  13. Pass92,744 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,744 miles
    Test number
    243046688348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,343 miles (+3,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    749376222884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail86,021 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,021 miles
    Test number
    455025395112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass86,021 miles (+3,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,021 miles
    Test number
    607155295141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass82,511 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    339843634128
    • NoteOffside front brake binding
    • NoteWear and pitting both rear brake discs

  18. Fail82,511 miles (+6,398)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    268373034422
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding
    • NoteWear and pitting both rear brake discs

  19. Pass76,113 miles (+5,758)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    157924413174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass70,355 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    178687622012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,552 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,552 miles
    Test number
    177260621051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,877 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    462286720052
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass61,877 miles (+7,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    470476220059
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass54,683 miles (+4,866)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,683 miles
    Test number
    841427129044
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteSlight play on both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes.

  25. Pass49,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    372787608402
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail49,817 miles (+13,485)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    344354008283
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass36,332 miles (+15,988)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    180895317181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass20,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,344 miles
    Test number
    194858506105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 STZ

Does LD03 STZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 STZ is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 STZ?
The MOT on LD03 STZ is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 STZ done?
LD03 STZ was recorded at 124,009 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,096 miles a year.
Has LD03 STZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 STZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 STZ 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 STZ find?
LD03 STZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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