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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 SUVMOT history

LD03 SUV is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LD03 SUV 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,001 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 SUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 SUV was last recorded at 145,001 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 1,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,040 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,961 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,001 miles
  • 2024 – 143,040 miles
  • 2023 – 142,895 miles
  • 2022 – 142,021 miles
  • 2021 – 140,730 miles
  • 2020 – 138,353 miles
  • 2019 – 135,203 miles
  • 2018 – 131,556 miles
  • 2017 – 127,568 miles
  • 2015 – 123,610 miles
  • 2014 – 116,018 miles
  • 2013 – 109,362 miles
  • 2012 – 106,246 miles
  • 2011 – 102,711 miles
  • 2010 – 97,589 miles
  • 2009 – 90,700 miles
  • 2008 – 79,404 miles
  • 2007 – 65,848 miles
  • 2006 – 48,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHazard switch cap damaged but operating correctly

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.

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,001 miles
    Test number
    983092133086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHazard switch cap damaged but operating correctly

  2. Fail144,990 miles (+1,950)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,990 miles
    Test number
    920316010488
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,040 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,040 miles
    Test number
    292845486273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,895 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    953256608699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,021 miles (+1,291)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,021 miles
    Test number
    210822026366
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass140,730 miles (+2,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,730 miles
    Test number
    344321978331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass138,353 miles (+3,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,353 miles
    Test number
    979546541231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,203 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,203 miles
    Test number
    933499074192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,556 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,556 miles
    Test number
    935571905970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,568 miles (+3,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,568 miles
    Test number
    338023479216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass123,610 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,610 miles
    Test number
    176765522537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,018 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,018 miles
    Test number
    135778344226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,362 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    599286593178
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteEML on

  14. Fail109,352 miles (+3,106)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,352 miles
    Test number
    556847583197
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteEML on

  15. Pass106,246 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    228544572175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    619601781108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,711 miles (+5,122)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    376881381199
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass97,589 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,589 miles
    Test number
    134178980139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,586 miles (+6,886)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    470187380138
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass90,700 miles (+11,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,700 miles
    Test number
    781713739190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass79,404 miles (+13,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,404 miles
    Test number
    880307228158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass65,848 miles (+17,778)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    733258427164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,070 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,070 miles
    Test number
    944698626152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    133310166457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 SUV

Does LD03 SUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 SUV is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 SUV?
The MOT on LD03 SUV is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 SUV done?
LD03 SUV was recorded at 145,001 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has LD03 SUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 SUV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 SUV 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 SUV find?
LD03 SUV passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges, and 1 more.

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