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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD03 SVEMOT history

LD03 SVE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 149,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

LD03 SVE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
149,927 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 SVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 SVE was last recorded at 149,927 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,927 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,927 miles
  • 2021 – 145,376 miles
  • 2020 – 137,616 miles
  • 2019 – 130,994 miles
  • 2018 – 121,686 miles
  • 2017 – 117,553 miles
  • 2016 – 109,058 miles
  • 2015 – 102,113 miles
  • 2014 – 94,999 miles
  • 2013 – 86,052 miles
  • 2012 – 84,217 miles
  • 2011 – 76,362 miles
  • 2010 – 71,224 miles
  • 2009 – 62,792 miles
  • 2008 – 55,022 miles
  • 2007 – 46,743 miles
  • 2006 – 38,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,927 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,927 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,927 miles
    Test number
    279956203928
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,927 miles (+4,551)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,927 miles
    Test number
    263133083539
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,376 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,376 miles
    Test number
    173231741069
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail145,344 miles (+7,728)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,344 miles
    Test number
    812053085837
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,616 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,616 miles
    Test number
    412572023208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail137,584 miles (+6,590)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,584 miles
    Test number
    977817166374
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass130,994 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    661516242117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,894 miles (+9,208)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,894 miles
    Test number
    463885113205
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,686 miles (+4,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    280956910439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass117,553 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    961417892261
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff seal

  11. Fail117,551 miles (+8,493)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,551 miles
    Test number
    297471866015
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both front wings (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff seal

  12. Pass109,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,058 miles
    Test number
    820989163042
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body both sides slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail109,058 miles (+6,945)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,058 miles
    Test number
    398352550765
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body both sides slight play (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass102,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    276415413542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,113 miles (+7,114)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    659926423222
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  16. Pass94,999 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,999 miles
    Test number
    347526054378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,998 miles (+8,946)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,998 miles
    Test number
    369403854376
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass86,052 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,052 miles
    Test number
    525763953308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,245 miles
    Test number
    617922073104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,245 miles (+28)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,245 miles
    Test number
    715282473177
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges of the tread
    • NoteAdvise vehicle over heating

  21. Pass84,217 miles (+2,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,217 miles
    Test number
    437402362461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass81,780 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    888354082114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,362 miles
    Test number
    348865861173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail76,362 miles (+5,138)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,362 miles
    Test number
    116104261123
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass71,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,224 miles
    Test number
    631566080131
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail71,223 miles (+8,431)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,223 miles
    Test number
    380676280167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass62,792 miles (+7,770)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,792 miles
    Test number
    472892189187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,022 miles (+8,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    341548278138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass46,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,743 miles
    Test number
    723197977136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail46,743 miles (+7,988)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,743 miles
    Test number
    652727077119
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  31. Pass38,755 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    243016686408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass38,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    161034116160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 SVE

Does LD03 SVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 SVE expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 SVE?
The MOT on LD03 SVE expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 SVE done?
LD03 SVE was recorded at 149,927 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 6,717 miles a year.
Has LD03 SVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 SVE has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 SVE 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 SVE find?
LD03 SVE passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, and 4 more.

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