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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 URLMOT history

LD03 URL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LD03 URL 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 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,218 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 URL
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
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 URL was last recorded at 125,218 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,834 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
384 miles
Average per year
4,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,218 miles
  • 2023 – 124,834 miles
  • 2022 – 123,134 miles
  • 2021 – 119,774 miles
  • 2020 – 114,316 miles
  • 2019 – 110,919 miles
  • 2018 – 106,770 miles
  • 2017 – 101,450 miles
  • 2016 – 94,064 miles
  • 2015 – 85,644 miles
  • 2014 – 80,803 miles
  • 2013 – 75,542 miles
  • 2012 – 68,475 miles
  • 2011 – 60,483 miles
  • 2010 – 54,058 miles
  • 2009 – 52,314 miles
  • 2008 – 50,405 miles
  • 2007 – 45,477 miles
  • 2006 – 35,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,218 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,218 miles (+384)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,218 miles
    Test number
    328784413738
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,834 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,834 miles
    Test number
    529273099121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail124,834 miles (+1,700)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,834 miles
    Test number
    832411310719
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass123,134 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,134 miles
    Test number
    346921118399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,774 miles (+5,458)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,774 miles
    Test number
    701795114588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    553893903753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,316 miles (+3,397)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    520519859015
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass110,919 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,919 miles
    Test number
    716643528671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,770 miles (+5,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,770 miles
    Test number
    253619287995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

  10. Pass101,450 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    932409613074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cuts in side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail101,441 miles (+7,377)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,441 miles
    Test number
    495761787060
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cuts in side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass94,064 miles (+8,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,064 miles
    Test number
    916910641887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass85,644 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    908157376882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,803 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    337375644374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail80,803 miles (+5,261)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    858625844334
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass75,542 miles (+7,067)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,542 miles
    Test number
    748754343375
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake pads 50% worn

  17. Pass68,475 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,475 miles
    Test number
    556715842391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,483 miles
    Test number
    516134541303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,483 miles (+6,425)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,483 miles
    Test number
    435450941302
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass54,058 miles (+1,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    960375940375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass52,314 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    552166779293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,405 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,405 miles
    Test number
    453898378201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,477 miles (+497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    863371177160
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished

  24. Pass44,980 miles (+9,439)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,980 miles
    Test number
    960383697076
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

  25. Pass35,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,541 miles
    Test number
    864432226294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 URL

Does LD03 URL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 URL is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 URL?
The MOT on LD03 URL is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 URL done?
LD03 URL was recorded at 125,218 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,580 miles a year.
Has LD03 URL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 URL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 URL 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 URL find?
LD03 URL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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