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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 USJMOT history

LD03 USJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LD03 USJ grey 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,087 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 USJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 USJ was last recorded at 71,087 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,633 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
454 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,087 miles
  • 2024 – 70,633 miles
  • 2023 – 70,428 miles
  • 2022 – 69,721 miles
  • 2021 – 69,188 miles
  • 2020 – 68,833 miles
  • 2019 – 65,742 miles
  • 2018 – 62,463 miles
  • 2017 – 59,935 miles
  • 2016 – 56,174 miles
  • 2015 – 51,713 miles
  • 2014 – 47,442 miles
  • 2013 – 42,868 miles
  • 2012 – 37,845 miles
  • 2011 – 34,133 miles
  • 2010 – 30,054 miles
  • 2009 – 24,211 miles
  • 2008 – 18,267 miles
  • 2007 – 11,315 miles
  • 2006 – 9,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,087 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light on when in park

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,087 miles (+454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,087 miles
    Test number
    821206096822
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light on when in park

  2. Pass70,633 miles (+205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    532734787950
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass70,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    461500539258
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,428 miles (+707)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    326211349984
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,721 miles (+533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    934284343833
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underbody, suspension components and subframes

  6. Pass69,188 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    453488239015
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail69,188 miles (+355)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    311303634985
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass68,833 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    188899555987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,833 miles (+3,091)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    484294349926
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,742 miles (+3,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,742 miles
    Test number
    398153429215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass62,463 miles (+2,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,463 miles
    Test number
    216008331064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge

  12. Pass59,935 miles (+3,761)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,935 miles
    Test number
    830867563381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass56,174 miles (+4,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    676144375993
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass51,713 miles (+4,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    208890205457
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass47,442 miles (+4,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    346792514148
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass42,868 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,868 miles
    Test number
    118004513113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,845 miles (+3,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,845 miles
    Test number
    337460012134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,133 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,133 miles
    Test number
    819695601131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,054 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,054 miles
    Test number
    923001510140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,211 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,211 miles
    Test number
    250143419454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,267 miles (+6,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,267 miles
    Test number
    640204418111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass11,315 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,315 miles
    Test number
    271105817460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,033 miles
    Test number
    463372256037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 USJ

Does LD03 USJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 USJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 USJ?
The MOT on LD03 USJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 USJ done?
LD03 USJ was recorded at 71,087 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has LD03 USJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 USJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 USJ 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 USJ find?
LD03 USJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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