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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 USWMOT history

LD03 USW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LD03 USW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2025
Mileage
103,303 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 USW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 USW was last recorded at 103,303 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 2,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,164 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,139 miles
Average per year
3,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,303 miles
  • 2022 – 101,164 miles
  • 2021 – 100,690 miles
  • 2020 – 97,079 miles
  • 2019 – 96,450 miles
  • 2018 – 94,165 miles
  • 2017 – 90,643 miles
  • 2016 – 82,136 miles
  • 2015 – 77,945 miles
  • 2014 – 73,804 miles
  • 2013 – 68,469 miles
  • 2012 – 64,607 miles
  • 2011 – 57,767 miles
  • 2010 – 52,772 miles
  • 2009 – 46,055 miles
  • 2008 – 43,201 miles
  • 2007 – 39,668 miles
  • 2006 – 35,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,303 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,303 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,303 miles
    Test number
    781850904802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,164 miles (+474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,164 miles
    Test number
    872455542631
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
  3. Pass100,690 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    239443474154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,079 miles (+629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,079 miles
    Test number
    430181372722
    • 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))
  5. Pass96,450 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    125599801071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,165 miles
    Test number
    101387284925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail94,165 miles (+3,522)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,165 miles
    Test number
    271908301540
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass90,643 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,643 miles
    Test number
    170096644090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,549 miles (+8,413)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,549 miles
    Test number
    877388475623
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake needs adjustment (3.7.B.5b)
  10. Pass82,136 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,136 miles
    Test number
    288978703486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,945 miles
    Test number
    181819902562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split
  12. Fail77,945 miles (+4,141)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,945 miles
    Test number
    115882748958
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split
  13. Pass73,804 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,804 miles
    Test number
    607505744282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,469 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    285686743245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,607 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,607 miles
    Test number
    399995432218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    365148231490
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail57,765 miles (+4,993)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    365148431216
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass52,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,772 miles
    Test number
    312252020278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,771 miles (+6,716)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,771 miles
    Test number
    341692720408
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  20. Pass46,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,055 miles
    Test number
    663409139209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,052 miles (+2,851)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,052 miles
    Test number
    640409339262
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass43,201 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,201 miles
    Test number
    333047418496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,668 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,668 miles
    Test number
    272155137214
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Pass39,668 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,668 miles
    Test number
    403935937256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    513695736203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LD03 USW

Does LD03 USW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 USW expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 USW?
The MOT on LD03 USW expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 USW done?
LD03 USW was recorded at 103,303 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 3,883 miles a year.
Has LD03 USW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 USW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LD03 USW 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 USW find?
LD03 USW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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