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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD03 UUGMOT history

LD03 UUG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LD03 UUG silver 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,856 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UUG was last recorded at 114,856 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,598 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,258 miles
Average per year
4,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,856 miles
  • 2025 – 111,598 miles
  • 2024 – 106,649 miles
  • 2023 – 102,791 miles
  • 2022 – 99,447 miles
  • 2021 – 95,937 miles
  • 2020 – 92,578 miles
  • 2019 – 88,584 miles
  • 2018 – 83,309 miles
  • 2017 – 78,345 miles
  • 2016 – 73,145 miles
  • 2015 – 69,913 miles
  • 2014 – 65,077 miles
  • 2013 – 60,760 miles
  • 2012 – 57,449 miles
  • 2011 – 52,598 miles
  • 2010 – 46,953 miles
  • 2009 – 43,370 miles
  • 2008 – 36,293 miles
  • 2007 – 29,905 miles
  • 2006 – 22,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,856 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,856 miles (+3,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,856 miles
    Test number
    874318819746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,598 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    407375696441
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,598 miles (+4,949)1 dangerous4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    920381433025
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,649 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,649 miles
    Test number
    591625294209
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,649 miles (+3,858)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,649 miles
    Test number
    490608703247
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,791 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,791 miles
    Test number
    387769392400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm + worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,791 miles (+3,344)2 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,791 miles
    Test number
    767119305582
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm + worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,447 miles (+3,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,447 miles
    Test number
    454661314233
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,937 miles (+3,359)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,937 miles
    Test number
    802793992029
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass92,578 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    399780743833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail92,548 miles (+3,964)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,548 miles
    Test number
    819460676489
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass88,584 miles (+5,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    88,584 miles
    Test number
    232224990618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush /Center ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush /Center ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,309 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,309 miles
    Test number
    957870111434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,181 miles (+4,836)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    493967662549
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass78,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,345 miles
    Test number
    301516590251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail78,333 miles (+5,188)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    594382462649
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass73,145 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    876415196786
    • AdvisoryPropshaft front coupling cracking

  18. Pass69,913 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,913 miles
    Test number
    727812185122
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail69,913 miles (+4,836)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,913 miles
    Test number
    219801685169
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass65,077 miles (+4,317)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    706218474184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front + rear tyres perished

  21. Pass60,760 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,760 miles
    Test number
    179699873131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,449 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,449 miles
    Test number
    209284182192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,598 miles (+5,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    795556881189
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished

  24. Pass46,953 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,953 miles
    Test number
    992015480073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,370 miles (+7,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,370 miles
    Test number
    862645589003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  26. Pass36,293 miles (+6,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    903304578005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass29,905 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    110533087419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,317 miles
    Test number
    171086486489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UUG

Does LD03 UUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 UUG is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UUG?
The MOT on LD03 UUG is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 UUG done?
LD03 UUG was recorded at 114,856 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
Has LD03 UUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UUG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 UUG 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 UUG find?
LD03 UUG passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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