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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 UUPMOT history

LD03 UUP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2023.

LD03 UUP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
159,251 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
19 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UUP was last recorded at 159,251 miles on 19 May 2023, 1,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,716 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,535 miles
Average per year
7,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,251 miles
  • 2022 – 157,716 miles
  • 2021 – 150,593 miles
  • 2020 – 146,887 miles
  • 2019 – 143,605 miles
  • 2018 – 140,789 miles
  • 2017 – 136,654 miles
  • 2016 – 132,924 miles
  • 2015 – 127,686 miles
  • 2014 – 120,637 miles
  • 2013 – 114,497 miles
  • 2012 – 105,939 miles
  • 2011 – 97,709 miles
  • 2010 – 87,324 miles
  • 2009 – 76,761 miles
  • 2008 – 64,722 miles
  • 2007 – 51,041 miles
  • 2006 – 37,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,251 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,251 miles (+1,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    159,251 miles
    Test number
    615270789205
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass157,716 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,716 miles
    Test number
    404750641966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail157,709 miles (+7,116)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,709 miles
    Test number
    251169151784
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass150,593 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,593 miles
    Test number
    126654997247
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail150,591 miles (+3,704)4 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,591 miles
    Test number
    933465219938
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass146,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,887 miles
    Test number
    370860393438
    • AdvisorySlight oil seepage
  7. Fail146,887 miles (+3,282)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,887 miles
    Test number
    547048516536
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil seepage
  8. Pass143,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    143,605 miles
    Test number
    855382702244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,605 miles (+2,816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,605 miles
    Test number
    329980168301
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass140,789 miles (+4,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,789 miles
    Test number
    309743926003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass136,654 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,654 miles
    Test number
    794444353890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,924 miles
    Test number
    943192815060
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges
  13. Fail132,924 miles (+5,238)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,924 miles
    Test number
    984208026863
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges
  14. Pass127,686 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,686 miles
    Test number
    639974655013
    • NoteBoth rear tyres
    • NoteNsf tyre
  15. Fail127,686 miles (+7,049)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,686 miles
    Test number
    956274655047
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres
    • NoteNsf tyre
  16. Pass120,637 miles (+6,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    628888954051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass114,497 miles (+8,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,497 miles
    Test number
    377545073089
    • 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)
  18. Pass105,939 miles (+8,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,939 miles
    Test number
    285921682098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass97,709 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,709 miles
    Test number
    445630271002
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail97,709 miles (+10,385)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,709 miles
    Test number
    446350171001
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass87,324 miles (+255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    262538280020
    • 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)
  22. Fail87,069 miles (+10,308)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    813078270035
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
  23. Pass76,761 miles (+12,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,761 miles
    Test number
    563780589007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass64,722 miles (+13,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,722 miles
    Test number
    780078778042
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass51,041 miles (+13,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    230483687098
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  26. Pass37,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,420 miles
    Test number
    360244186022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UUP

Does LD03 UUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UUP expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UUP?
The MOT on LD03 UUP expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UUP done?
LD03 UUP was recorded at 159,251 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2023, an average of 7,104 miles a year.
Has LD03 UUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UUP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 UUP 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 UUP find?
LD03 UUP passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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