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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD03 UVBMOT history

LD03 UVB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 202,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LD03 UVB 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 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
202,957 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UVB was last recorded at 202,957 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 10,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
192,639 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,318 miles
Average per year
9,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,957 miles
  • 2025 – 192,639 miles
  • 2024 – 186,725 miles
  • 2023 – 175,291 miles
  • 2022 – 160,145 miles
  • 2021 – 150,863 miles
  • 2020 – 137,665 miles
  • 2019 – 124,705 miles
  • 2018 – 110,058 miles
  • 2017 – 102,042 miles
  • 2016 – 96,150 miles
  • 2015 – 89,825 miles
  • 2014 – 83,994 miles
  • 2013 – 77,758 miles
  • 2012 – 72,000 miles
  • 2011 – 66,795 miles
  • 2010 – 62,133 miles
  • 2009 – 56,979 miles
  • 2008 – 46,660 miles
  • 2007 – 35,113 miles
  • 2006 – 17,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,957 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,957 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    202,957 miles
    Test number
    300650812168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass192,639 miles (+5,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    192,639 miles
    Test number
    118648116482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass186,725 miles (+11,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    186,725 miles
    Test number
    653177585757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass175,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,291 miles
    Test number
    522894641973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail175,291 miles (+15,146)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,291 miles
    Test number
    520603204820
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass160,145 miles (+9,282)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,145 miles
    Test number
    135428090910
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s off\s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass150,863 miles (+13,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,863 miles
    Test number
    132842544184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass137,665 miles (+12,960)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,665 miles
    Test number
    202865476334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,705 miles (+14,647)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,705 miles
    Test number
    726525401741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    398028051796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,058 miles (+8,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    189927546427
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass102,042 miles (+5,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,042 miles
    Test number
    948098623236
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass96,150 miles (+6,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    608376030344
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass89,825 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,825 miles
    Test number
    271630265257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,994 miles (+6,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    115663954291
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass77,758 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,758 miles
    Test number
    757284553271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,000 miles (+5,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    438014752202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass66,795 miles (+4,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,795 miles
    Test number
    936805951286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass62,133 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    353867550204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,979 miles (+10,319)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,979 miles
    Test number
    291229229220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,660 miles (+11,547)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,660 miles
    Test number
    134615188070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,113 miles (+17,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,113 miles
    Test number
    724610897062
    • 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)
  23. Pass17,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,226 miles
    Test number
    890320196084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UVB

Does LD03 UVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 UVB is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UVB?
The MOT on LD03 UVB is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 UVB done?
LD03 UVB was recorded at 202,957 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 9,152 miles a year.
Has LD03 UVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UVB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 UVB 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 UVB find?
LD03 UVB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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