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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD03 UVHMOT history

LD03 UVH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

LD03 UVH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2023
Mileage
132,588 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 UVH was last recorded at 132,588 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 6,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,629 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,959 miles
Average per year
6,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,588 miles
  • 2022 – 125,629 miles
  • 2021 – 120,901 miles
  • 2019 – 111,935 miles
  • 2018 – 102,192 miles
  • 2017 – 89,823 miles
  • 2016 – 89,775 miles
  • 2015 – 86,763 miles
  • 2014 – 82,498 miles
  • 2013 – 77,951 miles
  • 2012 – 72,999 miles
  • 2011 – 66,960 miles
  • 2010 – 60,943 miles
  • 2009 – 55,484 miles
  • 2008 – 47,722 miles
  • 2007 – 37,807 miles
  • 2006 – 27,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,588 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & joint clamp center/rear section split (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp stay 'ON'
  • AdvisoryNearside front brake wear sensor disconnected, wires shortened

What MOT failures 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,588 miles (+6,959)1 dangerous6 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,588 miles
    Test number
    518682256650
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & joint clamp center/rear section split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp stay 'ON'
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake wear sensor disconnected, wires shortened

  2. Pass125,629 miles (+4,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,629 miles
    Test number
    253967033200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,901 miles (+8,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    915884093847
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass111,935 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,935 miles
    Test number
    291002677406
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,935 miles (+9,743)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,935 miles
    Test number
    201220913749
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,192 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,192 miles
    Test number
    285635433809
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,192 miles (+12,369)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,192 miles
    Test number
    103270845769
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,823 miles
    Test number
    429928251606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,823 miles (+48)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,823 miles
    Test number
    868656792874
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass89,775 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,775 miles
    Test number
    510753901883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,763 miles (+4,265)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    599802714300
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid getting low
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes into rear brake hoses corroded ....early rectification advised
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryInner front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake hose has slight perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass82,498 miles (+4,547)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,498 miles
    Test number
    605479914270
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass77,951 miles (+4,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    768892723260
    • 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)

  14. Pass72,999 miles (+6,039)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,999 miles
    Test number
    328287122474
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre near limit
    • NoteSmall cut in inner wall of nearside front tyre

  15. Pass66,960 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    175214521213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,943 miles (+5,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    321146620454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,484 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    663063229265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,722 miles (+9,915)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,722 miles
    Test number
    492635218273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,807 miles (+10,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,807 miles
    Test number
    662832717286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass27,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,700 miles
    Test number
    602570236258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UVH

Does LD03 UVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UVH expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UVH?
The MOT on LD03 UVH expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UVH done?
LD03 UVH was recorded at 132,588 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 6,390 miles a year.
Has LD03 UVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UVH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 UVH 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 UVH find?
LD03 UVH failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; nearside windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 16 more.

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