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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 VNKMOT history

LD03 VNK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

LD03 VNK grey 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 23 Jul 2024
Mileage
109,655 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VNK was last recorded at 109,655 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,068 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
587 miles
Average per year
4,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,655 miles
  • 2022 – 109,068 miles
  • 2021 – 108,381 miles
  • 2019 – 99,491 miles
  • 2018 – 91,375 miles
  • 2017 – 91,233 miles
  • 2016 – 83,893 miles
  • 2015 – 83,887 miles
  • 2014 – 76,947 miles
  • 2013 – 68,602 miles
  • 2012 – 65,694 miles
  • 2011 – 63,032 miles
  • 2010 – 59,134 miles
  • 2009 – 52,913 miles
  • 2008 – 47,010 miles
  • 2007 – 39,249 miles
  • 2006 – 30,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,655 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,655 miles (+587)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,655 miles
    Test number
    975393556398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Pass109,068 miles (+687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,068 miles
    Test number
    949957923283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass108,381 miles (+8,890)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,381 miles
    Test number
    950990958493
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap perished

  4. Pass99,491 miles (+8,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,491 miles
    Test number
    433953708565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 1.9mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.4mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,375 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,375 miles
    Test number
    217121868059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,233 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,233 miles
    Test number
    571136313327
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking at sidewall
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn very low on inner edge

  7. Fail91,233 miles (+7,340)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,233 miles
    Test number
    829925639928
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking at sidewall
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn very low on inner edge

  8. Pass83,893 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    325860913151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,887 miles (+6,940)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    676354655137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,947 miles (+8,345)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    135141844197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,602 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,602 miles
    Test number
    165096053467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,694 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,694 miles
    Test number
    488193792089
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail65,692 miles (+2,660)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    155363992412
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteParking brake lever high

  14. Pass63,032 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,032 miles
    Test number
    735679781025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,134 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,134 miles
    Test number
    493405680023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,073 miles (+6,160)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    521778070043
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  17. Pass52,913 miles (+5,903)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    874901499041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish on inner sidewall

  18. Pass47,010 miles (+7,761)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,010 miles
    Test number
    304303998036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,249 miles (+9,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,249 miles
    Test number
    683812687016
    • 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)

  20. Pass30,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,219 miles
    Test number
    524385896046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,219 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,219 miles
    Test number
    823573396008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about LD03 VNK

Does LD03 VNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 VNK expired on 23 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VNK?
The MOT on LD03 VNK expired on 23 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 VNK done?
LD03 VNK was recorded at 109,655 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 4,590 miles a year.
Has LD03 VNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VNK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LD03 VNK 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 VNK find?
LD03 VNK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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