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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD03 VNPMOT history

LD03 VNP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LD03 VNP blue 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 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,407 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VNP was last recorded at 155,407 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2016: 96,543 miles, lower than 965,433 miles on 27 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,561 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,846 miles
Average per year
6,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,407 miles
  • 2025 – 151,561 miles
  • 2024 – 151,167 miles
  • 2023 – 145,663 miles
  • 2022 – 140,507 miles
  • 2021 – 131,372 miles
  • 2020 – 120,952 miles
  • 2019 – 110,382 miles
  • 2018 – 98,423 miles
  • 2017 – 97,236 miles
  • 2016 – 96,543 miles
  • 2015 – 96,014 miles
  • 2014 – 95,144 miles
  • 2013 – 91,755 miles
  • 2012 – 85,504 miles
  • 2011 – 79,039 miles
  • 2010 – 72,568 miles
  • 2009 – 63,340 miles
  • 2008 – 51,137 miles
  • 2007 – 39,358 miles
  • 2006 – 31,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,407 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,407 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,407 miles
    Test number
    310699719337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,561 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,561 miles
    Test number
    383570644336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,167 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    131958273652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass145,663 miles (+5,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,663 miles
    Test number
    947926380750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass140,507 miles (+9,135)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,507 miles
    Test number
    242142360248
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass131,372 miles (+10,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,372 miles
    Test number
    787732436311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass120,952 miles (+10,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,952 miles
    Test number
    315934823499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass110,382 miles (+11,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,382 miles
    Test number
    449675930896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass98,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,423 miles
    Test number
    235653674452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,413 miles (+1,177)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,413 miles
    Test number
    977437321230
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass97,236 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,236 miles
    Test number
    777907689187
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  12. Pass96,543 miles (-868,890)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,543 miles
    Test number
    238738801503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail965,433 miles (+869,419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    965,433 miles
    Test number
    719099051272
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass96,014 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,014 miles
    Test number
    207144565154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,144 miles (+3,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,144 miles
    Test number
    246392474432
    • 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)
  16. Pass91,755 miles (+6,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,755 miles
    Test number
    566101473164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass85,504 miles (+6,465)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,504 miles
    Test number
    348807482147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteAirbag light on
  18. Pass79,039 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    898882901272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,568 miles (+9,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,568 miles
    Test number
    570380390135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,340 miles (+12,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    244033969455
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass51,137 miles (+11,779)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    201428568448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,358 miles (+7,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    651726657139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,994 miles
    Test number
    923040076108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VNP

Does LD03 VNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 VNP is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VNP?
The MOT on LD03 VNP is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 VNP done?
LD03 VNP was recorded at 155,407 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,115 miles a year.
Has LD03 VNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VNP has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LD03 VNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 VNP find?
LD03 VNP passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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