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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 VNUMOT history

LD03 VNU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LD03 VNU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,798 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VNU was last recorded at 49,798 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,796 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,798 miles
  • 2025 – 46,974 miles
  • 2024 – 43,334 miles
  • 2023 – 42,529 miles
  • 2022 – 41,707 miles
  • 2021 – 40,400 miles
  • 2020 – 39,253 miles
  • 2019 – 37,162 miles
  • 2018 – 35,311 miles
  • 2017 – 33,469 miles
  • 2016 – 31,748 miles
  • 2015 – 29,752 miles
  • 2014 – 27,896 miles
  • 2013 – 26,025 miles
  • 2012 – 23,879 miles
  • 2011 – 18,961 miles
  • 2010 – 14,849 miles
  • 2009 – 11,281 miles
  • 2008 – 8,991 miles
  • 2007 – 6,103 miles
  • 2006 – 3,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,798 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,798 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,798 miles
    Test number
    369465290813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,796 miles (+2,822)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    953299419254
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass46,974 miles (+3,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    944550370063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass43,334 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,334 miles
    Test number
    310764542668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,529 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    379072044635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,707 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,707 miles
    Test number
    404359832024
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass40,400 miles (+1,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    892839559727
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass39,253 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,253 miles
    Test number
    288585104513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,162 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    878435206577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,311 miles
    Test number
    563785048901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,311 miles (+1,842)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,311 miles
    Test number
    894058008044
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  12. Pass33,469 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,469 miles
    Test number
    674272140379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,467 miles (+1,719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,467 miles
    Test number
    860639243586
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass31,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,748 miles
    Test number
    290445219695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,745 miles (+1,993)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    912692058239
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass29,752 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,752 miles
    Test number
    179549665053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,896 miles
    Test number
    829240674020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail27,880 miles (+1,855)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    458820874033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass26,025 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,025 miles
    Test number
    576907973012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,879 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,879 miles
    Test number
    777487672069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,961 miles (+4,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,961 miles
    Test number
    818045181093
    • NoteOff side and near side rear brakes slightley rusted
  22. Pass14,849 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,849 miles
    Test number
    563979070026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,281 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,281 miles
    Test number
    383647289077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,991 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,991 miles
    Test number
    481270588005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,103 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,103 miles
    Test number
    872572787065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    3,858 miles
    Test number
    100763986411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VNU

Does LD03 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 VNU is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VNU?
The MOT on LD03 VNU is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 VNU done?
LD03 VNU was recorded at 49,798 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,260 miles a year.
Has LD03 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VNU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 VNU 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 VNU find?
LD03 VNU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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