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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD03 VOFMOT history

LD03 VOF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LD03 VOF 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 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,234 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VOF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VOF was last recorded at 115,234 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,946 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
4,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,234 miles
  • 2025 – 114,946 miles
  • 2024 – 114,650 miles
  • 2023 – 114,368 miles
  • 2022 – 109,222 miles
  • 2021 – 105,149 miles
  • 2020 – 97,739 miles
  • 2019 – 90,741 miles
  • 2018 – 80,122 miles
  • 2017 – 72,264 miles
  • 2016 – 67,170 miles
  • 2015 – 63,157 miles
  • 2014 – 56,094 miles
  • 2013 – 51,387 miles
  • 2012 – 46,270 miles
  • 2011 – 40,804 miles
  • 2010 – 34,770 miles
  • 2009 – 29,176 miles
  • 2008 – 27,271 miles
  • 2006 – 20,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight corrosion of rear wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,234 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,234 miles
    Test number
    812244864391
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,946 miles (+296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    944128461056
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

  3. Pass114,650 miles (+282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,650 miles
    Test number
    366060724255
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,368 miles (+5,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,368 miles
    Test number
    303653633141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,222 miles (+4,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,222 miles
    Test number
    594773813076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,149 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,149 miles
    Test number
    435025226993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,739 miles (+6,998)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    198476817560
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lengthwise (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of both rear wheel arches

  8. Pass90,741 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    190100623640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of rear wheel arches

  9. Fail90,741 miles (+10,619)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    203956599161
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of rear wheel arches

  10. Pass80,122 miles (+7,858)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    575495288687
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner wearing
    • AdvisorySlight cracking of front brake hoses

  11. Pass72,264 miles (+5,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    839131970452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight cracking of n/s/r tyre

  12. Pass67,170 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,170 miles
    Test number
    649587852433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,157 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,157 miles
    Test number
    285729515259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,094 miles (+4,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    849558514230
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass51,387 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    218734223220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,270 miles (+5,466)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    775698022220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre wear indicates wheel alignment requies checking

  17. Pass40,804 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,804 miles
    Test number
    666180501249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,770 miles (+5,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,770 miles
    Test number
    742778700288
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass29,176 miles (+1,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    852436529213
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass27,271 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,271 miles
    Test number
    344522038285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,401 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,401 miles
    Test number
    412002528143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,818 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,818 miles
    Test number
    340162326359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,254 miles
    Test number
    673236966125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VOF

Does LD03 VOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 VOF is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VOF?
The MOT on LD03 VOF is valid until 21 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 VOF done?
LD03 VOF was recorded at 115,234 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 4,908 miles a year.
Has LD03 VOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VOF has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LD03 VOF 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 VOF find?
LD03 VOF passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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