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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 VPAMOT history

LD03 VPA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

LD03 VPA black 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 31 Jul 2023
Mileage
92,023 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VPA was last recorded at 92,023 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,755 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
3,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,023 miles
  • 2021 – 91,755 miles
  • 2020 – 91,160 miles
  • 2019 – 90,715 miles
  • 2018 – 90,401 miles
  • 2017 – 90,083 miles
  • 2016 – 89,510 miles
  • 2015 – 88,879 miles
  • 2014 – 88,045 miles
  • 2013 – 81,560 miles
  • 2012 – 73,898 miles
  • 2011 – 66,610 miles
  • 2010 – 61,254 miles
  • 2009 – 55,104 miles
  • 2008 – 47,521 miles
  • 2007 – 37,948 miles
  • 2006 – 28,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,023 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,023 miles (+268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    229987088423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass91,755 miles (+595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,755 miles
    Test number
    466638643798
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure

  3. Pass91,160 miles (+445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    554588833388
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass90,715 miles (+314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,715 miles
    Test number
    947602115063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,401 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,401 miles
    Test number
    427470976732
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail90,390 miles (+307)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,390 miles
    Test number
    274189645002
    • 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass90,083 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    261673770841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,510 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,510 miles
    Test number
    347117761892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,879 miles
    Test number
    839175125225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,879 miles (+834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,879 miles
    Test number
    537045125200
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  11. Pass88,045 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,045 miles
    Test number
    896764824242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,560 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    309731743252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,898 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    449197522210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,610 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,610 miles
    Test number
    289250621212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    311605930473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail61,254 miles (+6,150)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    391445030249
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,104 miles
    Test number
    250764639275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,104 miles (+7,583)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,104 miles
    Test number
    200114739212
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass47,521 miles (+9,573)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,521 miles
    Test number
    964699138285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass37,948 miles (+9,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    372680547211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass28,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,605 miles
    Test number
    561388026287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 VPA

Does LD03 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 VPA expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VPA?
The MOT on LD03 VPA expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 VPA done?
LD03 VPA was recorded at 92,023 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 3,974 miles a year.
Has LD03 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VPA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LD03 VPA 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 VPA find?
LD03 VPA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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