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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LD03 XTRMOT history

LD03 XTR is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LD03 XTR black 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,037 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 XTR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 XTR was last recorded at 84,037 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2014: 59,302 miles, lower than 59,372 miles on 10 Jan 2014.

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
83,917 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,037 miles
  • 2024 – 83,917 miles
  • 2023 – 83,641 miles
  • 2022 – 80,066 miles
  • 2021 – 80,029 miles
  • 2019 – 79,769 miles
  • 2016 – 76,173 miles
  • 2014 – 70,890 miles
  • 2013 – 52,437 miles
  • 2012 – 48,712 miles
  • 2011 – 43,841 miles
  • 2010 – 41,939 miles
  • 2009 – 37,532 miles
  • 2008 – 34,674 miles
  • 2007 – 28,536 miles
  • 2006 – 25,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,037 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,037 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,037 miles
    Test number
    500192105227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass83,917 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    160654198426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,641 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,641 miles
    Test number
    755026524961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,066 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,066 miles
    Test number
    552690441381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,029 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,029 miles
    Test number
    206595986978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,028 miles (+259)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,028 miles
    Test number
    178461037281
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass79,769 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    466285337051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,173 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    130481064034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,890 miles (+11,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    789951154382
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass59,302 miles (-70)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    466214614073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteAll four tyres low on outer edges reading 2-3 mm
    • NoteHeadlight level linkage broken
  11. Fail59,372 miles (+6,935)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    638510714045
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteAll four tyres low on outer edges reading 2-3 mm
    • NoteHeadlight level linkage broken
  12. Pass52,437 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    935925503070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,427 miles (+3,715)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    806763003050
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass48,712 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,712 miles
    Test number
    107082512068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,841 miles (+1,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,841 miles
    Test number
    747721611039
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  16. Pass41,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    150475710011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,939 miles (+4,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    394811310022
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  18. Pass37,532 miles (+2,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,532 miles
    Test number
    631572169059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass34,674 miles (+6,138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,674 miles
    Test number
    263338778043
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to delaminate
  20. Pass28,536 miles (+3,002)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,536 miles
    Test number
    881311177043
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre sidewall
  21. Pass25,534 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,534 miles
    Test number
    820873976057
    • NoteBoth rear indicators fading white
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LD03 XTR

Does LD03 XTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 XTR is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 XTR?
The MOT on LD03 XTR is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 XTR done?
LD03 XTR was recorded at 84,037 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has LD03 XTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 XTR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 XTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 XTR find?
LD03 XTR passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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