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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 XUAMOT history

LD03 XUA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LD03 XUA silver 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,985 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 XUA
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
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 XUA was last recorded at 90,985 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 6,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,533 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,452 miles
Average per year
4,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,985 miles
  • 2025 – 84,533 miles
  • 2024 – 79,615 miles
  • 2023 – 70,013 miles
  • 2022 – 63,625 miles
  • 2021 – 57,089 miles
  • 2019 – 55,845 miles
  • 2018 – 51,051 miles
  • 2017 – 47,181 miles
  • 2016 – 42,477 miles
  • 2015 – 36,883 miles
  • 2014 – 33,940 miles
  • 2013 – 31,560 miles
  • 2012 – 28,811 miles
  • 2011 – 26,124 miles
  • 2010 – 22,490 miles
  • 2009 – 17,277 miles
  • 2008 – 14,372 miles
  • 2007 – 10,266 miles
  • 2006 – 7,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,985 miles (+6,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,985 miles
    Test number
    935172714560
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass84,533 miles (+4,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    187630322125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,615 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    883883791722
    • 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))

  4. Fail79,608 miles (+9,595)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    435419727189
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass70,013 miles (+6,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,013 miles
    Test number
    324984944005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass63,625 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,625 miles
    Test number
    745861386750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail63,536 miles (+6,447)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,536 miles
    Test number
    495898632914
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass57,089 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,089 miles
    Test number
    335312499834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,845 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,845 miles
    Test number
    987242851613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail55,844 miles (+4,793)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,844 miles
    Test number
    362167373196
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass51,051 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    587130188296
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

  12. Fail51,050 miles (+3,869)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    656996372447
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

  13. Pass47,181 miles (+4,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    154817102063
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass42,477 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,477 miles
    Test number
    359711838500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    133869089096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,883 miles (+2,943)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    686445430354
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass33,940 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,940 miles
    Test number
    515825394264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,560 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,560 miles
    Test number
    395263803337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,811 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,811 miles
    Test number
    327318692447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,124 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,124 miles
    Test number
    228810801389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,490 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    450831600438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,483 miles (+5,206)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,483 miles
    Test number
    242410500376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre and nearside rear tyre cracking on outer tread edge but cord not exposed

  23. Pass17,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,277 miles
    Test number
    522075699214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,277 miles (+2,905)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,277 miles
    Test number
    880854799217
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass14,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,372 miles
    Test number
    340755398257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,372 miles (+4,106)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,372 miles
    Test number
    881395598237
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass10,266 miles (+3,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,266 miles
    Test number
    764191897242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass7,218 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,218 miles
    Test number
    151027996206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail7,188 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,188 miles
    Test number
    210412896287
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LD03 XUA

Does LD03 XUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 XUA is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 XUA?
The MOT on LD03 XUA is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 XUA done?
LD03 XUA was recorded at 90,985 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
Has LD03 XUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 XUA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 XUA 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 XUA find?
LD03 XUA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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