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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD03 YRUMOT history

LD03 YRU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LD03 YRU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,657 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YRU was last recorded at 106,657 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 7,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,798 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7,859 miles
Average per year
4,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,657 miles
  • 2024 – 98,798 miles
  • 2023 – 98,485 miles
  • 2022 – 98,335 miles
  • 2020 – 96,650 miles
  • 2019 – 91,976 miles
  • 2018 – 90,502 miles
  • 2017 – 87,881 miles
  • 2015 – 87,614 miles
  • 2014 – 87,157 miles
  • 2013 – 85,889 miles
  • 2012 – 85,010 miles
  • 2010 – 76,028 miles
  • 2009 – 65,405 miles
  • 2008 – 55,984 miles
  • 2007 – 46,024 miles
  • 2006 – 25,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,657 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,657 miles (+7,859)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,657 miles
    Test number
    347217076717
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,798 miles (+313)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,798 miles
    Test number
    861796173264
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass98,485 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,485 miles
    Test number
    311232034939
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail98,485 miles (+150)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,485 miles
    Test number
    456522732064
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass98,335 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,335 miles
    Test number
    863325894042
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail98,321 miles (+1,671)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,321 miles
    Test number
    185255860794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,650 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,650 miles
    Test number
    658502550213
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake travel

  8. Fail96,649 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    474467182333
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake travel

  9. Fail96,639 miles (+4,663)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,639 miles
    Test number
    384863389693
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected both rear calipers clips missing (1.1.19 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,976 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,976 miles
    Test number
    100761633171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,920 miles (+1,418)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,920 miles
    Test number
    755689517634
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cuts on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cuts on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    584637925740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also noisy handbrake shoes advise rear disc removal and inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear boot interior bulbs removed as they were red hot and seem to always be on

  13. Fail90,502 miles (+2,621)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    126322607713
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also noisy handbrake shoes advise rear disc removal and inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear boot interior bulbs removed as they were red hot and seem to always be on

  14. Pass87,881 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    128583331299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,614 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,614 miles
    Test number
    877568225178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,157 miles (+1,268)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    457180224157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass85,889 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    808826203122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    437104602177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,010 miles (+8,982)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,010 miles
    Test number
    906493802173
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass76,028 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,028 miles
    Test number
    373872890489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  21. Fail76,028 miles (+10,623)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,028 miles
    Test number
    793012790204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  22. Pass65,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,405 miles
    Test number
    384596209314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,405 miles (+9,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,405 miles
    Test number
    450626609477
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass55,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,984 miles
    Test number
    651410348259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,984 miles (+9,960)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,984 miles
    Test number
    422880948290
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are lipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in sidewall
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre is perishing on sidewall

  26. Pass46,024 miles (+20,544)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,024 miles
    Test number
    531112867134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f wing mirror missing

  27. Pass25,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,480 miles
    Test number
    212338816413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 YRU

Does LD03 YRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 YRU expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YRU?
The MOT on LD03 YRU expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 YRU done?
LD03 YRU was recorded at 106,657 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,161 miles a year.
Has LD03 YRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YRU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD03 YRU 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 YRU find?
LD03 YRU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 4 more.

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