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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD03 YSNMOT history

LD03 YSN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 183,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LD03 YSN 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
183,022 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YSN was last recorded at 183,022 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,315 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
707 miles
Average per year
7,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,022 miles
  • 2025 – 182,315 miles
  • 2024 – 181,521 miles
  • 2023 – 180,480 miles
  • 2022 – 179,716 miles
  • 2021 – 179,017 miles
  • 2020 – 178,282 miles
  • 2019 – 177,105 miles
  • 2018 – 175,684 miles
  • 2017 – 174,520 miles
  • 2016 – 173,360 miles
  • 2015 – 166,450 miles
  • 2014 – 159,364 miles
  • 2013 – 157,025 miles
  • 2012 – 143,357 miles
  • 2011 – 124,986 miles
  • 2010 – 107,589 miles
  • 2009 – 90,707 miles
  • 2008 – 72,427 miles
  • 2007 – 52,135 miles
  • 2006 – 32,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock Absorber slightly corroded below top threadRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Engine under tray

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Service light on

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Vehicle restricted view

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine bay restricted view

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,022 miles (+707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    183,022 miles
    Test number
    836464924008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock Absorber slightly corroded below top thread
    • 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))

  2. Pass182,315 miles (+794)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    182,315 miles
    Test number
    493921576347
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock Absorber excessively corroded below top thread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock Absorber slightly corroded below top thread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass181,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,521 miles
    Test number
    782381978188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail181,521 miles (+1,041)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,521 miles
    Test number
    460830338993
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,480 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    180,480 miles
    Test number
    733902988283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  6. Fail180,480 miles (+764)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,480 miles
    Test number
    848863386260
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  7. Pass179,716 miles (+699)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,716 miles
    Test number
    867652031729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  8. Pass179,017 miles (+735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    179,017 miles
    Test number
    967328258965
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  9. Pass178,282 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,282 miles
    Test number
    681598454752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  10. Fail178,282 miles (+1,177)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,282 miles
    Test number
    156903596161
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  11. Pass177,105 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,105 miles
    Test number
    696402207233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail177,105 miles (+1,421)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,105 miles
    Test number
    559382435374
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass175,684 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    175,684 miles
    Test number
    564589976892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Fail175,684 miles (+1,164)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,684 miles
    Test number
    139937908818
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass174,520 miles (+1,160)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    174,520 miles
    Test number
    684918203937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray
    • AdvisoryPower steering a bit heavy

  16. Pass173,360 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    173,360 miles
    Test number
    629978468227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray
    • AdvisoryService light on

  17. Fail173,360 miles (+6,910)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,360 miles
    Test number
    347304759785
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay restricted view
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray
    • AdvisoryService light on

  18. Pass166,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    166,450 miles
    Test number
    528399766692
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY
    • AdvisoryINNER STEERING JOINT(S) HAVE PLAY

  19. Fail166,450 miles (+7,086)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,450 miles
    Test number
    129422674012
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY
    • AdvisoryINNER STEERING JOINT(S) HAVE PLAY

  20. Pass159,364 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    159,364 miles
    Test number
    389306684483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail159,364 miles (+2,339)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,364 miles
    Test number
    299156184210
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass157,025 miles (+13,668)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    157,025 miles
    Test number
    957631983269
    • NoteEngine oil leaks.
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteN/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link upper dust cover deteriorated.
    • NoteRear over axle metal brake pipe coroded.

  23. Pass143,357 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    143,357 miles
    Test number
    866915982262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail143,349 miles (+18,363)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,349 miles
    Test number
    837344382271
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass124,986 miles (+17,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,986 miles
    Test number
    608474681220
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes worn.

  26. Pass107,589 miles (+16,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,589 miles
    Test number
    320838670472
    • NoteRear tyres worn.

  27. Pass90,707 miles (+18,280)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,707 miles
    Test number
    274249079240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass72,427 miles (+20,292)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,427 miles
    Test number
    341460788292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,135 miles (+19,319)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,135 miles
    Test number
    563119167272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,816 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,816 miles
    Test number
    551819176207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,905 miles
    Test number
    442001086074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 YSN

Does LD03 YSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 YSN is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YSN?
The MOT on LD03 YSN is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 YSN done?
LD03 YSN was recorded at 183,022 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 7,488 miles a year.
Has LD03 YSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YSN has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 YSN 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 YSN find?
LD03 YSN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorber slightly corroded below top thread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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