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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD03 YSVMOT history

LD03 YSV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LD03 YSV 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 11 May 2027
Mileage
143,982 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YSV
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
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YSV was last recorded at 143,982 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,338 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,644 miles
Average per year
6,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,982 miles
  • 2025 – 142,338 miles
  • 2024 – 141,078 miles
  • 2023 – 140,048 miles
  • 2022 – 134,065 miles
  • 2021 – 127,710 miles
  • 2020 – 121,708 miles
  • 2019 – 113,821 miles
  • 2018 – 106,874 miles
  • 2017 – 99,300 miles
  • 2016 – 89,710 miles
  • 2015 – 75,367 miles
  • 2014 – 68,878 miles
  • 2013 – 58,584 miles
  • 2012 – 50,711 miles
  • 2011 – 43,995 miles
  • 2010 – 38,938 miles
  • 2009 – 34,461 miles
  • 2007 – 28,004 miles
  • 2006 – 18,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,982 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,982 miles (+1,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,982 miles
    Test number
    884387161190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass142,338 miles (+1,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    408222134248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))
  3. Pass141,078 miles (+1,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,078 miles
    Test number
    196179627352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass140,048 miles (+5,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,048 miles
    Test number
    692229862725
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass134,065 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,065 miles
    Test number
    821410292344
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake will soon require adjustment
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail134,059 miles (+6,349)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,059 miles
    Test number
    698627122069
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake will soon require adjustment
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass127,710 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,710 miles
    Test number
    625565631285
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail127,704 miles (+5,996)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,704 miles
    Test number
    543919041523
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass121,708 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,708 miles
    Test number
    858152715062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Fail121,708 miles (+7,887)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,708 miles
    Test number
    113780177526
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass113,821 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,821 miles
    Test number
    962817786002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,874 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,874 miles
    Test number
    107378734602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail106,870 miles (+7,570)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,870 miles
    Test number
    800172248606
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass99,300 miles (+9,590)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,300 miles
    Test number
    547581669353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,710 miles (+14,343)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    143930509691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,367 miles (+6,489)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    139353235057
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front wiper slightly split
  17. Pass68,878 miles (+10,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,878 miles
    Test number
    919235324033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass58,584 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    735091433098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,711 miles (+6,716)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    277939002089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOil level on minimum
  20. Pass43,995 miles (+5,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,995 miles
    Test number
    209544511090
    • NoteFuel cap sealing rubber has slight cracking
  21. Pass38,938 miles (+4,477)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,938 miles
    Test number
    582482820052
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  22. Pass34,461 miles (+6,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,461 miles
    Test number
    533937729042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass28,004 miles (+9,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,004 miles
    Test number
    541856237209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass18,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,218 miles
    Test number
    643480676150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 YSV

Does LD03 YSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 YSV is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YSV?
The MOT on LD03 YSV is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 YSV done?
LD03 YSV was recorded at 143,982 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,321 miles a year.
Has LD03 YSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YSV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 YSV 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 YSV find?
LD03 YSV passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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