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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS03 YDPMOT history

LS03 YDP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LS03 YDP 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 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,181 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 YDP
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
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 YDP was last recorded at 116,181 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,093 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
4,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,181 miles
  • 2025 – 107,644 miles
  • 2023 – 107,529 miles
  • 2022 – 106,193 miles
  • 2021 – 105,261 miles
  • 2020 – 104,647 miles
  • 2019 – 104,087 miles
  • 2018 – 103,385 miles
  • 2017 – 99,229 miles
  • 2016 – 97,955 miles
  • 2015 – 95,864 miles
  • 2014 – 93,231 miles
  • 2013 – 90,435 miles
  • 2012 – 83,276 miles
  • 2011 – 74,295 miles
  • 2010 – 67,494 miles
  • 2009 – 59,568 miles
  • 2008 – 49,840 miles
  • 2007 – 40,342 miles
  • 2006 – 29,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,181 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,181 miles (+88)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,181 miles
    Test number
    243153076979
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,093 miles (+8,449)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,093 miles
    Test number
    878411540341
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,644 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,644 miles
    Test number
    153764609247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail107,612 miles (+83)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,612 miles
    Test number
    680894562426
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Top of shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Top of shock absorber corroded

  5. Pass107,529 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,529 miles
    Test number
    130285091810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,193 miles (+932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,193 miles
    Test number
    775631587269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass105,261 miles (+614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    348425554943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass104,647 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,647 miles
    Test number
    428676747621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail104,646 miles (+559)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,646 miles
    Test number
    565572506920
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass104,087 miles (+702)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,087 miles
    Test number
    768083736563
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass103,385 miles (+4,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,385 miles
    Test number
    684275610313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass99,229 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    598464527222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail99,229 miles (+1,274)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    428218854682
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass97,955 miles (+2,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,955 miles
    Test number
    824737658369
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass95,864 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,864 miles
    Test number
    998615877378
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass93,231 miles (+2,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,231 miles
    Test number
    725935414345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass90,435 miles (+7,159)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,435 miles
    Test number
    366458403337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass83,276 miles (+8,981)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    306998392270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail74,295 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    686301901354
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass74,295 miles (+6,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    869151401322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass67,494 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,494 miles
    Test number
    882067480203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    620050919367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail59,558 miles (+9,718)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    821410919300
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass49,840 miles (+9,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,840 miles
    Test number
    510251768281
    • 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)

  25. Pass40,342 miles (+10,673)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    100380867252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,669 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,669 miles
    Test number
    730126786116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,586 miles2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,586 miles
    Test number
    461311886118
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but not to excess at present

Questions about LS03 YDP

Does LS03 YDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS03 YDP is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS03 YDP?
The MOT on LS03 YDP is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS03 YDP done?
LS03 YDP was recorded at 116,181 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,292 miles a year.
Has LS03 YDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 YDP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS03 YDP 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 LS03 YDP find?
LS03 YDP passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; oil leak, but not excessive.

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