free car check
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LD03FTY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 23 Oct 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,815 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2026 5 Jun 202630 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,623 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust flange stud broken
- Offside Rear shock upper dust cover insurcue
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushs deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,623 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushs deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear shock upper dust cover insurcue
- Front Exhaust flange stud broken
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,512 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearer bushs slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,428 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,314 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,314 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,149 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear shock top dust cover insurcue
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,930 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020 5 Jun 202629 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,549 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019 5 Jun 202629 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,608 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- bolt broken in front exhaust flange
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,108 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak ()
14 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
24 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,541 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- handbrake just met minimum efficiency requirement indicating repair or adjustment is needed.
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,925 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015 5 Jun 202615 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,050 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014 5 Jun 20263 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,621 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 5 Jun 202616 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,495 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202613 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,836 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,985 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,656 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202614 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,676 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2008 5 Jun 20267 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,643 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2007 5 Jun 20267 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LD03FTY was registered on 2003-06-16
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.