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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LL03 OPZMOT history

LL03 OPZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LL03 OPZ 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
112,325 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 OPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 OPZ was last recorded at 112,325 miles on 6 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,310 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,325 miles
  • 2025 – 105,360 miles
  • 2024 – 99,004 miles
  • 2023 – 97,591 miles
  • 2022 – 90,013 miles
  • 2021 – 85,199 miles
  • 2019 – 81,507 miles
  • 2018 – 74,994 miles
  • 2017 – 72,056 miles
  • 2016 – 69,155 miles
  • 2015 – 65,615 miles
  • 2014 – 61,309 miles
  • 2013 – 57,524 miles
  • 2012 – 50,369 miles
  • 2011 – 47,853 miles
  • 2010 – 42,852 miles
  • 2009 – 38,285 miles
  • 2008 – 32,060 miles
  • 2007 – 25,190 miles
  • 2006 – 20,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,325 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front TURN SIGNAL WATER INGRESS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL 205/55/16W

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,325 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,325 miles
    Test number
    884722286494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,310 miles (+6,950)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,310 miles
    Test number
    151832487317
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,360 miles (+6,356)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,360 miles
    Test number
    942394898224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,004 miles (+1,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,004 miles
    Test number
    635805398544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,591 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,591 miles
    Test number
    796077285586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,013 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    513233528709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,995 miles (+4,796)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,995 miles
    Test number
    389881661770
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass85,199 miles (+3,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,199 miles
    Test number
    240530171964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass81,507 miles (+3,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    859618842777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass77,868 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,868 miles
    Test number
    672400494475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass74,994 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,994 miles
    Test number
    732663949399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TURN SIGNAL WATER INGRESS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL 205/55/16W

  12. Fail74,993 miles (+2,937)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    183240367165
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort ONLY 60KG MAX (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TURN SIGNAL WATER INGRESS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL 205/55/16W

  13. Pass72,056 miles (+2,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,056 miles
    Test number
    181568837805
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass69,155 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,155 miles
    Test number
    873509677244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,615 miles
    Test number
    407320145093
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail65,615 miles (+4,306)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,615 miles
    Test number
    946500145071
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass61,309 miles (+3,785)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,309 miles
    Test number
    718448034069
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  18. Pass57,524 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    109501133425
    • NoteBoth the front tyres are wearing on both the edges
    • NoteBoth the rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion on them

  19. Fail57,524 miles (+7,155)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    245900933038
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth the front tyres are wearing on both the edges
    • NoteBoth the rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion on them

  20. Pass50,369 miles (+2,516)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,369 miles
    Test number
    927401832057
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge
    • NoteSigns of corrosion on both the rear brake discs

  21. Pass47,853 miles (+5,001)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    567805641019
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on both the edges, and near the legal limit on the outer edge
    • NoteSigns of wear and slight corrosion on both the edges of the rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight play in the offside front wheel

  22. Pass42,852 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,852 miles
    Test number
    131020020465
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail42,849 miles (+4,564)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,849 miles
    Test number
    491479510028
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass38,285 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,285 miles
    Test number
    894358449026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,277 miles (+6,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    100424549069
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass32,060 miles (+6,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,060 miles
    Test number
    821481508151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass25,190 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,190 miles
    Test number
    210113427137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,722 miles
    Test number
    681623356110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 OPZ

Does LL03 OPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 OPZ is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 OPZ?
The MOT on LL03 OPZ is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 OPZ done?
LL03 OPZ was recorded at 112,325 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,597 miles a year.
Has LL03 OPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 OPZ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 OPZ 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 LL03 OPZ find?
LL03 OPZ passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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