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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LL03 SSKMOT history

LL03 SSK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 197,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LL03 SSK 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
197,932 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 SSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 SSK was last recorded at 197,932 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,926 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,932 miles
  • 2025 – 192,255 miles
  • 2024 – 189,116 miles
  • 2023 – 183,891 miles
  • 2022 – 174,190 miles
  • 2021 – 171,394 miles
  • 2020 – 163,341 miles
  • 2019 – 158,441 miles
  • 2018 – 152,720 miles
  • 2017 – 142,182 miles
  • 2016 – 132,765 miles
  • 2015 – 127,540 miles
  • 2014 – 120,305 miles
  • 2013 – 116,906 miles
  • 2012 – 109,159 miles
  • 2011 – 95,660 miles
  • 2010 – 89,071 miles
  • 2009 – 72,923 miles
  • 2008 – 64,093 miles
  • 2007 – 55,866 miles
  • 2006 – 41,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,932 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Emissions not tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,932 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    197,932 miles
    Test number
    695722488665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail197,926 miles (+5,671)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,926 miles
    Test number
    755244120394
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass192,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    192,255 miles
    Test number
    837948382268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail192,255 miles (+3,139)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,255 miles
    Test number
    696664150982
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass189,116 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    189,116 miles
    Test number
    882245138014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail189,101 miles (+5,210)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,101 miles
    Test number
    256816619862
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass183,891 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,891 miles
    Test number
    581953584367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail183,890 miles (+9,700)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,890 miles
    Test number
    333287426222
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass174,190 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,190 miles
    Test number
    859828023757
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail174,187 miles (+2,793)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,187 miles
    Test number
    545247678411
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass171,394 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,394 miles
    Test number
    665267379290
    • 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))

  12. Fail171,393 miles (+8,052)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,393 miles
    Test number
    561220265762
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass163,341 miles (+4,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,341 miles
    Test number
    618255476190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass158,441 miles (+5,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,441 miles
    Test number
    134608867759
    • 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))

  15. Pass152,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    152,720 miles
    Test number
    148832730682
    • AdvisoryO/S/F DOOR MIRROR CASING IS DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail152,719 miles (+10,537)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,719 miles
    Test number
    181248526447
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F DOOR MIRROR CASING IS DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass142,182 miles (+9,417)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,182 miles
    Test number
    918166199837
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass132,765 miles (+5,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,765 miles
    Test number
    437662989718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  19. Pass127,540 miles (+7,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,540 miles
    Test number
    736375815018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass120,305 miles (+3,399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    120,305 miles
    Test number
    177468524460
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail116,906 miles (+7,747)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    616095233232
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass109,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    738090242234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,159 miles (+13,499)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    968427732233
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass95,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,660 miles
    Test number
    779276831213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail95,650 miles (+6,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    446456631272
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass89,071 miles (+16,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,071 miles
    Test number
    460619630247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  27. Pass72,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    413937799121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail72,922 miles (+8,829)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,922 miles
    Test number
    960227599180
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/S/R SEATBELT NOT CHECKED AS CHILD SEAT FITTED.VISUAL CHECK ONLY.

  29. Pass64,093 miles (+8,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    482459298173
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass55,866 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,866 miles
    Test number
    332333937282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass55,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    472372197187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail55,255 miles (+13,704)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    810132097137
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  33. Pass41,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,551 miles
    Test number
    744846006296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail41,551 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,551 miles
    Test number
    113606606258
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL03 SSK

Does LL03 SSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 SSK is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 SSK?
The MOT on LL03 SSK is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 SSK done?
LL03 SSK was recorded at 197,932 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 8,000 miles a year.
Has LL03 SSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 SSK has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 SSK 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 SSK find?
LL03 SSK passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge.

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