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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LL03 TKUMOT history

LL03 TKU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

LL03 TKU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2024
Mileage
90,242 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 TKU
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
8 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 TKU was last recorded at 90,242 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,226 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,016 miles
Average per year
4,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,242 miles
  • 2022 – 87,226 miles
  • 2021 – 84,506 miles
  • 2020 – 82,495 miles
  • 2019 – 80,110 miles
  • 2018 – 72,125 miles
  • 2017 – 68,098 miles
  • 2016 – 64,514 miles
  • 2015 – 61,258 miles
  • 2014 – 57,545 miles
  • 2013 – 52,351 miles
  • 2012 – 46,908 miles
  • 2011 – 40,381 miles
  • 2010 – 34,885 miles
  • 2009 – 30,421 miles
  • 2008 – 23,998 miles
  • 2007 – 17,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,242 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underside of the vehicle is covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,242 miles (+3,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,242 miles
    Test number
    700722557560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underside of the vehicle is covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,226 miles (+2,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    858610038322
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    384681124162
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak *Borderline*
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail84,506 miles (+67)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    459101947909
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak *Borderline*
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail84,439 miles (+1,944)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,439 miles
    Test number
    605573870405
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal slightly perised.

  6. Pass82,495 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    648438393031
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,411 miles (+2,301)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    399827534367
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe in front off coil spring pipe has been chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe in front off coil spring pipe has been chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe beside petrol tank pipe has been chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,110 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,110 miles
    Test number
    209443579827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail80,089 miles (+7,964)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    463406070891
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass72,125 miles (+4,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,125 miles
    Test number
    357135649933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass68,098 miles (+3,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    619645526622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,514 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,514 miles
    Test number
    492003111348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,258 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,258 miles
    Test number
    164240219377
    • AdvisoryExcess engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effiicency low

  14. Fail61,202 miles (+3,657)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,202 miles
    Test number
    830854269681
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExcess engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effiicency low

  15. Pass57,545 miles (+5,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    748218044259
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass52,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,351 miles
    Test number
    799119143242
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail52,351 miles (+5,443)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,351 miles
    Test number
    336799943449
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,908 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,908 miles
    Test number
    965946532252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,381 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,381 miles
    Test number
    137234711278
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront disc and pads are low
    • NoteEngine oil below MIN

  20. Pass40,381 miles (+5,496)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,381 miles
    Test number
    319994711495
    • NoteFront disc and pads are low
    • NoteEngine oil below MIN

  21. Pass34,885 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,885 miles
    Test number
    850669200240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,421 miles (+6,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,421 miles
    Test number
    660606519212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,998 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,998 miles
    Test number
    504833118241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,699 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,699 miles
    Test number
    364872017235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNear sides waper not seating correct at the glass

  25. Pass17,699 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,699 miles
    Test number
    994352417262
    • NoteNear sides waper not seating correct at the glass

Questions about LL03 TKU

Does LL03 TKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 TKU expired on 28 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 TKU?
The MOT on LL03 TKU expired on 28 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 TKU done?
LL03 TKU was recorded at 90,242 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 4,489 miles a year.
Has LL03 TKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 TKU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LL03 TKU 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 TKU find?
LL03 TKU passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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