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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LL03 UHPMOT history

LL03 UHP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

LL03 UHP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
140,467 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 UHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 UHP was last recorded at 140,467 miles on 2 May 2025, 3,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,471 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,996 miles
Average per year
4,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,467 miles
  • 2024 – 136,471 miles
  • 2023 – 134,387 miles
  • 2022 – 130,590 miles
  • 2021 – 127,253 miles
  • 2020 – 123,959 miles
  • 2019 – 120,730 miles
  • 2018 – 115,217 miles
  • 2017 – 110,456 miles
  • 2016 – 100,377 miles
  • 2015 – 93,561 miles
  • 2014 – 86,834 miles
  • 2013 – 84,660 miles
  • 2012 – 81,457 miles
  • 2011 – 78,732 miles
  • 2010 – 72,625 miles
  • 2009 – 68,283 miles
  • 2008 – 61,115 miles
  • 2007 – 55,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,467 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,467 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    110254650088
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,467 miles (+3,996)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    287029649036
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective missing (3.1 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,471 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,471 miles
    Test number
    943377413254
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,375 miles (+1,988)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,375 miles
    Test number
    416283117397
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,387 miles (+79)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,387 miles
    Test number
    775578619418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail134,308 miles (+3,718)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,308 miles
    Test number
    358354558792
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,590 miles (+3,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,590 miles
    Test number
    544749089040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shaft wearing thin (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,253 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,253 miles
    Test number
    469446809987
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet release catch missing.

  9. Fail127,218 miles (+3,259)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,218 miles
    Test number
    422093565642
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet release catch missing.

  10. Pass123,959 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,959 miles
    Test number
    974132841481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,730 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    572704566062
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber very corroded around top of shaft /top mount
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,730 miles (+5,513)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    879290651782
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber very corroded around top of shaft /top mount
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass115,217 miles (+4,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,217 miles
    Test number
    807727864612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass110,456 miles (+212)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    493154011015
    • DangerousFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail110,244 miles (+9,867)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,244 miles
    Test number
    818655093618
    • DangerousFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass100,377 miles (+6,816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,377 miles
    Test number
    830508275138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,561 miles (+641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,561 miles
    Test number
    179326755449
    • 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)

  18. Fail92,920 miles (+6,086)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    727634145001
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass86,834 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    598047554045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,660 miles (+3,203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,660 miles
    Test number
    735810093170
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass81,457 miles (+2,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    317729852189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass78,732 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,732 miles
    Test number
    329891861144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,625 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,625 miles
    Test number
    113283270106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,283 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    424456449132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,115 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    531711658126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,277 miles
    Test number
    390171057148
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL03 UHP

Does LL03 UHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 UHP expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 UHP?
The MOT on LL03 UHP expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 UHP done?
LL03 UHP was recorded at 140,467 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
Has LL03 UHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 UHP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 UHP 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 UHP find?
LL03 UHP passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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