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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LL03 UXSMOT history

LL03 UXS is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LL03 UXS grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,236 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 UXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 UXS was last recorded at 161,236 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,229 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,236 miles
  • 2024 – 152,082 miles
  • 2023 – 144,304 miles
  • 2022 – 133,556 miles
  • 2021 – 125,972 miles
  • 2020 – 117,388 miles
  • 2019 – 110,580 miles
  • 2018 – 105,019 miles
  • 2017 – 94,404 miles
  • 2016 – 65,386 miles
  • 2014 – 44,603 miles
  • 2013 – 40,490 miles
  • 2012 – 38,055 miles
  • 2011 – 35,306 miles
  • 2010 – 31,913 miles
  • 2009 – 27,920 miles
  • 2008 – 23,276 miles
  • 2006 – 17,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Auxiliary drive belt poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake fluid change looks over due

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,236 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,236 miles
    Test number
    346765330649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail161,229 miles (+9,147)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,229 miles
    Test number
    228951937372
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass152,082 miles (+7,778)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,082 miles
    Test number
    757723249778
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low effort
  4. Pass144,304 miles (+10,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    551799063658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake lower efficiency
  5. Pass133,556 miles (+7,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,556 miles
    Test number
    157816460347
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass125,972 miles (+8,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,972 miles
    Test number
    475207510696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily at inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass117,388 miles (+132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,388 miles
    Test number
    971675501980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt poor condition
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid change looks over due
    • AdvisoryRocker cover gasket leaking
  8. Fail117,256 miles (+6,676)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,256 miles
    Test number
    457188507115
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt poor condition
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid change looks over due
    • AdvisoryRocker cover gasket leaking
  9. Pass110,580 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,580 miles
    Test number
    319435710865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,019 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,019 miles
    Test number
    191931011828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Fail104,862 miles (+10,458)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,862 miles
    Test number
    679693537889
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass94,404 miles (+29,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,404 miles
    Test number
    212323401691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,386 miles (+15,269)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    215078787225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,117 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    499499786755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,603 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    645524564302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Fail44,601 miles (+4,111)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,601 miles
    Test number
    928067454339
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has fatigue cracks to sidewalls
  17. Pass40,490 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    829372833265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,055 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    228551352230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,306 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,306 miles
    Test number
    398430151284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,913 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,913 miles
    Test number
    271057630232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,920 miles (+4,644)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,920 miles
    Test number
    922179159083
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four wheels and tyres curbed
    • NoteDamage to off side of car
  22. Pass23,276 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    784751328023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,250 miles (+6,101)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,250 miles
    Test number
    523865318050
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass17,149 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,149 miles
    Test number
    842867846225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,105 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,105 miles
    Test number
    463475836253
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LL03 UXS

Does LL03 UXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 UXS is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 UXS?
The MOT on LL03 UXS is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 UXS done?
LL03 UXS was recorded at 161,236 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,497 miles a year.
Has LL03 UXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 UXS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 UXS 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 UXS find?
LL03 UXS passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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