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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LL03 UYAMOT history

LL03 UYA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

LL03 UYA silver 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 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,194 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 UYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 UYA was last recorded at 127,194 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 4,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,498 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,696 miles
Average per year
5,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,194 miles
  • 2024 – 122,498 miles
  • 2023 – 117,410 miles
  • 2020 – 116,139 miles
  • 2019 – 113,657 miles
  • 2018 – 110,089 miles
  • 2017 – 106,556 miles
  • 2016 – 103,517 miles
  • 2015 – 99,823 miles
  • 2014 – 93,865 miles
  • 2013 – 89,278 miles
  • 2011 – 80,213 miles
  • 2010 – 73,295 miles
  • 2009 – 65,000 miles
  • 2008 – 54,860 miles
  • 2007 – 45,754 miles
  • 2006 – 32,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,194 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rear tyre has chunk out of the side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,194 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,194 miles
    Test number
    920901324820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,498 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,498 miles
    Test number
    717975281218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,410 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,410 miles
    Test number
    921642053804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,379 miles (+1,240)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,379 miles
    Test number
    328987986695
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass116,139 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,139 miles
    Test number
    710947411783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,657 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    613188519260
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has chunk out of the side wall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe required parking brake efficiency only just met
  7. Fail113,657 miles (+3,568)5 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    902126448116
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has chunk out of the side wall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe required parking brake efficiency only just met
  8. Pass110,089 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,089 miles
    Test number
    548317786151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,088 miles (+903)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,088 miles
    Test number
    109101153728
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass109,185 miles (+2,629)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,185 miles
    Test number
    968411242595
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass106,556 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,556 miles
    Test number
    638415328402
    • 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)
  12. Pass103,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,517 miles
    Test number
    370753711093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  13. Fail103,517 miles (+3,694)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,517 miles
    Test number
    967114372314
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  14. Pass99,823 miles (+5,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,823 miles
    Test number
    172397179721
    • Advisory2 nails in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim scuffed (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass93,865 miles (+9)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,865 miles
    Test number
    125349174154
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall damaged
  16. Fail93,856 miles (+4,578)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,856 miles
    Test number
    309798774150
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall damaged
  17. Pass89,278 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    319438153058
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail89,277 miles (+9,064)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,277 miles
    Test number
    159797053028
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteENG OIL LOW
  19. Pass80,213 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,213 miles
    Test number
    547212261349
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Fail80,207 miles (+6,912)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,207 miles
    Test number
    176962761351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteENG OIL LOW
  21. Fail73,295 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    422974960306
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteENG OIL LOW
  22. Pass73,295 miles (+8,295)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    513984160324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteENG OIL LOW
  23. Pass65,000 miles (+10,140)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,000 miles
    Test number
    950303859332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,860 miles (+9,106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,860 miles
    Test number
    692493558395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,754 miles
    Test number
    872389837393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,754 miles (+13,554)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,754 miles
    Test number
    283478037350
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  27. Pass32,200 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,200 miles
    Test number
    834919946348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,740 miles
    Test number
    560759796121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LL03 UYA

Does LL03 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 UYA is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 UYA?
The MOT on LL03 UYA is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 UYA done?
LL03 UYA was recorded at 127,194 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
Has LL03 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 UYA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL03 UYA 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 UYA find?
LL03 UYA passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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