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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LL03 UYNMOT history

LL03 UYN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LL03 UYN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,829 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 UYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 UYN was last recorded at 137,829 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,884 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,945 miles
Average per year
5,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,829 miles
  • 2024 – 131,884 miles
  • 2023 – 125,771 miles
  • 2022 – 119,766 miles
  • 2021 – 112,409 miles
  • 2020 – 110,147 miles
  • 2019 – 109,993 miles
  • 2018 – 109,265 miles
  • 2017 – 108,214 miles
  • 2016 – 105,199 miles
  • 2015 – 99,912 miles
  • 2014 – 92,833 miles
  • 2013 – 83,281 miles
  • 2012 – 74,855 miles
  • 2011 – 66,178 miles
  • 2010 – 57,934 miles
  • 2009 – 45,700 miles
  • 2008 – 40,887 miles
  • 2006 – 28,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front steering track rod dust cover dammaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,829 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,829 miles
    Test number
    892864950377
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering track rod dust cover dammaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail137,829 miles (+5,945)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,829 miles
    Test number
    733227292908
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering track rod dust cover dammaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass131,884 miles (+6,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,884 miles
    Test number
    560943811788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass125,771 miles (+6,005)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,771 miles
    Test number
    263838318376
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass119,766 miles (+7,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,766 miles
    Test number
    774446089272
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass112,409 miles (+2,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    426582711707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass110,147 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,147 miles
    Test number
    173190095603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail110,124 miles (+131)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,124 miles
    Test number
    968691811029
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass109,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    720649713104
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to diff
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Fail109,991 miles (+726)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,991 miles
    Test number
    437105199715
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible lettering smaller than legal requirements (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to diff
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass109,265 miles (+1,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    854177906980
    • AdvisoryBack box actuator hose perished
    • AdvisoryHand brake has high travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass108,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,214 miles
    Test number
    694660867244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,212 miles (+3,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,212 miles
    Test number
    700835890019
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass105,199 miles (+5,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,199 miles
    Test number
    849756219133
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail99,912 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,912 miles
    Test number
    469666515266
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass99,912 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,912 miles
    Test number
    637606215202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    778214974010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail92,833 miles (+9,552)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    815521374028
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass83,281 miles (+8,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    989085273074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass74,855 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,855 miles
    Test number
    725148232044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,819 miles (+8,641)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    238151232096
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass66,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,178 miles
    Test number
    199638721008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,178 miles (+8,244)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,178 miles
    Test number
    609378321041
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  24. Pass57,934 miles (+12,234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,934 miles
    Test number
    352422520050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,700 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    594838509090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,887 miles
    Test number
    933290538150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,887 miles (+12,203)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,887 miles
    Test number
    644530138116
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass28,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,684 miles
    Test number
    332154316244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,684 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,684 miles
    Test number
    513083516222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LL03 UYN

Does LL03 UYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 UYN is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 UYN?
The MOT on LL03 UYN is valid until 29 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 UYN done?
LL03 UYN was recorded at 137,829 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 5,671 miles a year.
Has LL03 UYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 UYN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 UYN 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 UYN find?
LL03 UYN passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside front steering track rod dust cover dammaged, and 1 more.

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