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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LL03 VGPMOT history

LL03 VGP is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

LL03 VGP silver 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 19 Jun 2023
Mileage
132,383 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VGP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VGP was last recorded at 132,383 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 1,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,984 miles · 28 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,399 miles
Average per year
6,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,383 miles
  • 2021 – 130,984 miles
  • 2020 – 129,122 miles
  • 2019 – 124,174 miles
  • 2018 – 118,635 miles
  • 2017 – 114,085 miles
  • 2016 – 108,068 miles
  • 2015 – 102,792 miles
  • 2014 – 95,851 miles
  • 2013 – 87,754 miles
  • 2012 – 77,333 miles
  • 2011 – 69,196 miles
  • 2010 – 59,319 miles
  • 2009 – 52,964 miles
  • 2006 – 33,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp Light intensity reduced

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,383 miles
    Test number
    952883933222
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp Light intensity reduced

  2. Fail132,383 miles (+1,399)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,383 miles
    Test number
    268104000830
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp Light intensity reduced

  3. Pass130,984 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,984 miles
    Test number
    913926242912
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  4. Fail130,984 miles (+1,862)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,984 miles
    Test number
    300636814694
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  5. Pass129,122 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    129,122 miles
    Test number
    271266518444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,174 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,174 miles
    Test number
    388188922081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail124,067 miles (+5,432)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,067 miles
    Test number
    276772511349
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,635 miles (+4,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,635 miles
    Test number
    280611420578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  9. Pass114,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,085 miles
    Test number
    736028384603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail114,085 miles (+6,017)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,085 miles
    Test number
    816395518707
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass108,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,068 miles
    Test number
    646834330456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,068 miles (+5,276)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,068 miles
    Test number
    685303974832
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and the undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroding

  13. Pass102,792 miles (+6,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,792 miles
    Test number
    657413115126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass95,851 miles (+8,097)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,851 miles
    Test number
    549857104102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,754 miles (+509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    397486813199
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail87,245 miles (+9,912)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    259628593096
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp rusted off
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass77,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    117988902162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,333 miles (+8,137)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    766988102120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass69,196 miles (+195)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,196 miles
    Test number
    627139501103
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp broken

  20. Fail69,001 miles (+9,682)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    308257891025
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp broken

  21. Pass59,319 miles (+6,355)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,319 miles
    Test number
    880426700151
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass52,964 miles (+19,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,964 miles
    Test number
    381553219157
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass33,670 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    844021126273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LL03 VGP

Does LL03 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 VGP expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VGP?
The MOT on LL03 VGP expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 VGP done?
LL03 VGP was recorded at 132,383 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 6,223 miles a year.
Has LL03 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VGP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LL03 VGP 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 VGP find?
LL03 VGP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside headlamp light intensity reduced.

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