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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LL03 VGRMOT history

LL03 VGR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 188,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LL03 VGR blue 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 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
188,351 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LL03 VGR was last recorded at 188,351 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,342 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,351 miles
  • 2024 – 177,166 miles
  • 2023 – 165,521 miles
  • 2022 – 162,015 miles
  • 2021 – 160,513 miles
  • 2020 – 159,109 miles
  • 2019 – 151,574 miles
  • 2018 – 139,675 miles
  • 2017 – 128,503 miles
  • 2016 – 113,955 miles
  • 2015 – 109,935 miles
  • 2014 – 104,899 miles
  • 2013 – 101,173 miles
  • 2012 – 97,456 miles
  • 2011 – 91,579 miles
  • 2010 – 82,755 miles
  • 2009 – 73,211 miles
  • 2008 – 67,721 miles
  • 2006 – 52,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,351 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,351 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,351 miles
    Test number
    206119074671
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,342 miles (+11,176)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,342 miles
    Test number
    584936989263
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,166 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    177,166 miles
    Test number
    609050614258
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail177,166 miles (+11,645)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,166 miles
    Test number
    280169626424
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass165,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,521 miles
    Test number
    824228864417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,521 miles (+3,506)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,521 miles
    Test number
    370753734995
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass162,015 miles (+1,502)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,015 miles
    Test number
    428602360517
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear flexible hoses (nearside & offside) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer at seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint at sub-frame - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber shroud is insecure
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel

  8. Pass160,513 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,513 miles
    Test number
    985530531720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,109 miles (+7,535)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,109 miles
    Test number
    660457884477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,574 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,574 miles
    Test number
    660394412999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail151,574 miles (+11,899)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,574 miles
    Test number
    248906276367
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass139,675 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,675 miles
    Test number
    134436339556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail139,668 miles (+11,165)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,668 miles
    Test number
    934057386647
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass128,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,503 miles
    Test number
    357315371737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail128,500 miles (+14,545)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,500 miles
    Test number
    926070982287
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,955 miles
    Test number
    435125905251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail113,955 miles (+4,020)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,955 miles
    Test number
    351982984920
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass109,935 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,935 miles
    Test number
    729660195113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  19. Fail109,910 miles (+5,011)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,910 miles
    Test number
    887958985199
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass104,899 miles (+3,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,899 miles
    Test number
    566485134132
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass101,173 miles (+3,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,173 miles
    Test number
    855910223144
    • NoteFront compliance bushes slight movement

  22. Pass97,456 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,456 miles
    Test number
    207194802159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,433 miles (+5,854)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    767372502157
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass91,579 miles (+8,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,579 miles
    Test number
    248742101474
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass82,755 miles (+9,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    791498490047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass73,211 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,211 miles
    Test number
    123594789444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,988 miles (+5,267)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    821392379020
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass67,721 miles (+15,692)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,721 miles
    Test number
    590228738019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,029 miles
    Test number
    472684516225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 VGR

Does LL03 VGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 VGR is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VGR?
The MOT on LL03 VGR 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 VGR done?
LL03 VGR was recorded at 188,351 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,084 miles a year.
Has LL03 VGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VGR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 VGR 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 VGR find?
LL03 VGR passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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