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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LL03 VHEMOT history

LL03 VHE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LL03 VHE black 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,651 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VHE was last recorded at 147,651 miles on 15 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2026: 147,651 miles, lower than 173,614 miles on 16 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,614 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Average per year
5,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,651 miles
  • 2025 – 173,614 miles
  • 2024 – 173,613 miles
  • 2023 – 167,642 miles
  • 2022 – 161,800 miles
  • 2021 – 150,764 miles
  • 2020 – 141,363 miles
  • 2019 – 138,144 miles
  • 2018 – 133,074 miles
  • 2017 – 128,963 miles
  • 2016 – 125,783 miles
  • 2015 – 121,194 miles
  • 2014 – 116,010 miles
  • 2013 – 114,416 miles
  • 2012 – 89,314 miles
  • 2011 – 76,534 miles
  • 2010 – 71,863 miles
  • 2009 – 63,898 miles
  • 2008 – 55,755 miles
  • 2007 – 47,481 miles
  • 2006 – 38,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,651 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,651 miles (-25,963)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,651 miles
    Test number
    674539821858
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass173,614 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    173,614 miles
    Test number
    406109678403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail173,613 miles (+5,971)3 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,613 miles
    Test number
    181483086085
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber stanchion excessively corroded & likely to become detached
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber stanchion excessively corroded & likely to become detached
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass167,642 miles (+5,842)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,642 miles
    Test number
    246725067137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass161,800 miles (+11,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,800 miles
    Test number
    835818270530
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass150,764 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,764 miles
    Test number
    229096261025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,585 miles (+9,222)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,585 miles
    Test number
    915239747856
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass141,363 miles (+3,219)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,363 miles
    Test number
    674071377280
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight differential oil leak
  9. Pass138,144 miles (+5,070)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,144 miles
    Test number
    427498691066
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass133,074 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,074 miles
    Test number
    368667855512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail132,917 miles (+3,954)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,917 miles
    Test number
    512995664980
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass128,963 miles (+3,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,963 miles
    Test number
    851069655911
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass125,783 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,783 miles
    Test number
    389101725381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,746 miles (+4,552)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,746 miles
    Test number
    543145992754
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass121,194 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,194 miles
    Test number
    531878644565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,010 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,010 miles
    Test number
    806215914318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,416 miles (+25,102)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    849060133334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,314 miles
    Test number
    308344792486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,314 miles (+12,780)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,314 miles
    Test number
    375004292266
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass76,534 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,534 miles
    Test number
    359119521462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,863 miles (+7,965)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,863 miles
    Test number
    860124210257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,898 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    370860019419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,755 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    221584308223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,481 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,481 miles
    Test number
    793044707276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,685 miles
    Test number
    873000406282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 VHE

Does LL03 VHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 VHE is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VHE?
The MOT on LL03 VHE is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 VHE done?
LL03 VHE was recorded at 147,651 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,590 miles a year.
Has LL03 VHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VHE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 VHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 VHE find?
LL03 VHE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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