
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass150,764 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 150,764 miles
- Test number
- 229096261025
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass125,783 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 125,783 miles
- Test number
- 389101725381
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass121,194 miles (+5,184)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 121,194 miles
- Test number
- 531878644565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,010 miles (+1,594)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 116,010 miles
- Test number
- 806215914318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,416 miles (+25,102)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 114,416 miles
- Test number
- 849060133334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 89,314 miles
- Test number
- 308344792486
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass76,534 miles (+4,671)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 76,534 miles
- Test number
- 359119521462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,863 miles (+7,965)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 71,863 miles
- Test number
- 860124210257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,898 miles (+8,143)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 63,898 miles
- Test number
- 370860019419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,755 miles (+8,274)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 55,755 miles
- Test number
- 221584308223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,481 miles (+8,796)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 47,481 miles
- Test number
- 793044707276
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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