BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc
LL03 VHJMOT history
LL03 VHJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,762 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 179,762 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,737 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 VHJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL03 VHJ was last recorded at 179,762 miles on 1 May 2026, 497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 179,265 miles · 11 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 497 miles
- Average per year
- 8,737 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,762 miles
- 2022 – 179,265 miles
- 2021 – 175,340 miles
- 2020 – 171,442 miles
- 2019 – 161,871 miles
- 2018 – 149,115 miles
- 2017 – 136,921 miles
- 2016 – 124,625 miles
- 2015 – 103,766 miles
- 2014 – 75,846 miles
- 2013 – 50,777 miles
- 2012 – 31,479 miles
- 2011 – 29,674 miles
- 2009 – 24,465 miles
- 2008 – 20,441 miles
- 2007 – 13,656 miles
- 2006 – 9,490 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (above the tank) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion on the underneath of the vehicle ,floor,sills,chassis legs,sub frames, suspension components and brake ferrules.
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.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,762 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 179,762 miles
- Test number
- 166066061202
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (above the tank) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion on the underneath of the vehicle ,floor,sills,chassis legs,sub frames, suspension components and brake ferrules.
Fail179,762 miles (+497)4 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,762 miles
- Test number
- 714711183528
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (above the tank) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion on the underneath of the vehicle ,floor,sills,chassis legs,sub frames, suspension components and brake ferrules.
Pass179,265 miles (+3,925)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 179,265 miles
- Test number
- 776453011071
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,340 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 175,340 miles
- Test number
- 356019744184
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear parking brake on minimum accepted tolerance (16% efficiency)
Fail175,340 miles (+3,898)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,340 miles
- Test number
- 244681304815
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear parking brake on minimum accepted tolerance (16% efficiency)
Pass171,442 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 171,442 miles
- Test number
- 223604972834
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease ,various points (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))
Fail171,442 miles (+9,571)4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,442 miles
- Test number
- 464847404166
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease ,various points (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))
Pass161,871 miles (+12,756)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 161,871 miles
- Test number
- 240098378063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass149,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 149,115 miles
- Test number
- 629575100054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,115 miles (+12,194)4 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,115 miles
- Test number
- 678450361765
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass136,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 136,921 miles
- Test number
- 686476000195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,921 miles (+12,296)6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,921 miles
- Test number
- 189894106842
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass124,625 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 124,625 miles
- Test number
- 330014340703
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail124,624 miles (+20,858)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,624 miles
- Test number
- 788188972796
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,766 miles (+27,920)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 103,766 miles
- Test number
- 768436210614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,846 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,846 miles
- Test number
- 608384004333
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail75,846 miles (+25,069)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,846 miles
- Test number
- 465883694298
- FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass50,777 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 50,777 miles
- Test number
- 987278093256
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail50,777 miles (+19,298)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,777 miles
- Test number
- 955376693223
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,479 miles (+1,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 31,479 miles
- Test number
- 298874012351
- 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)
Pass29,674 miles (+5,209)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 29,674 miles
- Test number
- 117150811083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,465 miles (+4,024)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 24,465 miles
- Test number
- 974736419303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,441 miles (+6,785)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 20,441 miles
- Test number
- 890676478232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,656 miles (+4,166)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 13,656 miles
- Test number
- 391622967230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 9,490 miles
- Test number
- 884568006357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL03 VHJ
- Does LL03 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 VHJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 VHJ?
- The MOT on LL03 VHJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL03 VHJ done?
- LL03 VHJ was recorded at 179,762 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,737 miles a year.
- Has LL03 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 VHJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL03 VHJ 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 VHJ find?
- LL03 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (above the tank); nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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