BMW 3 Series
Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LL03 VHWMOT history
LL03 VHW is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,093 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 84,093 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,889 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 VHW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL03 VHW was last recorded at 84,093 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,736 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 357 miles
- Average per year
- 2,889 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,093 miles
- 2024 – 83,736 miles
- 2023 – 83,126 miles
- 2022 – 82,672 miles
- 2021 – 81,582 miles
- 2020 – 81,073 miles
- 2019 – 79,996 miles
- 2018 – 79,001 miles
- 2017 – 76,358 miles
- 2016 – 74,510 miles
- 2015 – 71,760 miles
- 2014 – 69,230 miles
- 2013 – 65,938 miles
- 2012 – 60,783 miles
- 2011 – 56,667 miles
- 2010 – 49,577 miles
- 2009 – 45,310 miles
- 2008 – 42,291 miles
- 2007 – 37,042 miles
- 2006 – 28,328 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,093 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,093 miles (+357)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 84,093 miles
- Test number
- 292895044360
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,736 miles (+610)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 83,736 miles
- Test number
- 175391924520
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryClutch release bearing noise
Pass83,126 miles (+454)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 83,126 miles
- Test number
- 683151946780
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight lense
Pass82,672 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,672 miles
- Test number
- 218532584626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,672 miles (+1,090)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,672 miles
- Test number
- 204187680912
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 81,582 miles
- Test number
- 394274266692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,581 miles (+508)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,581 miles
- Test number
- 803295367911
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,073 miles (+1,077)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 81,073 miles
- Test number
- 244951186424
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass79,996 miles (+995)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,996 miles
- Test number
- 123515139587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,001 miles (+2,643)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 79,001 miles
- Test number
- 702435797152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,358 miles (+1,848)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 76,358 miles
- Test number
- 544124184816
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass74,510 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 74,510 miles
- Test number
- 136171299199
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
Fail74,510 miles (+2,750)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,510 miles
- Test number
- 237738718466
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EML on,missfire (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
Pass71,760 miles (+2,530)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 71,760 miles
- Test number
- 911844260212
- AdvisoryBoth rear and o/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Pass69,230 miles (+3,292)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 69,230 miles
- Test number
- 606388304307
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteRear tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Pass65,938 miles (+5,155)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 65,938 miles
- Test number
- 929060213323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,783 miles (+4,116)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 60,783 miles
- Test number
- 919789282214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,667 miles (+7,090)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 56,667 miles
- Test number
- 238254001335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,577 miles (+4,267)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 49,577 miles
- Test number
- 762622090255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,310 miles (+3,019)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 45,310 miles
- Test number
- 332389889416
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass42,291 miles (+5,249)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 42,291 miles
- Test number
- 441058588289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,042 miles (+165)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 37,042 miles
- Test number
- 480846217343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,877 miles (+8,549)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 36,877 miles
- Test number
- 610561907232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 28,328 miles
- Test number
- 291898396447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL03 VHW
- Does LL03 VHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 VHW is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 VHW?
- The MOT on LL03 VHW is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL03 VHW done?
- LL03 VHW was recorded at 84,093 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,889 miles a year.
- Has LL03 VHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 VHW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL03 VHW 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 VHW find?
- LL03 VHW passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased.
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