BMW 316
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LL03 XARMOT history
LL03 XAR is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 8 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,301 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 109,301 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,838 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL03 XAR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL03 XAR was last recorded at 109,301 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Mar 2017: 49,844 miles, lower than 94,078 miles on 18 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 104,109 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,192 miles
- Average per year
- 4,838 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,301 miles
- 2024 – 104,109 miles
- 2023 – 99,106 miles
- 2022 – 91,109 miles
- 2021 – 84,225 miles
- 2020 – 75,982 miles
- 2019 – 69,802 miles
- 2018 – 62,316 miles
- 2017 – 49,859 miles
- 2015 – 94,078 miles
- 2014 – 33,043 miles
- 2013 – 30,282 miles
- 2012 – 27,853 miles
- 2011 – 25,058 miles
- 2010 – 23,594 miles
- 2009 – 21,881 miles
- 2008 – 19,740 miles
- 2007 – 17,462 miles
- 2006 – 15,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,301 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,301 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 109,301 miles
- Test number
- 903200109660
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail109,288 miles (+5,179)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,288 miles
- Test number
- 652492843399
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass104,109 miles (+5,003)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 104,109 miles
- Test number
- 550088559458
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake Pipes Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,106 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 99,106 miles
- Test number
- 379803149251
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail99,106 miles (+7,997)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,106 miles
- Test number
- 680789714354
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass91,109 miles (+6,884)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 91,109 miles
- Test number
- 638187499636
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass84,225 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 84,225 miles
- Test number
- 503979337057
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail84,225 miles (+8,243)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,225 miles
- Test number
- 612329373950
- Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass75,982 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 75,982 miles
- Test number
- 416056263285
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail75,982 miles (+6,180)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,982 miles
- Test number
- 410623165336
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass69,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,802 miles
- Test number
- 579317836098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,802 miles (+7,486)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,802 miles
- Test number
- 916433277969
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass62,316 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 62,316 miles
- Test number
- 207605406307
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail62,316 miles (+12,457)5 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,316 miles
- Test number
- 957841356903
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filter blocked (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass49,859 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 49,859 miles
- Test number
- 425787152609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,844 miles (-44,234)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,844 miles
- Test number
- 106103226168
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass94,078 miles (+61,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 94,078 miles
- Test number
- 225830350000
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 33,043 miles
- Test number
- 178440834267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,043 miles (+2,761)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,043 miles
- Test number
- 988477724233
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass30,282 miles (+2,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 30,282 miles
- Test number
- 319233033425
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass27,853 miles (+2,795)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 27,853 miles
- Test number
- 476462742213
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass25,058 miles (+1,464)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,058 miles
- Test number
- 655448821294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,594 miles (+1,713)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 23,594 miles
- Test number
- 243056130242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,881 miles (+2,141)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 21,881 miles
- Test number
- 171773629245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,740 miles (+2,278)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 19,740 miles
- Test number
- 844630148259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,462 miles (+2,203)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 17,462 miles
- Test number
- 572788427262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 15,259 miles
- Test number
- 723594426282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL03 XAR
- Does LL03 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 XAR is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL03 XAR?
- The MOT on LL03 XAR is valid until 18 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 XAR done?
- LL03 XAR was recorded at 109,301 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
- Has LL03 XAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL03 XAR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL03 XAR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL03 XAR find?
- LL03 XAR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 12 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.
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