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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LL03 XBJMOT history

LL03 XBJ is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LL03 XBJ grey 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
87,801 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 XBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 XBJ was last recorded at 87,801 miles on 7 May 2026, 4,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,517 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,284 miles
Average per year
3,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,801 miles
  • 2025 – 83,517 miles
  • 2024 – 79,039 miles
  • 2023 – 76,617 miles
  • 2022 – 75,203 miles
  • 2019 – 71,650 miles
  • 2018 – 68,979 miles
  • 2017 – 67,674 miles
  • 2016 – 61,079 miles
  • 2015 – 57,123 miles
  • 2014 – 55,133 miles
  • 2013 – 51,756 miles
  • 2012 – 50,172 miles
  • 2010 – 46,665 miles
  • 2009 – 44,127 miles
  • 2008 – 34,455 miles
  • 2007 – 24,114 miles
  • 2006 – 20,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,801 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,801 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    800571329388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,517 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,517 miles
    Test number
    438835290259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,039 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    434618382416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,617 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,617 miles
    Test number
    837478453368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,203 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,203 miles
    Test number
    629070760737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,177 miles (+3,527)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,177 miles
    Test number
    870031497430
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass71,650 miles (+2,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,650 miles
    Test number
    980105270901
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Slight loss of grease from outer CV joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  8. Pass68,979 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    692556068531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,674 miles (+6,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    292915298641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass61,079 miles (+3,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,079 miles
    Test number
    262380985461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension height sensor insecure.
  11. Pass57,123 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,123 miles
    Test number
    426903405122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,133 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    749448084080
    • NoteOffside front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear discs showong signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp on
  13. Fail55,133 miles (+3,377)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    806878584026
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear discs showong signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp on
  14. Pass51,756 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    487342193014
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.5mm offside rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside front and rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
  15. Fail51,756 miles (+1,584)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    117878583017
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.5mm offside rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside front and rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
  16. Pass50,172 miles (+3,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,172 miles
    Test number
    916176312031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass46,665 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    840643900309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail46,651 miles (+2,524)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,651 miles
    Test number
    604632880287
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor light on dash on.no visible signs of nails or anything on tread or siewall of tyre
  19. Pass44,127 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    163063549267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,667 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,667 miles
    Test number
    273086719216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,536 miles (+9,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    881192419298
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass34,455 miles (+10,341)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,455 miles
    Test number
    152773218280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,114 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,114 miles
    Test number
    712486307262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,340 miles
    Test number
    893332206257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 XBJ

Does LL03 XBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 XBJ is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 XBJ?
The MOT on LL03 XBJ is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 XBJ done?
LL03 XBJ was recorded at 87,801 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,408 miles a year.
Has LL03 XBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 XBJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LL03 XBJ 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 XBJ find?
LL03 XBJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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