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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LL03 XPMMOT history

LL03 XPM is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 9 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 55,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

LL03 XPM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
55,753 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 XPM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 XPM was last recorded at 55,753 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 1,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,657 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,096 miles
Average per year
2,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,753 miles
  • 2024 – 54,657 miles
  • 2023 – 53,590 miles
  • 2022 – 52,029 miles
  • 2021 – 50,344 miles
  • 2020 – 48,671 miles
  • 2019 – 46,808 miles
  • 2018 – 44,666 miles
  • 2017 – 42,471 miles
  • 2016 – 38,502 miles
  • 2015 – 35,530 miles
  • 2014 – 32,721 miles
  • 2013 – 30,095 miles
  • 2012 – 27,782 miles
  • 2011 – 24,843 miles
  • 2010 – 21,706 miles
  • 2009 – 18,188 miles
  • 2008 – 14,843 miles
  • 2006 – 11,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,753 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,753 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    697996807339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,657 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,657 miles
    Test number
    223804132953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,590 miles (+140)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,590 miles
    Test number
    402355951952
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail53,450 miles (+1,421)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,450 miles
    Test number
    693269164161
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass52,029 miles (+9)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,029 miles
    Test number
    365480565163
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective tempory repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside body work
  6. Fail52,020 miles (+1,676)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    566371765011
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective tempory repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside body work
  7. Pass50,344 miles (+16)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    717914501614
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear bodywork
    • AdvisoryTempory repair on exhaust mounting
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smear
  8. Fail50,328 miles (+65)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,328 miles
    Test number
    811393302516
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear bodywork
    • AdvisoryTempory repair on exhaust mounting
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smear
  9. Fail50,263 miles (+1,592)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,263 miles
    Test number
    253288897044
    • MajorBumper insecure off side front and near side front (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass48,671 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    637960515284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail48,626 miles (+1,818)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,626 miles
    Test number
    872571074241
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass46,808 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    46,808 miles
    Test number
    347626814386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
  13. Fail46,808 miles (+2,142)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,808 miles
    Test number
    248949747097
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
  14. Pass44,666 miles (+2,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,666 miles
    Test number
    306845418715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass42,471 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    701579040108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
  16. Fail42,386 miles (+3,884)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,386 miles
    Test number
    124650276313
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
  17. Pass38,502 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,502 miles
    Test number
    886200890285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,530 miles (+2,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,530 miles
    Test number
    278551445449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass32,721 miles (+2,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    745080454191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass30,095 miles (+2,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,095 miles
    Test number
    917960153151
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass27,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    108284042111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,782 miles (+2,939)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    205924142485
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass24,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    908190041189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,843 miles (+3,137)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    436109631111
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass21,706 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,706 miles
    Test number
    800880340164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,188 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,188 miles
    Test number
    673555639179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,843 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,843 miles
    Test number
    101694578089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,686 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,686 miles
    Test number
    203086436372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail11,266 miles (+357)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,266 miles
    Test number
    464375906323
    • 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)
  30. Fail10,909 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,909 miles
    Test number
    260515656286
    • 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)
  31. Pass10,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,909 miles
    Test number
    440535356263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    620064446239
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about LL03 XPM

Does LL03 XPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 XPM expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 XPM?
The MOT on LL03 XPM expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 XPM done?
LL03 XPM was recorded at 55,753 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 2,367 miles a year.
Has LL03 XPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 XPM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LL03 XPM 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 XPM find?
LL03 XPM passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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