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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LL03 XPSMOT history

LL03 XPS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

LL03 XPS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
78,830 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 XPS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 XPS was last recorded at 78,830 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 2,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,104 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,726 miles
Average per year
3,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,830 miles
  • 2022 – 76,104 miles
  • 2021 – 71,164 miles
  • 2020 – 68,353 miles
  • 2019 – 65,046 miles
  • 2018 – 59,154 miles
  • 2017 – 55,835 miles
  • 2016 – 50,268 miles
  • 2015 – 46,365 miles
  • 2014 – 42,795 miles
  • 2013 – 41,580 miles
  • 2012 – 38,695 miles
  • 2011 – 36,781 miles
  • 2010 – 34,606 miles
  • 2009 – 31,462 miles
  • 2008 – 28,175 miles
  • 2007 – 24,974 miles
  • 2006 – 22,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,830 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking it tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Advise both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Advise chip in o/s of windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,830 miles (+2,726)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,830 miles
    Test number
    356688435659
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking it tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  2. Pass76,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,104 miles
    Test number
    943287177358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,104 miles (+4,940)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,104 miles
    Test number
    540051580378
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    881563369614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,164 miles (+2,811)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    105512400839
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    692792637535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail68,353 miles (+3,307)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    447278192479
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass65,046 miles (+5,892)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,046 miles
    Test number
    594367149127
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass59,154 miles (+3,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,154 miles
    Test number
    146186922159
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass55,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    989616042102
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail55,835 miles (+5,567)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    501676000779
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass50,268 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,268 miles
    Test number
    934388354346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,365 miles
    Test number
    336063621754
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAdvise chip in o/s of windscreen

  14. Fail46,365 miles (+3,570)4 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,365 miles
    Test number
    135110955383
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAdvise chip in o/s of windscreen

  15. Pass42,795 miles (+1,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    786549124358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass41,580 miles (+2,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,580 miles
    Test number
    235603813212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail38,695 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    237553592120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,695 miles (+1,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    707123792165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass36,781 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,781 miles
    Test number
    418578381122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,606 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    741347600211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,462 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,462 miles
    Test number
    351385409253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,402 miles (+3,227)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    392627699139
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  23. Pass28,175 miles (+3,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    984607408268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass24,974 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,974 miles
    Test number
    821237107272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,161 miles
    Test number
    913843496137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,161 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,161 miles
    Test number
    222403896484
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LL03 XPS

Does LL03 XPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 XPS expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 XPS?
The MOT on LL03 XPS expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 XPS done?
LL03 XPS was recorded at 78,830 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 3,234 miles a year.
Has LL03 XPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 XPS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL03 XPS 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 XPS find?
LL03 XPS passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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