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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LL03 YNCMOT history

LL03 YNC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 147,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LL03 YNC blue 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 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,667 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 YNC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 YNC was last recorded at 147,667 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,657 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,667 miles
  • 2024 – 143,366 miles
  • 2023 – 139,449 miles
  • 2022 – 136,153 miles
  • 2021 – 132,928 miles
  • 2020 – 130,217 miles
  • 2019 – 126,616 miles
  • 2018 – 123,086 miles
  • 2017 – 116,721 miles
  • 2016 – 102,102 miles
  • 2015 – 86,688 miles
  • 2014 – 71,149 miles
  • 2013 – 62,667 miles
  • 2012 – 53,568 miles
  • 2011 – 46,089 miles
  • 2010 – 39,768 miles
  • 2009 – 34,039 miles
  • 2008 – 27,187 miles
  • 2007 – 22,609 miles
  • 2006 – 17,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,667 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front coil over spring locking tab loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,667 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,667 miles
    Test number
    169527706519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,657 miles (+4,291)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,657 miles
    Test number
    113508196990
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass143,366 miles (+3,917)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,366 miles
    Test number
    897805519170
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,449 miles
    Test number
    796045887712
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail139,449 miles (+3,296)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,449 miles
    Test number
    406604341574
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,153 miles
    Test number
    880012841396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,153 miles (+3,225)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,153 miles
    Test number
    392975901638
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass132,928 miles (+2,711)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,928 miles
    Test number
    692415745256
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,217 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,217 miles
    Test number
    957995211073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil over spring locking tab loose

  10. Fail130,215 miles (+3,599)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,215 miles
    Test number
    735301869316
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil over spring locking tab loose

  11. Pass126,616 miles (+3,530)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,616 miles
    Test number
    891062339625
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure Inner (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector insecure Inner (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront screen small chip nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  12. Pass123,086 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,086 miles
    Test number
    957904521435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail123,078 miles (+6,357)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,078 miles
    Test number
    274831273382
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass116,721 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,721 miles
    Test number
    905783604606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,699 miles (+14,597)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    227303401237
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  16. Pass102,102 miles (+15,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,102 miles
    Test number
    826700164330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    203532551244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail86,688 miles (+15,539)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    204995771176
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    825055634390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail71,149 miles (+8,482)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    827175634366
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    906478513311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,667 miles (+9,099)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    506898313397
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass53,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    565749312376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,568 miles (+7,479)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    499239512378
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass46,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    276846521379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,089 miles (+6,321)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    199036221397
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,768 miles (+5,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,768 miles
    Test number
    682719110326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass34,039 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,039 miles
    Test number
    273559129371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,187 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,187 miles
    Test number
    921579128352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,609 miles (+4,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,609 miles
    Test number
    633380627376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  31. Pass17,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,640 miles
    Test number
    872065656212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail17,639 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,639 miles
    Test number
    820725956239
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LL03 YNC

Does LL03 YNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 YNC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL03 YNC?
The MOT on LL03 YNC is valid until 17 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 YNC done?
LL03 YNC was recorded at 147,667 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,805 miles a year.
Has LL03 YNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 YNC has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 YNC 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 YNC find?
LL03 YNC passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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