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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LL52 EFJMOT history

LL52 EFJ is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

LL52 EFJ silver 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,854 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 EFJ
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
12 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 EFJ was last recorded at 91,854 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 1,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,731 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,123 miles
Average per year
3,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,854 miles
  • 2024 – 90,731 miles
  • 2023 – 87,925 miles
  • 2022 – 83,037 miles
  • 2021 – 82,165 miles
  • 2020 – 79,312 miles
  • 2019 – 76,273 miles
  • 2018 – 72,985 miles
  • 2017 – 70,481 miles
  • 2016 – 66,587 miles
  • 2015 – 63,659 miles
  • 2014 – 56,647 miles
  • 2013 – 49,905 miles
  • 2012 – 43,354 miles
  • 2011 – 37,740 miles
  • 2010 – 29,285 miles
  • 2009 – 25,238 miles
  • 2008 – 23,153 miles
  • 2007 – 20,561 miles
  • 2006 – 15,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,854 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,854 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    364656287610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,731 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,731 miles
    Test number
    475490344770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,925 miles (+4,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    520633411140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass83,037 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,037 miles
    Test number
    479109660655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail83,037 miles (+872)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,037 miles
    Test number
    697663038990
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass82,165 miles (+2,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,165 miles
    Test number
    581416592746
    • AdvisoryFront fogs inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass79,312 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,312 miles
    Test number
    339812676155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass76,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    904312152001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,273 miles (+3,288)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    522679803105
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass72,985 miles (+2,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    422269716096
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass70,481 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,481 miles
    Test number
    504233040483
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail70,479 miles (+3,892)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,479 miles
    Test number
    839756609083
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass66,587 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,587 miles
    Test number
    532614119325
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail66,575 miles (+2,916)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    716876216228
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass63,659 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    179764155199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    576690554128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail56,647 miles (+6,742)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    406210954184
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass49,905 miles (+6,551)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,905 miles
    Test number
    719593943169
    • NoteBuckle n/s/f roadwheel
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteFront inner brake pads 4mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 4mm
    • NoteSigns of impact damage on front metal support tray/metal bracket on gearbox
    • NoteSlight oil residue around engine/gearbox area
  19. Pass43,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,354 miles
    Test number
    469180742180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,354 miles (+5,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,354 miles
    Test number
    845809332110
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass37,740 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    326154051199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,285 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,285 miles
    Test number
    864274660023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,284 miles (+4,046)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,284 miles
    Test number
    590616550003
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  24. Pass25,238 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,238 miles
    Test number
    542622179080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,153 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,153 miles
    Test number
    360352158081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,561 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,561 miles
    Test number
    401575547046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,788 miles
    Test number
    222968166086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 EFJ

Does LL52 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 EFJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL52 EFJ?
The MOT on LL52 EFJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 EFJ done?
LL52 EFJ was recorded at 91,854 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 3,864 miles a year.
Has LL52 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 EFJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LL52 EFJ 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 LL52 EFJ find?
LL52 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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