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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LL52 EKMMOT history

LL52 EKM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LL52 EKM 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,978 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 EKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 EKM was last recorded at 82,978 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,581 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,397 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,978 miles
  • 2025 – 81,581 miles
  • 2024 – 77,607 miles
  • 2023 – 74,433 miles
  • 2022 – 72,530 miles
  • 2021 – 70,663 miles
  • 2020 – 69,040 miles
  • 2019 – 66,690 miles
  • 2018 – 64,755 miles
  • 2017 – 61,332 miles
  • 2016 – 58,525 miles
  • 2015 – 55,495 miles
  • 2013 – 48,287 miles
  • 2012 – 44,531 miles
  • 2011 – 40,260 miles
  • 2010 – 35,316 miles
  • 2009 – 31,069 miles
  • 2008 – 26,735 miles
  • 2007 – 21,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,978 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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,978 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    109481121311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,581 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,581 miles
    Test number
    501544817654
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both position lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder 255 35 zr 18 94 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad leaks !! engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail81,581 miles (+3,974)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,581 miles
    Test number
    899496870266
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both position lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder 255 35 zr 18 94 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perished !! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad leaks !! engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass77,607 miles (+3,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,607 miles
    Test number
    391791343776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just passed at 16%
  5. Pass74,433 miles (+1,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    286505187116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass72,530 miles (+1,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    405938048670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass70,663 miles (+1,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,663 miles
    Test number
    578763216742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass69,040 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,040 miles
    Test number
    856168877095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,690 miles (+1,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    546479115408
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass64,755 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    591593860909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,332 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,332 miles
    Test number
    596395736931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,525 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,525 miles
    Test number
    910077155681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    998867425095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    526388224075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,287 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,287 miles
    Test number
    806318613086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    127585422453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,531 miles (+4,271)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    298625122052
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass40,260 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    215195721007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,316 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,316 miles
    Test number
    624628720029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,069 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,069 miles
    Test number
    770099129066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,735 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,735 miles
    Test number
    513469828064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,963 miles
    Test number
    733240437043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL52 EKM

Does LL52 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 EKM is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 EKM?
The MOT on LL52 EKM is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 EKM done?
LL52 EKM was recorded at 82,978 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has LL52 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 EKM has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL52 EKM 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 EKM find?
LL52 EKM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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