BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LL52 EKUMOT history
LL52 EKU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 96,911 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,288 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL52 EKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL52 EKU was last recorded at 96,911 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,604 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 307 miles
- Average per year
- 3,288 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,911 miles
- 2025 – 96,604 miles
- 2024 – 96,306 miles
- 2023 – 95,653 miles
- 2022 – 95,128 miles
- 2021 – 93,529 miles
- 2020 – 93,021 miles
- 2019 – 90,961 miles
- 2018 – 88,580 miles
- 2017 – 85,524 miles
- 2016 – 81,750 miles
- 2015 – 77,114 miles
- 2014 – 72,959 miles
- 2013 – 69,118 miles
- 2012 – 65,707 miles
- 2011 – 62,313 miles
- 2010 – 55,674 miles
- 2009 – 49,603 miles
- 2008 – 44,729 miles
- 2007 – 39,891 miles
- 2006 – 31,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,911 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,911 miles (+307)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 96,911 miles
- Test number
- 201843104027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,604 miles (+298)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 96,604 miles
- Test number
- 181054346567
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass96,306 miles (+653)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 96,306 miles
- Test number
- 915709993417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass95,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 95,653 miles
- Test number
- 602990369637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,653 miles (+525)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,653 miles
- Test number
- 482976212968
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass95,128 miles (+1,599)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 95,128 miles
- Test number
- 750825166433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass93,529 miles (+508)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 93,529 miles
- Test number
- 829555000893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,021 miles (+2,060)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 93,021 miles
- Test number
- 792740907359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,961 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 90,961 miles
- Test number
- 412252506038
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Fail90,961 miles (+25)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,961 miles
- Test number
- 306542860088
- Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing one bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Fail90,936 miles (+2,356)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,936 miles
- Test number
- 394257513016
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPad warning light on all pads are ok
Pass88,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 88,580 miles
- Test number
- 504458044194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,580 miles (+3,056)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,580 miles
- Test number
- 151881451811
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass85,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 85,524 miles
- Test number
- 168935324063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,524 miles (+3,774)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,524 miles
- Test number
- 487624453917
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass81,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 81,750 miles
- Test number
- 766943513912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,750 miles (+4,636)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,750 miles
- Test number
- 835281770087
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Pass77,114 miles (+4,155)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,114 miles
- Test number
- 747268155034
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,959 miles (+3,841)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 72,959 miles
- Test number
- 107579864450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 69,118 miles
- Test number
- 419834063026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,118 miles (+3,411)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,118 miles
- Test number
- 876174663066
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass65,707 miles (+3,394)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 65,707 miles
- Test number
- 755774532038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,313 miles (+6,639)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 62,313 miles
- Test number
- 186429211011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,674 miles (+6,071)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,674 miles
- Test number
- 463937930042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,603 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 49,603 miles
- Test number
- 141789849423
- 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)
Fail49,603 miles (+4,874)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,603 miles
- Test number
- 651699749006
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- 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)
- NoteAdvise brake check rear
- NoteBrake pads warning light on
Pass44,729 miles (+4,838)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 44,729 miles
- Test number
- 651412708118
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,891 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,891 miles
- Test number
- 484054797011
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass39,891 miles (+8,881)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 39,891 miles
- Test number
- 833914397016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 31,010 miles
- Test number
- 251169356064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL52 EKU
- Does LL52 EKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 EKU is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL52 EKU?
- The MOT on LL52 EKU is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL52 EKU done?
- LL52 EKU was recorded at 96,911 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,288 miles a year.
- Has LL52 EKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL52 EKU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL52 EKU 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 EKU find?
- LL52 EKU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive from engine; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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