BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LL52 ELJMOT history
LL52 ELJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 157,614 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,693 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL52 ELJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL52 ELJ was last recorded at 157,614 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 11,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 145,769 miles · 18 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 11,845 miles
- Average per year
- 7,693 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 157,614 miles
- 2021 – 145,769 miles
- 2020 – 142,373 miles
- 2019 – 132,404 miles
- 2018 – 127,831 miles
- 2017 – 121,476 miles
- 2016 – 111,489 miles
- 2015 – 105,259 miles
- 2014 – 95,379 miles
- 2013 – 73,176 miles
- 2012 – 69,466 miles
- 2011 – 61,089 miles
- 2010 – 57,494 miles
- 2009 – 51,833 miles
- 2008 – 46,925 miles
- 2007 – 40,989 miles
- 2006 – 35,980 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTape on front wings
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,614 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 157,614 miles
- Test number
- 124316850659
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTape on front wings
Fail157,614 miles (+11,845)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,614 miles
- Test number
- 415115540811
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTape on front wings
Pass145,769 miles (+3,396)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 145,769 miles
- Test number
- 302822446609
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,373 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 142,373 miles
- Test number
- 644239725842
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,358 miles (+9,954)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,358 miles
- Test number
- 337920493163
- MajorCentral Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,404 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 132,404 miles
- Test number
- 673572565226
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,403 miles (+4,572)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,403 miles
- Test number
- 640382723935
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,831 miles (+6,355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 127,831 miles
- Test number
- 399703866472
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,476 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 121,476 miles
- Test number
- 592934774493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail121,399 miles (+9,910)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,399 miles
- Test number
- 970652047048
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,489 miles (+6,230)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 111,489 miles
- Test number
- 339475332737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,259 miles (+9,880)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 105,259 miles
- Test number
- 645631625075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,379 miles (+22,203)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 95,379 miles
- Test number
- 497192724036
- NoteRear wiper deteriorated
Pass73,176 miles (+3,710)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 73,176 miles
- Test number
- 388022313040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 69,466 miles
- Test number
- 195033122459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,466 miles (+8,377)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,466 miles
- Test number
- 577621722070
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass61,089 miles (+3,595)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 61,089 miles
- Test number
- 389584801075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,494 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 57,494 miles
- Test number
- 840127600194
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteAir bag light on
Fail57,494 miles (+5,661)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,494 miles
- Test number
- 652527700116
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass51,833 miles (+4,908)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 51,833 miles
- Test number
- 312518409164
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass46,925 miles (+23)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 46,925 miles
- Test number
- 741436808177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Fail46,902 miles (+5,913)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,902 miles
- Test number
- 644133208106
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass40,989 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 40,989 miles
- Test number
- 410466307182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,965 miles (+4,985)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,965 miles
- Test number
- 113174507188
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass35,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 35,980 miles
- Test number
- 502774206124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,980 miles2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,980 miles
- Test number
- 253662906142
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LL52 ELJ
- Does LL52 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL52 ELJ expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL52 ELJ?
- The MOT on LL52 ELJ expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL52 ELJ done?
- LL52 ELJ was recorded at 157,614 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 7,693 miles a year.
- Has LL52 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL52 ELJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL52 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
- LL52 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; tape on front wings.
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