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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LL53 UEMMOT history

LL53 UEM is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 5 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

LL53 UEM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
83,226 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UEM
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
5 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UEM was last recorded at 83,226 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 2,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,729 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,497 miles
Average per year
3,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,226 miles
  • 2023 – 80,729 miles
  • 2022 – 78,612 miles
  • 2021 – 76,269 miles
  • 2020 – 73,933 miles
  • 2019 – 71,246 miles
  • 2018 – 69,226 miles
  • 2017 – 67,280 miles
  • 2016 – 65,629 miles
  • 2015 – 63,830 miles
  • 2014 – 61,237 miles
  • 2013 – 54,892 miles
  • 2012 – 40,350 miles
  • 2011 – 40,350 miles
  • 2010 – 32,814 miles
  • 2009 – 27,308 miles
  • 2008 – 22,072 miles
  • 2007 – 16,516 miles
  • 2006 – 12,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,226 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,226 miles (+2,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,226 miles
    Test number
    155398371848
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,729 miles (+2,117)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    202377937765
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,612 miles (+2,343)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    939573873897
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,269 miles (+2,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,269 miles
    Test number
    597740871358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,933 miles (+2,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,933 miles
    Test number
    833496327900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,246 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    961930436632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,226 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    730738647245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,280 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,280 miles
    Test number
    378615992064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,629 miles
    Test number
    619801659470
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside

  10. Fail65,629 miles (+1,799)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,629 miles
    Test number
    417024615442
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside

  11. Pass63,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    110851639886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail63,830 miles (+2,593)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    783556454294
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass61,237 miles (+6,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    909182024380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass54,892 miles (+14,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,892 miles
    Test number
    465225003384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass40,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,350 miles
    Test number
    685037812370
    • 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)

  16. Pass40,350 miles (+7,536)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,350 miles
    Test number
    156126611317
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

  17. Pass32,814 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,814 miles
    Test number
    503445610383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,805 miles (+5,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,805 miles
    Test number
    944844610381
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass27,308 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,308 miles
    Test number
    431541119445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,072 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,072 miles
    Test number
    433050428418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,516 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,516 miles
    Test number
    110434617320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,422 miles
    Test number
    751821616397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UEM

Does LL53 UEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 UEM expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UEM?
The MOT on LL53 UEM expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 UEM done?
LL53 UEM was recorded at 83,226 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 3,930 miles a year.
Has LL53 UEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UEM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LL53 UEM 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 LL53 UEM find?
LL53 UEM passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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