BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc
V5 LLLMOT history
V5 LLL is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 13 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 128,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 May 2026
- Mileage
- 128,021 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,094 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 LLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 LLL was last recorded at 128,021 miles on 29 May 2025, 823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Aug 2012: 97,783 miles, lower than 113,344 miles on 22 Jul 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,198 miles · 28 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 823 miles
- Average per year
- 5,094 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,021 miles
- 2022 – 127,198 miles
- 2018 – 125,930 miles
- 2017 – 115,833 miles
- 2013 – 108,089 miles
- 2012 – 97,783 miles
- 2011 – 113,344 miles
- 2010 – 104,595 miles
- 2009 – 90,938 miles
- 2008 – 71,237 miles
- 2007 – 52,454 miles
- 2006 – 31,943 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,021 miles (+823)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 128,021 miles
- Test number
- 943880445874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,198 miles
- Test number
- 391103222254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,198 miles (+1,268)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,198 miles
- Test number
- 887211815744
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass125,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 125,930 miles
- Test number
- 997426036640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,930 miles (+10,097)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,930 miles
- Test number
- 704669867463
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass115,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 115,833 miles
- Test number
- 588178655708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,833 miles (+7,744)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,833 miles
- Test number
- 944498319821
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass108,089 miles (+10,306)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 108,089 miles
- Test number
- 528962423287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,783 miles (-15,561)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 97,783 miles
- Test number
- 199144822246
- NoteOil leak
Pass113,344 miles (+8,749)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 113,344 miles
- Test number
- 256433901290
- NoteFront & rear brakediscs corodedd not effecting operation of brakes
Pass104,595 miles (+13,657)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 104,595 miles
- Test number
- 874523220296
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTyre warning light on
Pass90,938 miles (+19,701)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 90,938 miles
- Test number
- 300145829268
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNoise from o/s rear park brake on application
Pass71,237 miles (+18,783)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 71,237 miles
- Test number
- 421145528215
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteLong travel on park brake
Pass52,454 miles (+20,511)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 52,454 miles
- Test number
- 324225927471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,943 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 31,943 miles
- Test number
- 941070706222
- NoteNail in tyre
Questions about V5 LLL
- Does V5 LLL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V5 LLL expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V5 LLL?
- The MOT on V5 LLL expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V5 LLL done?
- V5 LLL was recorded at 128,021 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 5,094 miles a year.
- Has V5 LLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 LLL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on V5 LLL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V5 LLL find?
- V5 LLL passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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