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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L51 EOGMOT history

L51 EOG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L51 EOG blue 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 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,302 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 EOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 EOG was last recorded at 77,302 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,630 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,672 miles
Average per year
2,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,302 miles
  • 2025 – 75,630 miles
  • 2024 – 74,570 miles
  • 2023 – 73,145 miles
  • 2022 – 71,042 miles
  • 2021 – 69,214 miles
  • 2020 – 66,523 miles
  • 2019 – 63,855 miles
  • 2018 – 63,076 miles
  • 2017 – 59,647 miles
  • 2014 – 57,809 miles
  • 2013 – 55,835 miles
  • 2012 – 53,956 miles
  • 2011 – 51,811 miles
  • 2010 – 47,634 miles
  • 2009 – 38,905 miles
  • 2008 – 31,500 miles
  • 2007 – 24,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,302 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,302 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,302 miles
    Test number
    909482751364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass75,630 miles (+1,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    676397031309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass74,570 miles (+1,425)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    577529008209
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass73,145 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    667200779732
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S front N/S/R by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,042 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    397283915234
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail71,042 miles (+1,828)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    521001862760
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass69,214 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,214 miles
    Test number
    491115096260
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail69,213 miles (+2,690)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    313114953543
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass66,523 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    448734607728
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass63,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    620184464081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,855 miles (+779)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    505213824796
    • MajorEmissions not tested ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass63,076 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,076 miles
    Test number
    494814421674
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass59,647 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    222470546671
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass57,809 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,809 miles
    Test number
    905576584074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has chunks out of inner and outer sidewall
    • NoteSmall chunks out of outer sidewall o/s/f tyre
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring systen lamp illuminated

  15. Fail57,809 miles (+1,974)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,809 miles
    Test number
    185735284098
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has chunks out of inner and outer sidewall
    • NoteSmall chunks out of outer sidewall o/s/f tyre
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring systen lamp illuminated

  16. Fail55,835 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    355353543181
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass55,835 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    775323543115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,956 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,956 miles
    Test number
    678342452153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,811 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,811 miles
    Test number
    647935461128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,634 miles (+8,729)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,634 miles
    Test number
    681844290178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,905 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    410425279198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  22. Pass38,905 miles (+7,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    570225979130
    • 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)

  23. Pass31,500 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    174320578113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,014 miles
    Test number
    462493777171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L51 EOG

Does L51 EOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 EOG is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 EOG?
The MOT on L51 EOG is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 EOG done?
L51 EOG was recorded at 77,302 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,785 miles a year.
Has L51 EOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 EOG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L51 EOG 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 L51 EOG find?
L51 EOG passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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