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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LL51 AEYMOT history

LL51 AEY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

LL51 AEY blue 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 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
142,783 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 AEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 AEY was last recorded at 142,783 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 6,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,847 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
6,936 miles
Average per year
6,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,783 miles
  • 2021 – 135,847 miles
  • 2019 – 119,831 miles
  • 2018 – 118,752 miles
  • 2017 – 117,123 miles
  • 2016 – 115,751 miles
  • 2015 – 114,257 miles
  • 2014 – 110,003 miles
  • 2013 – 100,498 miles
  • 2012 – 89,503 miles
  • 2011 – 77,462 miles
  • 2010 – 70,691 miles
  • 2009 – 60,699 miles
  • 2008 – 50,544 miles
  • 2007 – 42,392 miles
  • 2006 – 36,167 miles
  • 2005 – 29,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,783 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front body pushed up by suspension impact

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel filler cap seal splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Long hand brake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,783 miles
    Test number
    601058307150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,771 miles (+6,924)1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,771 miles
    Test number
    849283701028
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,847 miles (+16,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,847 miles
    Test number
    494767082867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished

  4. Pass119,831 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,831 miles
    Test number
    910532369680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body pushed up by suspension impact
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  5. Fail119,831 miles (+1,079)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,831 miles
    Test number
    295957533031
    • DangerousDrive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body pushed up by suspension impact
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  6. Pass118,752 miles (+1,629)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,752 miles
    Test number
    329361322559
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass117,123 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,123 miles
    Test number
    862417046019
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper not fitted correctly but is secure
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail117,123 miles (+1,372)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,123 miles
    Test number
    842104296824
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper not fitted correctly but is secure
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass115,751 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,751 miles
    Test number
    209800572564
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail115,751 miles (+1,494)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,751 miles
    Test number
    245023493497
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass114,257 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,257 miles
    Test number
    196109285122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,003 miles (+9,505)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,003 miles
    Test number
    275904984147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass100,498 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    207103443428
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower vwishbone rear bushes have slight play in them
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded

  14. Fail100,498 miles (+10,995)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    677725133122
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower vwishbone rear bushes have slight play in them
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded

  15. Pass89,503 miles (+12,041)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,503 miles
    Test number
    165472672132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,462 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,462 miles
    Test number
    215807681497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,691 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,691 miles
    Test number
    124004370294
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty

  18. Fail70,691 miles (+9,992)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,691 miles
    Test number
    273473070234
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty

  19. Pass60,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,699 miles
    Test number
    730521079275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,699 miles (+10,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,699 miles
    Test number
    643071279210
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass50,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    650510478293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,544 miles (+8,152)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    112309868237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,392 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,392 miles
    Test number
    280562067202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,391 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    420121867232
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass42,391 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    662671967208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,167 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,167 miles
    Test number
    453079476250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    221091075296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 AEY

Does LL51 AEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 AEY expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 AEY?
The MOT on LL51 AEY expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 AEY done?
LL51 AEY was recorded at 142,783 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 6,918 miles a year.
Has LL51 AEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 AEY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 AEY 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 LL51 AEY find?
LL51 AEY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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