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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LL51 CVEMOT history

LL51 CVE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.

LL51 CVE black 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 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
82,746 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 CVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 CVE was last recorded at 82,746 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,635 miles · 21 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
3,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,746 miles
  • 2022 – 75,667 miles
  • 2021 – 73,275 miles
  • 2017 – 71,942 miles
  • 2016 – 69,346 miles
  • 2014 – 65,682 miles
  • 2012 – 65,335 miles
  • 2011 – 65,335 miles
  • 2010 – 62,328 miles
  • 2008 – 54,966 miles
  • 2006 – 42,035 miles
  • 2005 – 25,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,746 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device, seal deteriorating.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, along the mid point of the sill section . (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir damp around source. (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up and also wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up and also wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,746 miles (+111)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    181027514140
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device, seal deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, along the mid point of the sill section . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir damp around source. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  2. Fail82,635 miles (+6,968)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,635 miles
    Test number
    732309199780
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device, seal deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, along the mid point of the sill section . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir damp around source. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  3. Pass75,667 miles (+2,392)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    670444527041
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing inner edge and cracking up (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly on sidewall also slight damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted / under covers fitted

  4. Pass73,275 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    400610093803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up and also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up and also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  5. Fail73,273 miles (+1,331)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,273 miles
    Test number
    221016270588
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up and also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up and also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering is nosey
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  6. Pass71,942 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    521175775651
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPAS Noisy
    • AdvisoryRear number plate taped on

  7. Fail71,939 miles (+2,593)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,939 miles
    Test number
    495839731939
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded body to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPAS Noisy
    • AdvisoryRear number plate taped on

  8. Pass69,346 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    842636763658
    • AdvisoryNon-obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPossible power steering fluid leak from reservoir

  9. Fail69,068 miles (+3,386)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    636758431917
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPossible power steering fluid leak from reservoir

  10. Pass65,682 miles (+347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,682 miles
    Test number
    959311934095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Fail65,335 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    459784412400
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  12. Pass65,335 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    766644112333
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  13. Fail65,335 miles (+3,007)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    418815251388
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass62,328 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,328 miles
    Test number
    410382770273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil low

  15. Fail62,328 miles (+7,362)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,328 miles
    Test number
    670422970265
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil low

  16. Pass54,966 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,966 miles
    Test number
    792382838053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,961 miles (+12,926)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,961 miles
    Test number
    132791238417
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass42,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,035 miles
    Test number
    191658946386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,035 miles (+16,720)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,035 miles
    Test number
    640358346324
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads wearing thin

  20. Pass25,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,315 miles
    Test number
    352468445379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 CVE

Does LL51 CVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 CVE expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 CVE?
The MOT on LL51 CVE expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 CVE done?
LL51 CVE was recorded at 82,746 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
Has LL51 CVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 CVE has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LL51 CVE 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 CVE find?
LL51 CVE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; fuel cap sealing device, seal deteriorating.; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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