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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LL51 CWAMOT history

LL51 CWA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 51,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LL51 CWA 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,263 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 CWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 CWA was last recorded at 51,263 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,353 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
910 miles
Average per year
1,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,263 miles
  • 2025 – 50,353 miles
  • 2023 – 48,959 miles
  • 2021 – 47,947 miles
  • 2020 – 46,732 miles
  • 2018 – 45,031 miles
  • 2017 – 43,338 miles
  • 2016 – 41,335 miles
  • 2015 – 39,508 miles
  • 2014 – 37,579 miles
  • 2013 – 35,648 miles
  • 2012 – 33,167 miles
  • 2011 – 30,615 miles
  • 2010 – 27,433 miles
  • 2009 – 25,000 miles
  • 2008 – 22,808 miles
  • 2007 – 20,060 miles
  • 2006 – 17,230 miles
  • 2005 – 14,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON THE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON THE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,263 miles (+910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,263 miles
    Test number
    537381127988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON THE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON THE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass50,353 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    511940571403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass48,959 miles (+571)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,959 miles
    Test number
    621013262605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,388 miles (+441)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,388 miles
    Test number
    885860955938
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass47,947 miles (+601)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,947 miles
    Test number
    436474924346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,346 miles (+614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    678412175768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass46,732 miles (+1,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,732 miles
    Test number
    910213384449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass45,031 miles (+1,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    529399047479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight tread wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight tread wear inner edge and outer sidewalls perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,338 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,338 miles
    Test number
    257609188783
    • AdvisoryNearside Ns door mirror not adjusting on the vertical axis
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nsr tyre thread worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre thread low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Osf tyre side wall starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail43,338 miles (+2,003)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,338 miles
    Test number
    699550406925
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside headlight aim (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nsr tyre thread worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre thread low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Osf tyre side wall starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass41,335 miles (+1,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,335 miles
    Test number
    236266698804
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre perished & wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre side wall perished

  12. Pass39,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    329374522407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  13. Fail39,508 miles (+1,929)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    488738788690
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  14. Pass37,579 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    435843164390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail37,579 miles (+1,931)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    918623564387
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass35,648 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    195181563337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail33,167 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,167 miles
    Test number
    359342362302
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  18. Pass33,167 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,167 miles
    Test number
    849262562381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,615 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    286082461340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,433 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,433 miles
    Test number
    554683260393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    890713669340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,998 miles (+2,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,998 miles
    Test number
    293283969335
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass22,808 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,808 miles
    Test number
    260444468314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,060 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,060 miles
    Test number
    152421667307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,230 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,230 miles
    Test number
    122691966361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    14,462 miles
    Test number
    323762065329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 CWA

Does LL51 CWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 CWA is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 CWA?
The MOT on LL51 CWA is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 CWA done?
LL51 CWA was recorded at 51,263 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,838 miles a year.
Has LL51 CWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 CWA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on LL51 CWA 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 CWA find?
LL51 CWA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the edges; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the edge.

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