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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

LL51 CWDMOT history

LL51 CWD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LL51 CWD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,626 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 CWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 CWD was last recorded at 116,626 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,315 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,311 miles
Average per year
4,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,626 miles
  • 2025 – 115,315 miles
  • 2024 – 113,996 miles
  • 2023 – 113,273 miles
  • 2022 – 110,476 miles
  • 2021 – 108,424 miles
  • 2020 – 102,405 miles
  • 2019 – 96,561 miles
  • 2017 – 86,341 miles
  • 2016 – 82,066 miles
  • 2015 – 76,754 miles
  • 2013 – 71,020 miles
  • 2012 – 67,579 miles
  • 2011 – 62,898 miles
  • 2010 – 58,127 miles
  • 2009 – 53,136 miles
  • 2007 – 44,040 miles
  • 2006 – 33,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,626 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve deteriorated but excessive.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,626 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,626 miles
    Test number
    665071156274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,315 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,315 miles
    Test number
    981232929937
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve deteriorated but excessive. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail115,310 miles (+1,314)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    785985590721
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve deteriorated but excessive. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,996 miles (+723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,996 miles
    Test number
    889301980316
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,273 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,273 miles
    Test number
    777348462385
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,269 miles (+2,793)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,269 miles
    Test number
    727446494742
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,476 miles (+2,052)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,476 miles
    Test number
    621521160194
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,424 miles (+6,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,424 miles
    Test number
    377017374245
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,405 miles (+5,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    244045731893
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,561 miles (+10,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,561 miles
    Test number
    239145798813
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  11. Pass86,341 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,341 miles
    Test number
    159579936008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,066 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    886750463197
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail82,063 miles (+5,309)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,063 miles
    Test number
    504042885248
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre bald on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass76,754 miles (+5,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,754 miles
    Test number
    955578565018
    • NoteOffside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link gaiters deteriorated

  15. Pass71,020 miles (+3,441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,020 miles
    Test number
    268722253478
    • NoteOffside mirror glass cracked

  16. Pass67,579 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,579 miles
    Test number
    239620462435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,898 miles (+4,771)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,898 miles
    Test number
    175522961422
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,127 miles (+4,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,127 miles
    Test number
    872040060067
    • 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)

  19. Pass53,136 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,136 miles
    Test number
    654331169022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,106 miles (+9,066)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,106 miles
    Test number
    950679559067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,040 miles (+10,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,040 miles
    Test number
    333255027275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass33,271 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,271 miles
    Test number
    264538956413
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NotePlastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle

Questions about LL51 CWD

Does LL51 CWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 CWD is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 CWD?
The MOT on LL51 CWD is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 CWD done?
LL51 CWD was recorded at 116,626 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,129 miles a year.
Has LL51 CWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 CWD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 CWD 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 CWD find?
LL51 CWD passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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