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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

LL51 CWFMOT history

LL51 CWF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 233,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LL51 CWF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
233,924 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 CWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 CWF was last recorded at 233,924 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 8,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,161 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,763 miles
Average per year
10,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 233,924 miles
  • 2024 – 225,161 miles
  • 2023 – 211,292 miles
  • 2022 – 203,408 miles
  • 2021 – 191,711 miles
  • 2020 – 180,524 miles
  • 2019 – 157,189 miles
  • 2018 – 145,336 miles
  • 2017 – 138,569 miles
  • 2016 – 133,150 miles
  • 2015 – 132,985 miles
  • 2014 – 119,677 miles
  • 2013 – 105,970 miles
  • 2012 – 94,818 miles
  • 2011 – 85,961 miles
  • 2010 – 76,567 miles
  • 2009 – 62,644 miles
  • 2008 – 58,512 miles
  • 2007 – 52,619 miles
  • 2006 – 39,306 miles
  • 2005 – 26,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,924 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass233,924 miles (+8,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    233,924 miles
    Test number
    495806321680
    • 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))
  2. Pass225,161 miles (+13,869)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    225,161 miles
    Test number
    846699505022
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass211,292 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    211,292 miles
    Test number
    821073845716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass203,408 miles (+11,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,408 miles
    Test number
    154173823417
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass191,711 miles (+11,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    191,711 miles
    Test number
    528155533557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass180,524 miles (+23,335)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,524 miles
    Test number
    790615398161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,189 miles (+11,853)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,189 miles
    Test number
    306757980698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,336 miles (+6,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,336 miles
    Test number
    451975826788
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  9. Pass138,569 miles (+5,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,569 miles
    Test number
    269064773165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass133,150 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,150 miles
    Test number
    336126721843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,985 miles (+13,308)11 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,985 miles
    Test number
    440334013703
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay to steering rack inner joints.
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight external damage to the casing All four (2.7.2a)
  12. Pass119,677 miles (+13,707)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,677 miles
    Test number
    699863554371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
    • NoteRear wiper arm and blade missing
  13. Pass105,970 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,970 miles
    Test number
    935884153336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
  14. Fail105,970 miles (+11,152)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,970 miles
    Test number
    939264153329
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
  15. Fail94,818 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,818 miles
    Test number
    115398222333
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass94,818 miles (+8,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,818 miles
    Test number
    585218922372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass85,961 miles (+9,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,961 miles
    Test number
    238339621339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass76,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    361264440365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Fail76,567 miles (+13,923)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    651304040380
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass62,644 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,644 miles
    Test number
    331400239357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,512 miles (+5,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,512 miles
    Test number
    754571758308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass52,619 miles (+13,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,619 miles
    Test number
    154518937315
    • NoteFront brake discs worn on inner edges
  23. Pass39,306 miles (+12,341)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,306 miles
    Test number
    334283636358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,965 miles
    Test number
    282100935363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 CWF

Does LL51 CWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 CWF is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 CWF?
The MOT on LL51 CWF is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 CWF done?
LL51 CWF was recorded at 233,924 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 10,378 miles a year.
Has LL51 CWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 CWF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on LL51 CWF 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 CWF find?
LL51 CWF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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