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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LL51 DNDMOT history

LL51 DND is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LL51 DND black 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 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,334 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 DND
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 DND was last recorded at 77,334 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,320 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,334 miles
  • 2025 – 75,698 miles
  • 2023 – 74,673 miles
  • 2022 – 74,668 miles
  • 2020 – 74,632 miles
  • 2019 – 73,849 miles
  • 2018 – 71,463 miles
  • 2017 – 69,733 miles
  • 2016 – 68,440 miles
  • 2015 – 65,812 miles
  • 2014 – 64,422 miles
  • 2013 – 62,430 miles
  • 2012 – 59,887 miles
  • 2011 – 57,335 miles
  • 2010 – 55,540 miles
  • 2009 – 53,107 miles
  • 2008 – 51,708 miles
  • 2007 – 46,655 miles
  • 2006 – 34,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,334 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 exhaust clamp corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging upto 27% during application

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Floorpan damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,334 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    801599470823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail77,320 miles (+1,622)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,320 miles
    Test number
    965296711204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,698 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,698 miles
    Test number
    919748758819
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging upto 27% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floorpan damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail75,698 miles (+1,025)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,698 miles
    Test number
    454097849206
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging upto 27% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floorpan damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass74,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,673 miles
    Test number
    815796976453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
  6. Fail74,673 miles (+5)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,673 miles
    Test number
    596610627578
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
  7. Pass74,668 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    256418695109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass74,632 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    236280302457
    • AdvisoryDamage to OS floor pan
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamps corroded on back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge + small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail74,626 miles (+777)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,626 miles
    Test number
    473674735585
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S floor pan damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass73,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    757968610067
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
  11. Fail73,849 miles (+2,386)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    334447378403
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
  12. Pass71,463 miles (+1,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,463 miles
    Test number
    365018771204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded
  13. Pass69,733 miles (+1,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,733 miles
    Test number
    437928444067
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded
  14. Pass68,440 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,440 miles
    Test number
    199931044349
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak by diff
  15. Fail68,332 miles (+2,520)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,332 miles
    Test number
    598378018474
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak by diff
  16. Pass65,812 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    847442385036
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust clamps rusty.
    • NoteHole in o/s floor.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
  17. Fail65,811 miles (+1,389)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,811 miles
    Test number
    758766375060
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust clamps rusty.
    • NoteHole in o/s floor.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
  18. Pass64,422 miles (+1,992)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,422 miles
    Test number
    156966304194
    • NoteRear exhaust clamps broken but exhaust secure
    • NoteSlight leak from rear differental
    • NoteSliht weeping from power steering pipes
  19. Pass62,430 miles (+2,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    648982373019
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low tread,rear exhaust clamps rusty,oil leak on rear diff.
  20. Pass59,887 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    955753172000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,335 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    479037271026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear exhaust clamps cracked
  22. Fail57,335 miles (+1,795)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    229964271039
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear exhaust clamps cracked
  23. Pass55,540 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,540 miles
    Test number
    833568660054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,107 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    442687859092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,708 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,708 miles
    Test number
    843774168079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,655 miles (+12,487)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,655 miles
    Test number
    380549637009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,168 miles
    Test number
    351320846008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 DND

Does LL51 DND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 DND is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 DND?
The MOT on LL51 DND is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 DND done?
LL51 DND was recorded at 77,334 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,121 miles a year.
Has LL51 DND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 DND has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 DND 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 DND find?
LL51 DND passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front floor pan damaged; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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