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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LL51 DPNMOT history

LL51 DPN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 197,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LL51 DPN 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 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
197,692 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 DPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 DPN was last recorded at 197,692 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,473 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,219 miles
Average per year
6,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,692 miles
  • 2025 – 194,473 miles
  • 2024 – 190,774 miles
  • 2023 – 187,906 miles
  • 2022 – 181,459 miles
  • 2020 – 176,411 miles
  • 2019 – 172,444 miles
  • 2018 – 165,780 miles
  • 2016 – 161,425 miles
  • 2015 – 157,478 miles
  • 2014 – 152,123 miles
  • 2013 – 144,262 miles
  • 2012 – 138,180 miles
  • 2011 – 132,176 miles
  • 2010 – 125,407 miles
  • 2009 – 117,248 miles
  • 2008 – 102,950 miles
  • 2007 – 92,724 miles
  • 2006 – 66,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,692 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,692 miles (+3,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    197,692 miles
    Test number
    574456662254
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,473 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    194,473 miles
    Test number
    899057676256
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail194,470 miles (+3,696)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,470 miles
    Test number
    786798148509
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    190,774 miles
    Test number
    232056571269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail190,772 miles (+2,866)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,772 miles
    Test number
    134380110452
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass187,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    187,906 miles
    Test number
    346460535794
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail187,906 miles (+6,447)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,906 miles
    Test number
    965716137483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass181,459 miles (+5,048)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,459 miles
    Test number
    452722038304
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass176,411 miles (+3,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    176,411 miles
    Test number
    338995732094
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake has a low reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass172,444 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,444 miles
    Test number
    760507201228
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail172,441 miles (+6,661)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,441 miles
    Test number
    303633438625
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass165,780 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    165,780 miles
    Test number
    729668485100
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flange worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail165,778 miles (+4,353)1 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,778 miles
    Test number
    317623433598
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flange worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass161,425 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,425 miles
    Test number
    576097811631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail161,421 miles (+3,943)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,421 miles
    Test number
    918509325978
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass157,478 miles (+5,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,478 miles
    Test number
    860028666202
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass152,123 miles (+7,861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,123 miles
    Test number
    409508184241
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  18. Pass144,262 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,262 miles
    Test number
    796588783212
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass138,180 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    836905482294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass132,176 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    132,176 miles
    Test number
    718965881227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to fully access condition of offside brake pipe due to being covered in underseal.

  21. Fail132,174 miles (+6,767)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,174 miles
    Test number
    345735681231
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass125,407 miles (+8,159)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    125,407 miles
    Test number
    182148590277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

  23. Pass117,248 miles (+14,298)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    117,248 miles
    Test number
    953579789228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,950 miles (+10,226)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    372807078242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,724 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    883509097218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,708 miles (+26,096)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,708 miles
    Test number
    601368397254
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres at 2mm

  27. Pass66,612 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,612 miles
    Test number
    493851336051
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing and has a nail in it;

Questions about LL51 DPN

Does LL51 DPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 DPN is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 DPN?
The MOT on LL51 DPN is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 DPN done?
LL51 DPN was recorded at 197,692 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,416 miles a year.
Has LL51 DPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 DPN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 DPN 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 DPN find?
LL51 DPN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.

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