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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LL51 ERJMOT history

LL51 ERJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LL51 ERJ 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 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,164 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 ERJ
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
6 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 ERJ was last recorded at 82,164 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,910 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,254 miles
Average per year
2,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,164 miles
  • 2025 – 80,910 miles
  • 2024 – 78,013 miles
  • 2023 – 76,713 miles
  • 2022 – 74,279 miles
  • 2021 – 71,008 miles
  • 2019 – 66,935 miles
  • 2018 – 64,351 miles
  • 2017 – 61,143 miles
  • 2016 – 58,147 miles
  • 2014 – 52,793 miles
  • 2013 – 50,228 miles
  • 2012 – 46,282 miles
  • 2011 – 42,260 miles
  • 2010 – 38,363 miles
  • 2009 – 36,008 miles
  • 2008 – 28,701 miles
  • 2006 – 25,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    641551785105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,164 miles (+1,254)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    805112871319
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass80,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,910 miles
    Test number
    893266760225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,910 miles (+2,897)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,910 miles
    Test number
    533933702696
    • MajorNearside Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass78,013 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,013 miles
    Test number
    216865181383
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail78,009 miles (+1,296)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    850087062750
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass76,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,713 miles
    Test number
    730435215488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,713 miles (+2,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,713 miles
    Test number
    772185133551
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Pass74,279 miles (+3,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,279 miles
    Test number
    828773895018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass71,008 miles (+4,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    969602981572
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass66,935 miles (+2,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    297334321936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass64,351 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    832308407005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,350 miles (+3,207)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    345662163170
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass61,143 miles (+2,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,143 miles
    Test number
    136614774643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass58,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,147 miles
    Test number
    532620643665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,147 miles (+2,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,147 miles
    Test number
    228651784719
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass55,751 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    699565500199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,743 miles (+2,950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    884937847947
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  19. Pass52,793 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,793 miles
    Test number
    279914444312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail52,791 miles (+2,563)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,791 miles
    Test number
    409163944428
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass50,228 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    119401553360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,282 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    286044632333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,260 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    559313151384
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass42,260 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    819383951393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,363 miles
    Test number
    101494690268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,363 miles (+2,355)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,363 miles
    Test number
    524334090242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  27. Pass36,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    481688849334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,008 miles (+7,307)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    313965749346
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  29. Pass28,701 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,701 miles
    Test number
    564981728008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,330 miles
    Test number
    592267006342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 ERJ

Does LL51 ERJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 ERJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 ERJ?
The MOT on LL51 ERJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 ERJ done?
LL51 ERJ was recorded at 82,164 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,948 miles a year.
Has LL51 ERJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 ERJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 ERJ 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 ERJ find?
LL51 ERJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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