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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LL51 ESNMOT history

LL51 ESN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LL51 ESN silver 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,552 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 ESN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 ESN was last recorded at 128,552 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 8,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,054 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,498 miles
Average per year
5,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,552 miles
  • 2024 – 120,054 miles
  • 2023 – 115,640 miles
  • 2022 – 109,557 miles
  • 2021 – 107,774 miles
  • 2020 – 106,348 miles
  • 2019 – 104,658 miles
  • 2018 – 102,311 miles
  • 2017 – 99,015 miles
  • 2016 – 95,780 miles
  • 2015 – 92,670 miles
  • 2014 – 89,672 miles
  • 2013 – 85,337 miles
  • 2012 – 79,682 miles
  • 2011 – 72,806 miles
  • 2010 – 65,870 miles
  • 2009 – 56,783 miles
  • 2008 – 48,068 miles
  • 2007 – 39,089 miles
  • 2006 – 30,471 miles
  • 2005 – 27,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,552 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,552 miles (+8,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,552 miles
    Test number
    563027969595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass120,054 miles (+4,414)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,054 miles
    Test number
    685477642861
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass115,640 miles (+6,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,640 miles
    Test number
    745395065857
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass109,557 miles (+1,783)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,557 miles
    Test number
    785443650251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel and slightly low effort (1.1.18 (a))

  5. Pass107,774 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    516824878449
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail107,774 miles (+1,426)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    337072372105
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass106,348 miles (+1,690)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,348 miles
    Test number
    528591529873
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass104,658 miles (+2,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,658 miles
    Test number
    662765198673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass102,311 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,311 miles
    Test number
    932803065217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,015 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,015 miles
    Test number
    903958545037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,780 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,780 miles
    Test number
    815351020357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,670 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    975835752041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,672 miles (+4,335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    695730304353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass85,337 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,337 miles
    Test number
    408205203400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,267 miles (+5,585)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,267 miles
    Test number
    487303203356
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass79,682 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    928431912391
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken but, exhaust secure.
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly worn.

  17. Fail79,679 miles (+6,873)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    635170612302
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken but, exhaust secure.
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly worn.

  18. Pass72,806 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,806 miles
    Test number
    255395501333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,870 miles (+9,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    424807900486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,783 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    223972299287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,068 miles (+8,979)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,068 miles
    Test number
    650399588250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass39,089 miles (+8,618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,089 miles
    Test number
    614659607350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,471 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    461973216489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,722 miles
    Test number
    751483455396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 ESN

Does LL51 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 ESN is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 ESN?
The MOT on LL51 ESN is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 ESN done?
LL51 ESN was recorded at 128,552 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,042 miles a year.
Has LL51 ESN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 ESN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LL51 ESN 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 ESN find?
LL51 ESN passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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