BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
LL51 EVFMOT history
LL51 EVF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 192,595 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 192,595 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,971 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 EVF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL51 EVF was last recorded at 192,595 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 3,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,341 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,254 miles
- Average per year
- 6,971 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,595 miles
- 2025 – 189,341 miles
- 2024 – 187,343 miles
- 2023 – 186,204 miles
- 2022 – 183,133 miles
- 2021 – 177,933 miles
- 2020 – 174,441 miles
- 2019 – 170,130 miles
- 2017 – 165,500 miles
- 2016 – 162,615 miles
- 2015 – 158,709 miles
- 2013 – 151,591 miles
- 2012 – 136,971 miles
- 2011 – 121,313 miles
- 2010 – 106,678 miles
- 2009 – 96,170 miles
- 2008 – 84,737 miles
- 2007 – 74,841 miles
- 2006 – 65,027 miles
- 2005 – 51,391 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,595 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Engine fault light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Fan belts badly perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Left hand rear brake pads very low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,595 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 192,595 miles
- Test number
- 929459349365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail192,595 miles (+3,254)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,595 miles
- Test number
- 492246513693
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass189,341 miles (+1,998)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 189,341 miles
- Test number
- 808502629727
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,343 miles (+1,139)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 187,343 miles
- Test number
- 726934302279
- AdvisoryBoot struts poor
- AdvisoryFront discs have a wear lip
- AdvisoryFront indicators faded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp images very poor
- AdvisorySigns n/s/r tyre has been run flat
- AdvisoryN/s/f flexi hose well perished
- AdvisoryN/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Pass186,204 miles (+3,071)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 186,204 miles
- Test number
- 887222026089
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,133 miles (+5,200)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 183,133 miles
- Test number
- 983900671975
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,933 miles (+3,492)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 177,933 miles
- Test number
- 761959497153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,441 miles (+4,311)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 174,441 miles
- Test number
- 734038013025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass170,130 miles (+4,630)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 170,130 miles
- Test number
- 773307951169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,500 miles (+2,885)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 165,500 miles
- Test number
- 183328025525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,615 miles (+25)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 162,615 miles
- Test number
- 863777911827
- AdvisoryEngine fault light on
- AdvisoryFan belts badly perished
- AdvisoryLeft hand rear brake pads very low
- AdvisoryLeft hand rear wheel inner rim has been welded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNoise from power steering
- AdvisoryRight hand rear tyre just 2.6 mm
Fail162,590 miles (+3,881)6 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,590 miles
- Test number
- 296459189993
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high Both side (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine fault light on
- AdvisoryFan belts badly perished
- AdvisoryLeft hand rear brake pads very low
- AdvisoryLeft hand rear wheel inner rim has been welded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNoise from power steering
- AdvisoryRight hand rear tyre just 2.6 mm
- AdvisoryTop of left hand rear shock absorber badly corroded
Pass158,709 miles (+14)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 158,709 miles
- Test number
- 688567825001
- NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
- NoteDrivers door check broken
- NoteDrivers seat back padding worn
- NoteDrivers seat belt frayed slightly
- NoteEngine check light on
- NoteLeft hand front tyre treads slightly lumpy
- NoteLeft hand rear wheel inner rim welded
Fail158,695 miles (+7,104)3 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,695 miles
- Test number
- 877893225005
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
- NoteDrivers door check broken
- NoteDrivers seat back padding worn
- NoteDrivers seat belt frayed slightly
- NoteEngine check light on
- NoteLeft hand front tyre treads slightly lumpy
- NoteLeft hand rear wheel inner rim welded
- NoteTail gate window keeps opening by itself
Pass151,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 151,591 miles
- Test number
- 445003053307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,590 miles (+14,619)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,590 miles
- Test number
- 279713653368
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass136,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 136,971 miles
- Test number
- 849143152317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,971 miles (+15,658)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,971 miles
- Test number
- 467603452427
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass121,313 miles (+14,635)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 121,313 miles
- Test number
- 305196651363
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,678 miles (+10,508)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 106,678 miles
- Test number
- 992197150306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,170 miles (+11,433)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 96,170 miles
- Test number
- 313084969322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 84,737 miles
- Test number
- 172057748331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,737 miles (+9,896)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,737 miles
- Test number
- 721166348354
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass74,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 74,841 miles
- Test number
- 353045657327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,841 miles (+9,814)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,841 miles
- Test number
- 362764757375
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,027 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 65,027 miles
- Test number
- 442386346316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,024 miles (+13,633)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,024 miles
- Test number
- 393575346344
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,391 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 51,391 miles
- Test number
- 130155935356
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LL51 EVF
- Does LL51 EVF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 EVF is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 EVF?
- The MOT on LL51 EVF is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL51 EVF done?
- LL51 EVF was recorded at 192,595 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
- Has LL51 EVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 EVF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL51 EVF 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 EVF find?
- LL51 EVF passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.
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