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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LL51 EVUMOT history

LL51 EVU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2021.

LL51 EVU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
165,455 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 EVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 EVU was last recorded at 165,455 miles on 18 Dec 2021, 1,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2008: 57,454 miles, lower than 57,948 miles on 26 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,487 miles · 21 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,968 miles
Average per year
8,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 165,455 miles
  • 2020 – 163,487 miles
  • 2019 – 161,505 miles
  • 2018 – 159,469 miles
  • 2017 – 155,700 miles
  • 2016 – 152,495 miles
  • 2015 – 148,540 miles
  • 2014 – 144,053 miles
  • 2013 – 139,061 miles
  • 2012 – 100,955 miles
  • 2011 – 80,618 miles
  • 2009 – 67,211 miles
  • 2008 – 57,454 miles
  • 2007 – 50,226 miles
  • 2006 – 41,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,455 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear parking brake reading lower than nearside.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,455 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,455 miles
    Test number
    513502936181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,487 miles
    Test number
    895340284049
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail163,487 miles (+27)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,487 miles
    Test number
    265379862503
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,460 miles (+1,955)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,460 miles
    Test number
    248423024351
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass161,505 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,505 miles
    Test number
    334281675209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake reading lower than nearside.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail161,494 miles (+2,025)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,494 miles
    Test number
    193512941162
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake reading lower than nearside.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass159,469 miles (+3,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    159,469 miles
    Test number
    717318378678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake reading lower than nearside.

  8. Pass155,700 miles (+3,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,700 miles
    Test number
    885632665573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass152,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    152,495 miles
    Test number
    929492618947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,495 miles (+3,955)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,495 miles
    Test number
    506964927899
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass148,540 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,540 miles
    Test number
    248631173247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,528 miles (+4,475)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,528 miles
    Test number
    217307884547
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass144,053 miles (+4,992)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    144,053 miles
    Test number
    958644534374
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass139,061 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    139,061 miles
    Test number
    455627743450
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail139,041 miles (+15,914)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,041 miles
    Test number
    818697343397
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass123,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,127 miles
    Test number
    676084503076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail123,127 miles (+22,172)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,127 miles
    Test number
    227254103055
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass100,955 miles (+20,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,955 miles
    Test number
    589579802030
    • NoteThe 'rim protector' section of the near side front tyre is cut in a couple of places

  19. Pass80,618 miles (+13,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,618 miles
    Test number
    169580011081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,211 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    423413329353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,454 miles (-494)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,454 miles
    Test number
    424202238429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,948 miles (+7,722)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    913441438335
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass50,226 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,226 miles
    Test number
    450084127328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,170 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,170 miles
    Test number
    413589136428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,298 miles
    Test number
    750021616044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 EVU

Does LL51 EVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 EVU expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 EVU?
The MOT on LL51 EVU expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 EVU done?
LL51 EVU was recorded at 165,455 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2021, an average of 8,168 miles a year.
Has LL51 EVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 EVU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LL51 EVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 EVU find?
LL51 EVU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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