BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc
LL51 EWBMOT history
LL51 EWB is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 229,733 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 229,733 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,129 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 EWB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 17 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL51 EWB was last recorded at 229,733 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 1,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 227,929 miles · 20 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,804 miles
- Average per year
- 8,129 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 229,733 miles
- 2022 – 227,929 miles
- 2021 – 223,940 miles
- 2019 – 211,005 miles
- 2018 – 195,958 miles
- 2017 – 190,356 miles
- 2016 – 184,653 miles
- 2015 – 178,786 miles
- 2014 – 173,388 miles
- 2013 – 169,728 miles
- 2012 – 163,665 miles
- 2011 – 155,734 miles
- 2010 – 128,579 miles
- 2009 – 124,151 miles
- 2008 – 116,447 miles
- 2007 – 108,715 miles
- 2006 – 96,789 miles
- 2005 – 85,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass229,733 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryN/s/f and both rear tyres bald on inner edges, about to show cords.
- AdvisoryParking brake requires attention.
- AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded.
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,733 miles (+1,804)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 229,733 miles
- Test number
- 853330589637
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/f and both rear tyres bald on inner edges, about to show cords.
- AdvisoryParking brake requires attention.
- AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded.
Pass227,929 miles (+3,989)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 227,929 miles
- Test number
- 521147887397
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass223,940 miles (+12,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 223,940 miles
- Test number
- 785827079137
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass211,005 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 211,005 miles
- Test number
- 944092415736
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers
Fail211,005 miles (+1,376)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,005 miles
- Test number
- 869881692575
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers
Fail209,629 miles (+13,671)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,629 miles
- Test number
- 244082606998
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass195,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 195,958 miles
- Test number
- 972432998638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,958 miles (+5,602)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,958 miles
- Test number
- 754875434115
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass190,356 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 190,356 miles
- Test number
- 582190327032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,196 miles (+5,543)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,196 miles
- Test number
- 104316273919
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass184,653 miles (+5,867)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 184,653 miles
- Test number
- 273859903082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,786 miles (+5,398)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 178,786 miles
- Test number
- 670847960728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre.
Pass173,388 miles (+3,660)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 173,388 miles
- Test number
- 966998404382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,728 miles (+6,063)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 169,728 miles
- Test number
- 775336503300
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass163,665 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 163,665 miles
- Test number
- 486386332373
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail163,650 miles (+7,916)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,650 miles
- Test number
- 469498302425
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion on inside face of both rear discs
Pass155,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 155,734 miles
- Test number
- 267827491473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,734 miles (+27,155)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,734 miles
- Test number
- 877777791134
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,579 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 128,579 miles
- Test number
- 271726440188
- NoteAll brake discs slightly pitted
Fail128,577 miles (+4,426)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,577 miles
- Test number
- 513754940130
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll brake discs slightly pitted
Pass124,151 miles (+7,704)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 124,151 miles
- Test number
- 661285259329
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass116,447 miles (+7,732)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 116,447 miles
- Test number
- 424263058323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,715 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,715 miles
- Test number
- 654554557361
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass108,715 miles (+11,926)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 108,715 miles
- Test number
- 734394557328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,789 miles (+10,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 96,789 miles
- Test number
- 873895256346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 85,976 miles
- Test number
- 800520055379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL51 EWB
- Does LL51 EWB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL51 EWB expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 EWB?
- The MOT on LL51 EWB expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL51 EWB done?
- LL51 EWB was recorded at 229,733 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 8,129 miles a year.
- Has LL51 EWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 EWB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on LL51 EWB 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 EWB find?
- LL51 EWB passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; n/s/f and both rear tyres bald on inner edges, about to show cords., and 2 more.
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