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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LL51 FDPMOT history

LL51 FDP is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 27 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 56,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LL51 FDP 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 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,332 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 FDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 FDP was last recorded at 56,332 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,882 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,450 miles
Average per year
2,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,332 miles
  • 2025 – 52,882 miles
  • 2024 – 50,031 miles
  • 2023 – 46,559 miles
  • 2022 – 43,195 miles
  • 2021 – 40,355 miles
  • 2020 – 38,032 miles
  • 2019 – 35,663 miles
  • 2018 – 32,995 miles
  • 2017 – 29,771 miles
  • 2016 – 25,077 miles
  • 2014 – 23,287 miles
  • 2013 – 22,873 miles
  • 2012 – 22,396 miles
  • 2011 – 21,986 miles
  • 2010 – 21,347 miles
  • 2009 – 20,605 miles
  • 2008 – 19,832 miles
  • 2007 – 18,778 miles
  • 2006 – 17,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,332 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,332 miles
    Test number
    499955476556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,332 miles (+3,450)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,332 miles
    Test number
    327342066379
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    797172527306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,882 miles (+2,851)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    864839631040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass50,031 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,031 miles
    Test number
    763628989336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail50,029 miles (+3,470)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,029 miles
    Test number
    815055859927
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,559 miles (+3,364)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,559 miles
    Test number
    938393551721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,195 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,195 miles
    Test number
    254723575873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail43,190 miles (+2,835)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,190 miles
    Test number
    845731726311
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective petrol cap seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass40,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    941696930793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,355 miles (+2,323)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    316062754264
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass38,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,032 miles
    Test number
    344900314578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,031 miles (+2,368)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    435094984914
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass35,663 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,663 miles
    Test number
    817115540293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,995 miles
    Test number
    283566532194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,994 miles (+3,223)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,994 miles
    Test number
    385755849754
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/r15 side wall splitting to cords. (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre side wall splitting excessively.

  17. Pass29,771 miles (+4,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,771 miles
    Test number
    701900233760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

  18. Pass25,077 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,077 miles
    Test number
    966086124655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,287 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,287 miles
    Test number
    996363354370
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail23,285 miles (+412)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,285 miles
    Test number
    397512754320
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass22,873 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,873 miles
    Test number
    567940653377
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has age related cracks & may need renewing soon

  22. Fail22,873 miles (+477)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,873 miles
    Test number
    766110153396
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has age related cracks & may need renewing soon

  23. Pass22,396 miles (+410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,396 miles
    Test number
    177946042356
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has age related cracks

  24. Pass21,986 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    977166141316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,347 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,347 miles
    Test number
    273878440388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass20,605 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,605 miles
    Test number
    734899749389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail19,832 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,832 miles
    Test number
    513341758340
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass19,832 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,832 miles
    Test number
    644511058314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,778 miles
    Test number
    490651557356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail18,778 miles (+1,190)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,778 miles
    Test number
    582781557374
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  31. Pass17,588 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,588 miles
    Test number
    223563256318
    • NoteBoth front tyres and near side rear tyre have age related cracks and need renewing

Questions about LL51 FDP

Does LL51 FDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 FDP is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 FDP?
The MOT on LL51 FDP is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 FDP done?
LL51 FDP was recorded at 56,332 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,029 miles a year.
Has LL51 FDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 FDP has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 FDP 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 FDP find?
LL51 FDP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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