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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LL51 FGAMOT history

LL51 FGA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

LL51 FGA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2023
Mileage
114,260 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 FGA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 FGA was last recorded at 114,260 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 16,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2008: 38,413 miles, lower than 43,501 miles on 12 Dec 2007.

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
97,794 miles · 4 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
16,466 miles
Average per year
5,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,260 miles
  • 2021 – 97,794 miles
  • 2019 – 67,687 miles
  • 2018 – 65,547 miles
  • 2017 – 63,790 miles
  • 2016 – 61,937 miles
  • 2015 – 60,270 miles
  • 2014 – 59,678 miles
  • 2013 – 57,155 miles
  • 2012 – 55,169 miles
  • 2011 – 50,493 miles
  • 2010 – 48,072 miles
  • 2009 – 44,199 miles
  • 2008 – 38,413 miles
  • 2007 – 43,501 miles
  • 2006 – 25,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( hose end) (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,260 miles
    Test number
    720980876795
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( hose end) (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail114,256 miles (+16,462)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,256 miles
    Test number
    811498944611
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( hose end) (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass97,794 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,794 miles
    Test number
    838024886663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,782 miles (+30,095)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    132632499805
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,687 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,687 miles
    Test number
    662102367548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail67,686 miles (+2,139)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,686 miles
    Test number
    122380179522
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass65,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,547 miles
    Test number
    667031574894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,547 miles (+1,757)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,547 miles
    Test number
    936129275923
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass63,790 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,790 miles
    Test number
    409554882159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,937 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    818847920296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,270 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,270 miles
    Test number
    557440045130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass59,678 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    975056834342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,155 miles (+1,986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    407810433318
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on the outer wall

  14. Pass55,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    295157322334
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  15. Fail55,169 miles (+4,676)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    629277822375
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  16. Pass50,493 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,493 miles
    Test number
    697075221359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,072 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    894877240353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,199 miles (+5,786)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    120085199241
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass38,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,413 miles
    Test number
    460603018345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,413 miles (-5,088)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,413 miles
    Test number
    561783818324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass43,501 miles (+17,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    251646747370
    • NoteEngine oil low

  22. Pass25,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,962 miles
    Test number
    133222236330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 FGA

Does LL51 FGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 FGA expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 FGA?
The MOT on LL51 FGA expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 FGA done?
LL51 FGA was recorded at 114,260 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 5,579 miles a year.
Has LL51 FGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 FGA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 FGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 FGA find?
LL51 FGA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( hose end).

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