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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LL51 FWXMOT history

LL51 FWX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

LL51 FWX silver 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 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
87,903 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 FWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 FWX was last recorded at 87,903 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,830 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
2,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,903 miles
  • 2024 – 87,830 miles
  • 2023 – 87,800 miles
  • 2021 – 87,786 miles
  • 2019 – 87,783 miles
  • 2018 – 87,764 miles
  • 2017 – 87,709 miles
  • 2016 – 87,568 miles
  • 2015 – 86,790 miles
  • 2014 – 83,780 miles
  • 2013 – 78,519 miles
  • 2012 – 74,288 miles
  • 2011 – 69,437 miles
  • 2010 – 63,802 miles
  • 2009 – 56,544 miles
  • 2008 – 55,253 miles
  • 2007 – 44,616 miles
  • 2006 – 42,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,903 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,903 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,903 miles
    Test number
    702848148477
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,830 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,830 miles
    Test number
    121777609158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,800 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,800 miles
    Test number
    591914547933
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,786 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    238297247831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,783 miles
    Test number
    571867783516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,783 miles (+19)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,783 miles
    Test number
    887628231140
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass87,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    874055518085
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,763 miles (+54)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    484618533136
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,709 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,709 miles
    Test number
    970309447364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,568 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,568 miles
    Test number
    100374208643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,790 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    179369845464
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass86,790 miles (+3,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    459329345006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass83,780 miles1 dangerous4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,780 miles
    Test number
    376988724154
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  14. Fail83,780 miles (+5,261)4 dangerous4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,780 miles
    Test number
    746568624123
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  15. Pass78,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    485575693097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,519 miles (+4,231)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    127795793482
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass74,288 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,288 miles
    Test number
    805448312115
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteSlight wear in both the front brake discs
    • NoteSmall cuts to the offside rear tyre wall

  18. Fail74,288 miles (+4,851)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,288 miles
    Test number
    407987012156
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteSlight wear in both the front brake discs
    • NoteSmall cuts to the offside rear tyre wall

  19. Fail69,437 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    785715201178
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

  20. Pass69,437 miles (+5,635)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    837685201134
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

  21. Pass63,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    432280310140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,802 miles (+7,258)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    751559600161
    • DangerousCentre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass56,544 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,544 miles
    Test number
    204027109146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,540 miles (+1,287)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,540 miles
    Test number
    262916409168
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass55,253 miles (+10,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,253 miles
    Test number
    411595498073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass44,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,616 miles
    Test number
    491090607183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,610 miles (+2,351)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,610 miles
    Test number
    142150907184
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass42,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    730702506178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LL51 FWX

Does LL51 FWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 FWX expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 FWX?
The MOT on LL51 FWX expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 FWX done?
LL51 FWX was recorded at 87,903 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 2,376 miles a year.
Has LL51 FWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 FWX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LL51 FWX 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 FWX find?
LL51 FWX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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