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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LL51 KGPMOT history

LL51 KGP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

LL51 KGP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
118,763 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 KGP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 KGP was last recorded at 118,763 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 4,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,713 miles · 29 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,050 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,763 miles
  • 2023 – 114,713 miles
  • 2022 – 113,434 miles
  • 2021 – 111,198 miles
  • 2019 – 109,174 miles
  • 2017 – 102,772 miles
  • 2016 – 99,084 miles
  • 2014 – 90,528 miles
  • 2013 – 83,123 miles
  • 2012 – 77,806 miles
  • 2011 – 73,115 miles
  • 2010 – 68,127 miles
  • 2009 – 60,249 miles
  • 2008 – 52,874 miles
  • 2007 – 45,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,763 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber cover loose
  • AdvisoryOffside front wheel binding on (needs attention)
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,763 miles (+4,050)2 dangerous5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,763 miles
    Test number
    783498637373
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel binding on (needs attention)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  2. Pass114,713 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,713 miles
    Test number
    144352914733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,434 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,434 miles
    Test number
    568281707741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,432 miles (+1,059)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    692576297225
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,373 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,373 miles
    Test number
    717411399510
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,371 miles (+1,173)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,371 miles
    Test number
    564295302893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,198 miles
    Test number
    929470125928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,198 miles (+2,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,198 miles
    Test number
    204104313217
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass109,174 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,174 miles
    Test number
    783878160479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail109,171 miles (+3,052)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    112168581180
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,119 miles (+3,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    583724254273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,772 miles (+3,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    198317995837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,084 miles
    Test number
    364230850399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail99,084 miles (+3,549)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,084 miles
    Test number
    553731931193
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass95,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    994703530318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,535 miles (+5,007)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    925061934692
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass90,528 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    926613334382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail90,528 miles (+7,405)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    329153434358
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass83,123 miles (+5,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    697750443317
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass77,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    308521742305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,806 miles (+4,691)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    386861442354
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass73,115 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    145388121315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,127 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    460058420359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s front indecater lens damaged

  24. Fail68,127 miles (+7,878)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    834258320346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s front indecater lens damaged

  25. Pass60,249 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,249 miles
    Test number
    483725149414
    • NoteSlight movement on nearside track rod inner joint or steering rack?

  26. Fail60,249 miles (+7,375)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,249 miles
    Test number
    444954549390
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.
    • NoteSlight movement on nearside track rod inner joint or steering rack?

  27. Pass52,874 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    401398848438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,296 miles (+3,361)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,296 miles
    Test number
    324369527450
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall

  29. Pass41,935 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,935 miles
    Test number
    784396907072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLarge sump cover and subframe fitted †nearside front tyre worn on edge

Questions about LL51 KGP

Does LL51 KGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 KGP expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 KGP?
The MOT on LL51 KGP expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 KGP done?
LL51 KGP was recorded at 118,763 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has LL51 KGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 KGP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 KGP 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 KGP find?
LL51 KGP failed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 12 advisories: offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracking; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 16 more.

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