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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LL51 KHJMOT history

LL51 KHJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

LL51 KHJ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
165,684 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 KHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 KHJ was last recorded at 165,684 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,676 miles · 6 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,684 miles
  • 2021 – 162,642 miles
  • 2020 – 161,242 miles
  • 2019 – 143,555 miles
  • 2018 – 123,019 miles
  • 2017 – 108,959 miles
  • 2016 – 104,139 miles
  • 2015 – 96,816 miles
  • 2014 – 91,958 miles
  • 2013 – 89,530 miles
  • 2012 – 86,702 miles
  • 2011 – 82,169 miles
  • 2010 – 75,081 miles
  • 2009 – 63,099 miles
  • 2008 – 55,754 miles
  • 2007 – 43,750 miles
  • 2006 – 32,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,684 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,684 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    165,684 miles
    Test number
    610402014200
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail165,684 miles (+8)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,684 miles
    Test number
    278589648146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail165,676 miles (+3,034)11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,676 miles
    Test number
    566683374613
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass162,642 miles (+1,400)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    162,642 miles
    Test number
    833784176304
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass161,242 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    161,242 miles
    Test number
    238910156711
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail161,238 miles (+17,683)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,238 miles
    Test number
    205271736935
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass143,555 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    143,555 miles
    Test number
    918269488902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail143,548 miles (+20,529)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,548 miles
    Test number
    806906250305
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass123,019 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,019 miles
    Test number
    844580086937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail123,016 miles (+14,057)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,016 miles
    Test number
    318627799417
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass108,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    493149852414
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail108,958 miles (+4,819)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,958 miles
    Test number
    208579303733
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass104,139 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,139 miles
    Test number
    974085075159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,134 miles (+7,318)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,134 miles
    Test number
    606530798796
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass96,816 miles (+154)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,816 miles
    Test number
    117599475484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear shocks leaking
  16. Fail96,662 miles (+4,704)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,662 miles
    Test number
    349305075020
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear shocks leaking
  17. Pass91,958 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,958 miles
    Test number
    148599074469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,530 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    587929603135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,702 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    416389202104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,169 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    296005711445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,081 miles (+11,982)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    214750210154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,099 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,099 miles
    Test number
    111502519416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,754 miles (+12,004)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,754 miles
    Test number
    871720678088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,750 miles (+11,252)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    612032027043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,498 miles
    Test number
    832766926050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 KHJ

Does LL51 KHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 KHJ expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 KHJ?
The MOT on LL51 KHJ expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 KHJ done?
LL51 KHJ was recorded at 165,684 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 8,094 miles a year.
Has LL51 KHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 KHJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 KHJ 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 KHJ find?
LL51 KHJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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