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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LL51 LLTMOT history

LL51 LLT is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LL51 LLT 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 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,842 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 LLT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 LLT was last recorded at 90,842 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2017: 80,886 miles, lower than 84,777 miles on 8 Feb 2016.

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
89,925 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
917 miles
Average per year
2,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,842 miles
  • 2025 – 89,925 miles
  • 2024 – 89,776 miles
  • 2022 – 89,562 miles
  • 2021 – 89,049 miles
  • 2020 – 87,662 miles
  • 2019 – 87,637 miles
  • 2018 – 86,445 miles
  • 2017 – 80,886 miles
  • 2016 – 84,777 miles
  • 2015 – 84,260 miles
  • 2014 – 82,154 miles
  • 2013 – 76,615 miles
  • 2012 – 75,132 miles
  • 2011 – 73,034 miles
  • 2010 – 68,120 miles
  • 2009 – 64,407 miles
  • 2008 – 60,356 miles
  • 2007 – 49,166 miles
  • 2006 – 42,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear diff leaking oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,842 miles (+917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    116243038200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass89,925 miles (+149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,925 miles
    Test number
    991737130789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,776 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,776 miles
    Test number
    711750522680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass89,562 miles (+513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,562 miles
    Test number
    405891946921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass89,049 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,049 miles
    Test number
    628236449888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail88,960 miles (+1,298)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    928815003406
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,662 miles
    Test number
    170125301594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 225/40 x 18 92 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,661 miles (+24)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,661 miles
    Test number
    330059656522
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 225/40 x 18 92 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,637 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,637 miles
    Test number
    680608669038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  10. Fail87,635 miles (+1,190)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,635 miles
    Test number
    407988252115
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  11. Pass86,445 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,445 miles
    Test number
    895662600886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,443 miles (+5,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,443 miles
    Test number
    512009056554
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass80,886 miles (-3,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    247540850584
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  14. Pass84,777 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    911914768019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,260 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    596584015038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,154 miles (+5,539)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,154 miles
    Test number
    447863514035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass76,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,615 miles
    Test number
    548165213050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,615 miles (+1,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,615 miles
    Test number
    237331713048
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass75,132 miles (+2,098)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    928100822024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box clamp corroded

  20. Pass73,034 miles (+4,914)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    197584111021
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre Has Cut In Side Wall
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass68,120 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    181024410401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail68,120 miles (+3,713)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    853052310047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass64,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    852604719000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail64,407 miles (+4,051)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    963644119072
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass60,356 miles (+11,190)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,356 miles
    Test number
    654785118052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,166 miles (+6,727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    841978307025
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen zone a.

  27. Pass42,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    942750916061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 LLT

Does LL51 LLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 LLT is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 LLT?
The MOT on LL51 LLT is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 LLT done?
LL51 LLT was recorded at 90,842 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,410 miles a year.
Has LL51 LLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 LLT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LL51 LLT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 LLT find?
LL51 LLT passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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