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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LL51 LNWMOT history

LL51 LNW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LL51 LNW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,079 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 LNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 LNW was last recorded at 86,079 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,137 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
942 miles
Average per year
2,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,079 miles
  • 2025 – 85,137 miles
  • 2024 – 84,171 miles
  • 2023 – 82,728 miles
  • 2022 – 80,222 miles
  • 2021 – 78,306 miles
  • 2020 – 76,149 miles
  • 2019 – 74,302 miles
  • 2018 – 72,451 miles
  • 2017 – 69,799 miles
  • 2016 – 68,180 miles
  • 2015 – 65,690 miles
  • 2014 – 62,708 miles
  • 2013 – 60,241 miles
  • 2012 – 57,633 miles
  • 2011 – 54,346 miles
  • 2010 – 52,502 miles
  • 2009 – 48,090 miles
  • 2008 – 43,750 miles
  • 2007 – 38,094 miles
  • 2006 – 29,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,079 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,079 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    854672583802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,137 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    487354808706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,171 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,171 miles
    Test number
    376493213479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    842164748604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,728 miles (+2,506)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    663668890367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass80,222 miles (+1,916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,222 miles
    Test number
    931116395941
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass78,306 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,306 miles
    Test number
    654370662847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,149 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,149 miles
    Test number
    958210004849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,302 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    472278685449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,451 miles (+2,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    342717039789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes getting weak
  11. Pass69,799 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,799 miles
    Test number
    443154110799
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
  12. Pass68,180 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,180 miles
    Test number
    425014648727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,690 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,690 miles
    Test number
    577511405209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,708 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    448047004221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,241 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,241 miles
    Test number
    276611803297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,633 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    836473812253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,346 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    348742701415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,502 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    451471520270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,090 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    242096619254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,750 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    194924528262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,094 miles (+8,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    734702737299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass29,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    554958396143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 LNW

Does LL51 LNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 LNW is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 LNW?
The MOT on LL51 LNW is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 LNW done?
LL51 LNW was recorded at 86,079 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,800 miles a year.
Has LL51 LNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 LNW has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LL51 LNW 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 LNW find?
LL51 LNW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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