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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LL51 LODMOT history

LL51 LOD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

LL51 LOD blue 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 8 Nov 2022
Mileage
88,931 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 LOD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 LOD was last recorded at 88,931 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,513 miles · 23 May 2019
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 88,931 miles
  • 2019 – 88,513 miles
  • 2018 – 85,205 miles
  • 2016 – 84,631 miles
  • 2015 – 83,891 miles
  • 2013 – 83,407 miles
  • 2012 – 78,723 miles
  • 2011 – 75,114 miles
  • 2010 – 69,131 miles
  • 2007 – 52,689 miles
  • 2006 – 41,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,931 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,931 miles (+418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,931 miles
    Test number
    501810970249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass88,513 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,513 miles
    Test number
    130136923965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,205 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,205 miles
    Test number
    976745449368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    717040446030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail84,631 miles (+740)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    113629089706
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass83,891 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,891 miles
    Test number
    977143015292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail83,784 miles (+377)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,784 miles
    Test number
    438469095060
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureObligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  8. Pass83,407 miles8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    646064823269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but no cords exposed at time of test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall cracking

  9. Fail83,407 miles (+4,684)1 dangerous6 failures8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    685431923205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but no cords exposed at time of test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall cracking

  10. Pass78,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    677940952115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,723 miles (+3,609)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    756440352192
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass75,114 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,114 miles
    Test number
    676786231154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,100 miles (+5,969)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    459301331199
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass69,131 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    390304880090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    974763069089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail52,689 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,689 miles
    Test number
    292433937329
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,689 miles (+5,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,689 miles
    Test number
    694263237312
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass47,469 miles (+6,301)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    640238807024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/Front door handle sticking from outside

  19. Pass41,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    531353706083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 LOD

Does LL51 LOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 LOD expired on 8 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 LOD?
The MOT on LL51 LOD expired on 8 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 LOD done?
LL51 LOD was recorded at 88,931 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has LL51 LOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 LOD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LL51 LOD 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 LOD find?
LL51 LOD passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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