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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LL51 OAEMOT history

LL51 OAE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LL51 OAE silver 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 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,521 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 OAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 OAE was last recorded at 145,521 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,571 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,950 miles
Average per year
5,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,521 miles
  • 2024 – 142,571 miles
  • 2023 – 138,986 miles
  • 2022 – 135,227 miles
  • 2021 – 131,455 miles
  • 2020 – 128,996 miles
  • 2019 – 125,669 miles
  • 2018 – 121,657 miles
  • 2017 – 118,463 miles
  • 2016 – 113,995 miles
  • 2015 – 107,700 miles
  • 2014 – 102,895 miles
  • 2013 – 97,455 miles
  • 2012 – 89,550 miles
  • 2011 – 82,414 miles
  • 2010 – 73,761 miles
  • 2009 – 65,073 miles
  • 2008 – 55,203 miles
  • 2007 – 45,753 miles
  • 2006 – 37,233 miles
  • 2005 – 28,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,521 miles
    Test number
    454592003202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail145,521 miles (+2,950)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,521 miles
    Test number
    471405115109
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,571 miles
    Test number
    456329499676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,571 miles (+3,585)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,571 miles
    Test number
    270310228069
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass138,986 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    666667436770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,227 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,227 miles
    Test number
    648397203558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,455 miles (+2,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,455 miles
    Test number
    409456647742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass128,996 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    219789986364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    792799115125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail125,665 miles (+4,008)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,665 miles
    Test number
    949156013691
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass121,657 miles (+3,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,657 miles
    Test number
    384444441215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damper bump stop slightly deteriorated but can function as intended.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion and grease. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass118,463 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,463 miles
    Test number
    102152113152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,995 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    910132425492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,700 miles (+4,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,700 miles
    Test number
    318428920861
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass102,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    839485744381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail102,895 miles (+5,440)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    497115844436
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass97,455 miles (+7,905)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,455 miles
    Test number
    146434953379
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

  18. Pass89,550 miles (+7,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,550 miles
    Test number
    736648142382
    • 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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass82,414 miles (+8,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,414 miles
    Test number
    448403151316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass73,761 miles (+8,688)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,761 miles
    Test number
    582024050381
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront dis cs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear discs slightly lipped

  21. Pass65,073 miles (+9,870)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    653515359312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have wear to outer edges

  22. Pass55,203 miles (+9,450)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,203 miles
    Test number
    964067758303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,753 miles (+8,520)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,753 miles
    Test number
    581005957327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,233 miles (+8,764)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    844135556342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,469 miles
    Test number
    192796355368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 OAE

Does LL51 OAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 OAE is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 OAE?
The MOT on LL51 OAE is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 OAE done?
LL51 OAE was recorded at 145,521 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,864 miles a year.
Has LL51 OAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 OAE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 OAE 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 OAE find?
LL51 OAE passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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