BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc
LL51 OAJMOT history
LL51 OAJ is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 4 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,755 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 141,755 km
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,477 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 OAJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 4 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL51 OAJ was last recorded at 141,755 km on 9 May 2026, 1,018 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,737 km · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,018 km
- Average per year
- 5,477 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,755 km
- 2025 – 140,737 km
- 2024 – 131,501 km
- 2023 – 127,644 km
- 2022 – 118,682 km
- 2021 – 113,327 km
- 2019 – 101,409 km
- 2018 – 98,656 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,755 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front tyres worn edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,755 km (+1,018)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 141,755 km
- Test number
- 959790531390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,737 km (+9,236)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 140,737 km
- Test number
- 492927940400
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,501 km (+3,857)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 131,501 km
- Test number
- 638887803863
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,644 km (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 127,644 km
- Test number
- 965927757463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn edges
Fail127,629 km (+8,947)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,629 km
- Test number
- 946188856629
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn edges
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
Pass118,682 km (+85)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 118,682 km
- Test number
- 536725233534
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Fail118,597 km (+5,270)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,597 km
- Test number
- 376025087855
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass113,327 km (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 113,327 km
- Test number
- 238716520871
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail113,316 km (+11,907)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,316 km
- Test number
- 641243930990
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,409 km (+2,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 101,409 km
- Test number
- 214498819912
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,656 km (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 98,656 km
- Test number
- 336688762113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,615 km1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,615 km
- Test number
- 311853092293
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass34,767 miles (+6,348)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 34,767 miles
- Test number
- 280317810176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,419 miles (+10,218)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 28,419 miles
- Test number
- 734441299003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,201 miles (+994)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 18,201 miles
- Test number
- 170308888487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,207 miles (+1,191)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 17,207 miles
- Test number
- 921023766387
- 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)
Pass16,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 16,016 miles
- Test number
- 674213606018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL51 OAJ
- Does LL51 OAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 OAJ is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 OAJ?
- The MOT on LL51 OAJ is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL51 OAJ done?
- LL51 OAJ was recorded at 141,755 km at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 5,477 km a year.
- Has LL51 OAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 OAJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL51 OAJ 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 OAJ find?
- LL51 OAJ passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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