BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc
LL51 OAUMOT history
LL51 OAU is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 96,938 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,921 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 OAU
- 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
- 11 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL51 OAU was last recorded at 96,938 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,192 miles · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 746 miles
- Average per year
- 3,921 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,938 miles
- 2024 – 95,631 miles
- 2022 – 94,145 miles
- 2021 – 92,566 miles
- 2019 – 88,740 miles
- 2018 – 74,269 miles
- 2017 – 58,556 miles
- 2016 – 58,116 miles
- 2014 – 56,710 miles
- 2013 – 54,709 miles
- 2012 – 50,285 miles
- 2011 – 40,442 miles
- 2010 – 36,432 miles
- 2009 – 30,566 miles
- 2008 – 23,408 miles
- 2007 – 18,672 miles
- 2006 – 16,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,938 miles
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 Front steering rack arm slight play.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,938 miles (+746)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 96,938 miles
- Test number
- 235053569934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,192 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 96,192 miles
- Test number
- 244045746396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,631 miles (+1,486)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 95,631 miles
- Test number
- 160938883549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,145 miles (+1,579)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,145 miles
- Test number
- 263277682559
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass92,566 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 92,566 miles
- Test number
- 986394762406
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap perished
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some items
Fail92,564 miles (+2)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,564 miles
- Test number
- 836882859586
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail92,562 miles (+3,822)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,562 miles
- Test number
- 933619487219
- MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative mounting broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass88,740 miles (+106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,740 miles
- Test number
- 616028128408
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm slight play.
Fail88,634 miles (+14,365)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,634 miles
- Test number
- 739676618595
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad damaged. (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x tyres on the inner wall/edge 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm slight play.
Pass74,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 74,269 miles
- Test number
- 910184983733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,269 miles (+15,713)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,269 miles
- Test number
- 310977812291
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass58,556 miles (+440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 58,556 miles
- Test number
- 214923025383
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass58,116 miles (+1,406)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 58,116 miles
- Test number
- 684923312468
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 4mm, inner pads not visible (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust back box to centre section clamps degraded and splitting, still secure and no blow
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryTread starting to crack on all tyres
Pass56,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 56,710 miles
- Test number
- 415910574138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,710 miles (+2,001)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,710 miles
- Test number
- 817500574182
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass54,709 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 54,709 miles
- Test number
- 807821273156
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside rear number plate light lens cover missing
Fail54,704 miles (+4,419)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,704 miles
- Test number
- 346501673140
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside rear number plate light lens cover missing
Pass50,285 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 50,285 miles
- Test number
- 838185672172
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,285 miles (+9,843)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,285 miles
- Test number
- 907885172131
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,442 miles (+4,010)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,442 miles
- Test number
- 229164471118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 36,432 miles
- Test number
- 874532670165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,432 miles (+5,866)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,432 miles
- Test number
- 654910170102
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass30,566 miles (+7,158)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 30,566 miles
- Test number
- 262307179180
- 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)
- NoteFront no plate start to discolour
- NoteWipers marginal
Pass23,408 miles (+4,736)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 23,408 miles
- Test number
- 671576018104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,672 miles (+2,162)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 18,672 miles
- Test number
- 784029007180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,510 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 16,510 miles
- Test number
- 302105406193
- 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)
Questions about LL51 OAU
- Does LL51 OAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 OAU is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 OAU?
- The MOT on LL51 OAU is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL51 OAU done?
- LL51 OAU was recorded at 96,938 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
- Has LL51 OAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 OAU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL51 OAU 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 OAU find?
- LL51 OAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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