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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LL51 OEKMOT history

LL51 OEK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LL51 OEK blue 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
175,835 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 OEK
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 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 OEK was last recorded at 175,835 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,814 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,021 miles
Average per year
6,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,835 miles
  • 2025 – 171,814 miles
  • 2024 – 169,805 miles
  • 2023 – 167,189 miles
  • 2022 – 166,346 miles
  • 2021 – 162,437 miles
  • 2018 – 145,092 miles
  • 2017 – 144,752 miles
  • 2016 – 140,228 miles
  • 2015 – 129,309 miles
  • 2014 – 117,565 miles
  • 2013 – 110,547 miles
  • 2012 – 103,992 miles
  • 2011 – 97,864 miles
  • 2010 – 85,572 miles
  • 2009 – 72,750 miles
  • 2008 – 61,625 miles
  • 2007 – 49,700 miles
  • 2005 – 33,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,835 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO CRACK (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,835 miles (+4,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    175,835 miles
    Test number
    694820765030
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass171,814 miles (+2,009)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    171,814 miles
    Test number
    191600806524
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass169,805 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,805 miles
    Test number
    811621405006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,189 miles (+843)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    167,189 miles
    Test number
    342895371217
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,346 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,346 miles
    Test number
    408521034623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass162,437 miles (+17,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    162,437 miles
    Test number
    140648983474
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass145,092 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,092 miles
    Test number
    527525024396
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO CRACK (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail145,083 miles (+331)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,083 miles
    Test number
    395880439919
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO CRACK (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass144,752 miles (+4,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,752 miles
    Test number
    398722280678
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  10. Pass140,228 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,228 miles
    Test number
    500505791954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail140,200 miles (+10,891)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,200 miles
    Test number
    106492440952
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass129,309 miles (+11,744)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,309 miles
    Test number
    397911955034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,565 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    575270854027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,547 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    189462673428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,992 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,992 miles
    Test number
    519752262036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,864 miles
    Test number
    689420671029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,864 miles (+12,292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,864 miles
    Test number
    578599761016
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass85,572 miles (+12,822)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,572 miles
    Test number
    333478860020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,750 miles (+11,125)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,750 miles
    Test number
    411023879052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,625 miles (+11,925)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    952668878045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,700 miles (+16,609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    790198177058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,091 miles
    Test number
    612354565319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 OEK

Does LL51 OEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 OEK is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 OEK?
The MOT on LL51 OEK is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 OEK done?
LL51 OEK was recorded at 175,835 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,942 miles a year.
Has LL51 OEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 OEK has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LL51 OEK 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 OEK find?
LL51 OEK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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