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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LL51 OFTMOT history

LL51 OFT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LL51 OFT 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
172,217 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 OFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 OFT was last recorded at 172,217 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,439 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,778 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,217 miles
  • 2023 – 170,439 miles
  • 2021 – 163,323 miles
  • 2020 – 157,392 miles
  • 2019 – 150,939 miles
  • 2018 – 146,536 miles
  • 2016 – 146,509 miles
  • 2015 – 143,370 miles
  • 2014 – 140,425 miles
  • 2013 – 136,926 miles
  • 2012 – 132,989 miles
  • 2011 – 130,290 miles
  • 2010 – 124,899 miles
  • 2009 – 113,076 miles
  • 2008 – 106,563 miles
  • 2007 – 101,884 miles
  • 2006 – 73,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,217 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,217 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,217 miles
    Test number
    436321256288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,439 miles (+7,116)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    170,439 miles
    Test number
    784958458736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,323 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,323 miles
    Test number
    929336732341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,392 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,392 miles
    Test number
    714421093571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail157,391 miles (+6,452)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,391 miles
    Test number
    187676073717
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,939 miles
    Test number
    902910317873
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryPlay in both inner steering rack joints

  7. Fail150,939 miles (+4,403)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,939 miles
    Test number
    526167107382
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryPlay in both inner steering rack joints

  8. Pass146,536 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,536 miles
    Test number
    486737890385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts round inner sidewall not deep

  9. Fail146,528 miles (+19)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,528 miles
    Test number
    510483966952
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts round inner sidewall not deep

  10. Fail146,509 miles (+3,139)1 dangerous5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,509 miles
    Test number
    330890469727
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam not working (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on bodywork

  11. Pass143,370 miles (+2,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,370 miles
    Test number
    187283116944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass140,425 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    140,425 miles
    Test number
    456265254287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail140,420 miles (+3,494)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,420 miles
    Test number
    326873554201
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perrished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrished

  14. Pass136,926 miles (+3)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    355488363414
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inside edge perished

  15. Fail136,923 miles (+3,934)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,923 miles
    Test number
    605197263294
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre pressure low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inside edge perished

  16. Pass132,989 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    132,989 miles
    Test number
    608185862206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Fail132,980 miles (+2,690)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,980 miles
    Test number
    207831762239
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass130,290 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    408249941230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,899 miles (+11,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    124,899 miles
    Test number
    233994950231
    • NoteBrake pipes have been undersealed

  20. Pass113,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    113,076 miles
    Test number
    921078989128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,076 miles (+6,513)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,076 miles
    Test number
    314497789154
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass106,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    106,563 miles
    Test number
    861646078143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,563 miles (+4,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,563 miles
    Test number
    401882878132
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass101,884 miles (+2,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,884 miles
    Test number
    300138397479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass98,984 miles (+25,027)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,984 miles
    Test number
    962065347022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    304201426055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 OFT

Does LL51 OFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 OFT is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 OFT?
The MOT on LL51 OFT 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 OFT done?
LL51 OFT was recorded at 172,217 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has LL51 OFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 OFT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LL51 OFT 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 OFT find?
LL51 OFT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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