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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LL51 UKYMOT history

LL51 UKY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

LL51 UKY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2024
Mileage
128,192 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 UKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 UKY was last recorded at 128,192 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2007: 14,425 miles, lower than 33,750 miles on 29 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,457 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
5,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,192 miles
  • 2022 – 127,457 miles
  • 2021 – 127,365 miles
  • 2020 – 121,630 miles
  • 2019 – 115,875 miles
  • 2018 – 115,768 miles
  • 2017 – 114,166 miles
  • 2016 – 113,263 miles
  • 2015 – 108,810 miles
  • 2014 – 103,027 miles
  • 2013 – 95,706 miles
  • 2012 – 87,651 miles
  • 2011 – 78,610 miles
  • 2009 – 66,805 miles
  • 2008 – 43,962 miles
  • 2007 – 14,425 miles
  • 2006 – 33,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,192 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car . rear exhaust blow

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,192 miles (+735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    625159245614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car . rear exhaust blow

  2. Pass127,457 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,457 miles
    Test number
    882675168382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust blow
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car .

  3. Pass127,365 miles (+5,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,365 miles
    Test number
    435816604612
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass121,630 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,630 miles
    Test number
    907245210387
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail121,621 miles (+5,746)3 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    377518077926
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass115,875 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,875 miles
    Test number
    975997838498
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,875 miles (+107)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,875 miles
    Test number
    293756137629
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,768 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    415156754433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,166 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,166 miles
    Test number
    809496577074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail114,166 miles (+903)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,166 miles
    Test number
    678589217890
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass113,263 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    278335215059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Fail113,263 miles (+4,453)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    566152734753
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass108,810 miles (+5,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,810 miles
    Test number
    886654805192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass103,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    935077994009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail103,027 miles (+7,321)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    195775294481
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Pass95,706 miles (+8,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    335751503118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass87,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,651 miles
    Test number
    286255702135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,651 miles (+9,041)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,651 miles
    Test number
    279666692014
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Perishing

  19. Fail78,610 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    175453511422
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass78,610 miles (+11,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    538683011050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass66,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    811502399253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail66,805 miles (+22,843)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    910442599245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass43,962 miles (+29,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,962 miles
    Test number
    413142878039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,425 miles (-19,325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,425 miles
    Test number
    424974157018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    214909916429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 UKY

Does LL51 UKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 UKY expired on 13 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 UKY?
The MOT on LL51 UKY expired on 13 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 UKY done?
LL51 UKY was recorded at 128,192 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 5,466 miles a year.
Has LL51 UKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 UKY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LL51 UKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 UKY find?
LL51 UKY passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; under tray fitted to the car . rear exhaust blow.

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