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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LL51 ULEMOT history

LL51 ULE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LL51 ULE 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,430 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 ULE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 ULE was last recorded at 55,430 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2017: 41,802 miles, lower than 41,901 miles on 17 Jan 2017.

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
54,482 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
948 miles
Average per year
1,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,430 miles
  • 2025 – 54,482 miles
  • 2024 – 53,516 miles
  • 2023 – 52,466 miles
  • 2022 – 51,318 miles
  • 2021 – 50,351 miles
  • 2020 – 49,526 miles
  • 2019 – 47,662 miles
  • 2018 – 45,566 miles
  • 2017 – 41,802 miles
  • 2016 – 38,539 miles
  • 2015 – 35,098 miles
  • 2014 – 32,660 miles
  • 2013 – 32,130 miles
  • 2012 – 31,500 miles
  • 2011 – 30,183 miles
  • 2010 – 28,727 miles
  • 2009 – 26,092 miles
  • 2008 – 22,460 miles
  • 2007 – 19,444 miles
  • 2006 – 16,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,430 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Upper and lower undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak/seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower wheel arch cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine and under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Near and offside front brake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,430 miles (+948)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    697631814241
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Upper and lower undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak/seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,482 miles (+966)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    493749685304
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass53,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,516 miles
    Test number
    958481309317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail53,516 miles (+1,050)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,516 miles
    Test number
    608203527520
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass52,466 miles (+1,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,466 miles
    Test number
    955673966754
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass51,318 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    245493736641
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass50,351 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,351 miles
    Test number
    185650908600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,526 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    929718528548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,662 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,662 miles
    Test number
    203060263567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    777240879728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,566 miles (+3,764)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    994394695088
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass41,802 miles (-99)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    571718051395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wheel arch cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNear and offside front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNear and offside front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNear and offside wiper blades split at ends
    • AdvisoryOil leak around rear differential
    • AdvisoryOil leak around rear differential

  13. Fail41,901 miles (+3,362)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,901 miles
    Test number
    670444673065
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wheel arch cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNear and offside front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNear and offside front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNear and offside wiper blades split at ends
    • AdvisoryOil leak around rear differential
    • AdvisoryOil leak around rear differential

  14. Pass38,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    820908540143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,539 miles (+3,441)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    522218935517
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass35,098 miles (+2,438)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,098 miles
    Test number
    689462215089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads near and offside 65-70% worn.
    • NoteNearside door mirror cover missing
    • NoteRear brake pads near and offside 60-65% worn.

  17. Pass32,660 miles (+530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    536254314027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass32,130 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,130 miles
    Test number
    925637013011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass31,500 miles (+1,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    217023812075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass30,183 miles (+1,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,183 miles
    Test number
    848084321002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass28,727 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,727 miles
    Test number
    753518810028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,092 miles
    Test number
    264661429013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,090 miles (+3,630)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,090 miles
    Test number
    153161429457
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass22,460 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    414821928092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,444 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,444 miles
    Test number
    122309307498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,569 miles
    Test number
    190936626475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 ULE

Does LL51 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 ULE is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 ULE?
The MOT on LL51 ULE is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 ULE done?
LL51 ULE was recorded at 55,430 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,946 miles a year.
Has LL51 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 ULE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL51 ULE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 ULE find?
LL51 ULE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower undertrays fitted; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking, and 2 more.

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