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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LL51 YGUMOT history

LL51 YGU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 55,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LL51 YGU 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,172 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 YGU
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
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 YGU was last recorded at 55,172 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,547 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,625 miles
Average per year
1,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,172 miles
  • 2025 – 53,547 miles
  • 2024 – 48,912 miles
  • 2023 – 47,643 miles
  • 2022 – 46,827 miles
  • 2021 – 45,981 miles
  • 2019 – 43,420 miles
  • 2018 – 43,018 miles
  • 2017 – 42,200 miles
  • 2016 – 41,445 miles
  • 2015 – 37,596 miles
  • 2014 – 37,216 miles
  • 2013 – 35,788 miles
  • 2012 – 33,641 miles
  • 2011 – 32,122 miles
  • 2010 – 31,301 miles
  • 2009 – 30,607 miles
  • 2008 – 29,916 miles
  • 2007 – 28,312 miles
  • 2006 – 24,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,172 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside front indicator damage

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside front indicator lamp damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,172 miles (+1,625)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,172 miles
    Test number
    591419099058
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator damage

  2. Pass53,547 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,547 miles
    Test number
    306678898870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator lamp damage

  3. Pass48,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    395225230429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator lamp damage

  4. Fail48,912 miles (+1,269)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    495631250762
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator lamp damage

  5. Pass47,643 miles (+816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,643 miles
    Test number
    389767992952
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator lence damage

  6. Pass46,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,827 miles
    Test number
    530105106825
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  7. Fail46,827 miles (+846)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,827 miles
    Test number
    373228998063
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  8. Pass45,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,981 miles
    Test number
    783417812562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  9. Fail45,981 miles (+2,561)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,981 miles
    Test number
    889826683741
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed dunlop sp sport 9000 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  10. Pass43,420 miles (+402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,420 miles
    Test number
    182585294310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,018 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,018 miles
    Test number
    759126497422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,015 miles (+815)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    472630867175
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass42,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    625693984602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,200 miles (+755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    112278641884
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass41,445 miles (+3,849)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,445 miles
    Test number
    931119529006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade smearing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass37,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    978769725053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,596 miles (+380)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    748929625026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass37,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,216 miles
    Test number
    346148524001
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail37,210 miles (+1,422)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,210 miles
    Test number
    108388124403
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass35,788 miles (+2,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,788 miles
    Test number
    747688123082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  21. Pass33,641 miles (+1,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,641 miles
    Test number
    116216222027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass32,122 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,122 miles
    Test number
    209737921095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,118 miles (+817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,118 miles
    Test number
    165856821026
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass31,301 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,301 miles
    Test number
    370576820048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,607 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,607 miles
    Test number
    844354929039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,916 miles (+1,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,916 miles
    Test number
    121325928414
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass28,312 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,312 miles
    Test number
    291223227086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    842830126075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,771 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    182740226437
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LL51 YGU

Does LL51 YGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 YGU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 YGU?
The MOT on LL51 YGU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 YGU done?
LL51 YGU was recorded at 55,172 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 1,507 miles a year.
Has LL51 YGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 YGU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LL51 YGU 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 YGU find?
LL51 YGU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front indicator damage.

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