SA51LLL

BMW 3 SERIES

2007 · Black · Petrol · 2,497 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 13 Dec 2026 (65 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Apr 2027 (174 days left)

Mileage

88,481 mi

At MOT on 08 Dec 2025

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About SA51LLL

Registration SA51LLL is a 2007 black BMW 3 SERIES with a 2,497cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 19 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 13 December 2026, which is 65 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 April 2027, 174 days from today.

The vehicle has 24 MOT tests on record, including 16 passes and 8 failures, with 65 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 88,481 miles on 08 December 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 4,425 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 203 g/km.

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MOT History 24 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 368960106607
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2026
Mileage recorded: 88,481 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Engine covers and under trays fited not allowing full inspection of some components

ADVISORY Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ADVISORY rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

MOT test number: 989850521757
Mileage recorded: 88,481 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

PRS Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Engine covers and under trays fited not allowing full inspection of some components

ADVISORY Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ADVISORY rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

MOT test number: 351044877140
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2024
Mileage recorded: 82,475 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

ADVISORY Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MOT test number: 358872374016
Mileage recorded: 82,449 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

ADVISORY Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MOT test number: 102514249615
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023
Mileage recorded: 80,033 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

MOT test number: 279722297663
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022
Mileage recorded: 78,343 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 607705074455
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021
Mileage recorded: 73,832 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MOT test number: 334505755913
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020
Mileage recorded: 66,455 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 453428782900
Mileage recorded: 51,839 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

MOT test number: 389965259992
Mileage recorded: 45,997 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded junction box (3.6.B.2c)

FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded junction box (3.6.B.2c)

FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MOT test number: 286555725119
Mileage recorded: 42,814 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

FAIL Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISORY Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre

USER ENTERED Offside front tyre has cuts on treads but not deep enough to reach cords

MOT test number: 255552793063
Mileage recorded: 38,932 MI
Registration at time of test: SA51LLL
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle specifications

Model: 3 SERIES
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 2,497 cc
First Registered: Mar 2007
First Used on Road: 04 Feb 2014
CO2 Emissions: 203 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type Approval: M1
Last V5C Issued: 29 Apr 2019
Safety Recall: Yes (action required)
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 225/45R17 Staggered

Wheel size 17" 18" 19"

Front 17" wheel

225/45R17 W 91

Front tyre

Width

225 mm

Tread width

Profile

45%

Sidewall

Wheel

17"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

Rear 17" wheel

255/40R17 W 94

Rear tyre

Width

255 mm

Tread width

Profile

40%

Sidewall

Wheel

17"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 94

670 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

Front 18" wheel

225/40R18 W 88

Front tyre

Width

225 mm

Tread width

Profile

40%

Sidewall

Wheel

18"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 88

560 kg

Per tyre

Rear 18" wheel

255/35R18 W 90

Rear tyre

Width

255 mm

Tread width

Profile

35%

Sidewall

Wheel

18"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 90

600 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

Front 19" wheel

225/35R19 W 88

Front tyre

Width

225 mm

Tread width

Profile

35%

Sidewall

Wheel

19"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 88

560 kg

Per tyre

Rear 19" wheel

255/30R19 W 91

Rear tyre

Width

255 mm

Tread width

Profile

30%

Sidewall

Wheel

19"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

What this Bmw costs to run

Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure.

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Fuel economy: 32.1 mpg; From 203 g/km CO2
Cost per mile: 24.7p; At 174.4p/litre
Fill-up: £104.65; Approx. 60L tank
Yearly fuel: £1,825; At 7,400 miles/year

Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 8002 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 09 Jul 2026 at 21:15.