BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
LA51 AAAMOT history
LA51 AAA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 53,440 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,812 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 AAA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 AAA was last recorded at 53,440 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 48,988 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,452 miles
- Average per year
- 1,812 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 53,440 miles
- 2024 – 48,988 miles
- 2023 – 43,157 miles
- 2022 – 41,807 miles
- 2020 – 37,647 miles
- 2019 – 34,477 miles
- 2017 – 28,998 miles
- 2016 – 28,203 miles
- 2015 – 28,057 miles
- 2013 – 26,760 miles
- 2012 – 26,172 miles
- 2011 – 25,425 miles
- 2010 – 24,531 miles
- 2009 – 23,239 miles
- 2008 – 21,705 miles
- 2007 – 20,406 miles
- 2006 – 18,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,440 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,440 miles (+4,452)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 53,440 miles
- Test number
- 165301396259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,988 miles (+5,831)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 48,988 miles
- Test number
- 872458353016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,157 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 43,157 miles
- Test number
- 695659154550
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished on sidewall
Pass41,807 miles (+4,160)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 41,807 miles
- Test number
- 604390692724
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass37,647 miles (+3,170)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 37,647 miles
- Test number
- 709218536942
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass34,477 miles (+5,479)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 34,477 miles
- Test number
- 327809743311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,998 miles (+795)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 28,998 miles
- Test number
- 979842313253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,203 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 28,203 miles
- Test number
- 947020789091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,057 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 28,057 miles
- Test number
- 575839674899
- AdvisoryFront inner brake pads wearing thin
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll link bar upper ball joint gaiter deteriorated
Pass26,760 miles (+588)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 26,760 miles
- Test number
- 237464023261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,172 miles (+747)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 26,172 miles
- Test number
- 328125752290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,425 miles (+894)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,425 miles
- Test number
- 338343221238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 24,531 miles
- Test number
- 634312130285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,531 miles (+1,292)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,531 miles
- Test number
- 113430430269
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass23,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 23,239 miles
- Test number
- 464434229288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,239 miles (+1,534)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,239 miles
- Test number
- 824804029247
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass21,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 21,705 miles
- Test number
- 382325228256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,705 miles (+1,299)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,705 miles
- Test number
- 674505128244
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass20,406 miles (+1,886)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 20,406 miles
- Test number
- 154948127290
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine top cover fitted.
- NoteFull engine tray fitted.
Pass18,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 18,520 miles
- Test number
- 462475836278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 AAA
- Does LA51 AAA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 AAA is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 AAA?
- The MOT on LA51 AAA is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 AAA done?
- LA51 AAA was recorded at 53,440 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,812 miles a year.
- Has LA51 AAA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 AAA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2010.
- Has the mileage on LA51 AAA 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 LA51 AAA find?
- LA51 AAA passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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