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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

LA51 AEMMOT history

LA51 AEM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 173,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LA51 AEM 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,630 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 AEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 AEM was last recorded at 173,630 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,298 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,332 miles
Average per year
4,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,630 miles
  • 2025 – 171,298 miles
  • 2024 – 169,181 miles
  • 2023 – 166,324 miles
  • 2022 – 158,995 miles
  • 2020 – 155,083 miles
  • 2019 – 151,185 miles
  • 2018 – 149,727 miles
  • 2017 – 145,363 miles
  • 2016 – 140,078 miles
  • 2015 – 139,953 miles
  • 2014 – 139,420 miles
  • 2013 – 132,552 miles
  • 2012 – 120,120 miles
  • 2011 – 115,851 miles
  • 2010 – 113,531 miles
  • 2008 – 103,558 miles
  • 2007 – 93,223 miles
  • 2006 – 84,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,630 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,630 miles (+2,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,630 miles
    Test number
    898670905828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass171,298 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    171,298 miles
    Test number
    844146554982
    • 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))

  3. Fail171,276 miles (+2,095)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,276 miles
    Test number
    106965063512
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass169,181 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,181 miles
    Test number
    842906345865
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission and differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail169,180 miles (+2,856)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,180 miles
    Test number
    133973268343
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission and differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,324 miles (+7,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,324 miles
    Test number
    102085543413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass158,995 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,995 miles
    Test number
    784786252292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,989 miles (+3,906)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,989 miles
    Test number
    420302024742
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox area

  9. Pass155,083 miles (+3,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,083 miles
    Test number
    956736893862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass151,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,185 miles
    Test number
    551599475398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,185 miles (+1,458)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,185 miles
    Test number
    592056284548
    • MajorEmissions not tested no fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass149,727 miles (+4,364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    361830231919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass145,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,363 miles
    Test number
    410021327093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe too rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail145,363 miles (+5,285)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,363 miles
    Test number
    268484741727
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe too rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass140,078 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,078 miles
    Test number
    332491170505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,073 miles (+120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,073 miles
    Test number
    530811947903
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass139,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    167457043771
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

  18. Fail139,953 miles (+533)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    333086315420
    • FailureRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

  19. Pass139,420 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,420 miles
    Test number
    288954804396
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail139,413 miles (+6,861)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,413 miles
    Test number
    129753304392
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail132,552 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,552 miles
    Test number
    536154603360
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine MIL on

  22. Pass132,552 miles (+12,432)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    132,552 miles
    Test number
    845094603300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine MIL on

  23. Pass120,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    448435412265
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail120,118 miles (+1,667)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    968675212255
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass118,451 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    118,451 miles
    Test number
    589166922123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass115,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,851 miles
    Test number
    387164761096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail115,851 miles (+2,320)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,851 miles
    Test number
    718894561027
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  28. Pass113,531 miles (+9,973)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,531 miles
    Test number
    462440070067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass103,558 miles (+10,335)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    103,558 miles
    Test number
    910403738304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass93,223 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    241621247326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail93,168 miles (+8,709)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    992099837327
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Pass84,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    852927816376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 AEM

Does LA51 AEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 AEM is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 AEM?
The MOT on LA51 AEM is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 AEM done?
LA51 AEM was recorded at 173,630 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,516 miles a year.
Has LA51 AEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 AEM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 AEM 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 AEM find?
LA51 AEM passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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