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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LA51 CPVMOT history

LA51 CPV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

LA51 CPV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
145,960 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 CPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 CPV was last recorded at 145,960 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,946 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,960 miles
  • 2023 – 141,206 miles
  • 2022 – 137,628 miles
  • 2021 – 135,330 miles
  • 2019 – 131,464 miles
  • 2018 – 126,252 miles
  • 2017 – 121,696 miles
  • 2016 – 115,604 miles
  • 2015 – 107,494 miles
  • 2014 – 97,647 miles
  • 2013 – 97,612 miles
  • 2012 – 94,926 miles
  • 2011 – 85,784 miles
  • 2010 – 72,203 miles
  • 2009 – 66,584 miles
  • 2008 – 52,623 miles
  • 2007 – 50,201 miles
  • 2006 – 44,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,960 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,960 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,960 miles
    Test number
    857249454389
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail145,946 miles (+4,740)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,946 miles
    Test number
    836170565098
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass141,206 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,206 miles
    Test number
    146944372044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail141,203 miles (+3,575)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,203 miles
    Test number
    557349703306
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,628 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,628 miles
    Test number
    727963672704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail137,627 miles (+2,297)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,627 miles
    Test number
    842130279567
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,330 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,330 miles
    Test number
    890687556679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail135,330 miles (+3,866)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,330 miles
    Test number
    436089425740
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass131,464 miles (+5,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,464 miles
    Test number
    847664631089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,252 miles
    Test number
    884188992177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,252 miles (+4,556)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,252 miles
    Test number
    594216350630
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass121,696 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,696 miles
    Test number
    174604630401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers missing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not within the swept area

  13. Fail121,692 miles (+6,088)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,692 miles
    Test number
    933752728642
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers missing

  14. Pass115,604 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    121663953989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,494 miles
    Test number
    136789645113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,494 miles (+9,847)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,494 miles
    Test number
    525689345193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

  17. Pass97,647 miles (+35)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,647 miles
    Test number
    525391354173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorating

  18. Pass97,612 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,612 miles
    Test number
    189189793025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,926 miles (+9,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,926 miles
    Test number
    117156342068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail85,784 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    895911171075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass85,784 miles (+13,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    915071371093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass72,203 miles (+5,619)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,203 miles
    Test number
    193531170084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass66,584 miles (+13,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    923772159021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass52,623 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    554213478001
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise all brake discs slightly pitted!
    • NoteAdvise front wheels stiff to turn!

  25. Fail52,623 miles (+2,422)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    754341078030
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise all brake discs slightly pitted!
    • NoteAdvise front wheels stiff to turn!

  26. Pass50,201 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    534736937108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,191 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,191 miles
    Test number
    654401566054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,507 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,507 miles
    Test number
    344942016032
    • NoteAll tyres getting low

Questions about LA51 CPV

Does LA51 CPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 CPV expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 CPV?
The MOT on LA51 CPV expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 CPV done?
LA51 CPV was recorded at 145,960 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
Has LA51 CPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 CPV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 CPV 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 CPV find?
LA51 CPV passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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