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BMW 320

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LA51 CRVMOT history

LA51 CRV is a black petrol BMW 320 first used on 10 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LA51 CRV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
137,712 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 CRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
320
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 CRV was last recorded at 137,712 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 3,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,886 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,826 miles
Average per year
3,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,712 miles
  • 2023 – 133,886 miles
  • 2022 – 121,071 miles
  • 2021 – 116,873 miles
  • 2020 – 110,967 miles
  • 2019 – 107,543 miles
  • 2018 – 105,453 miles
  • 2017 – 103,186 miles
  • 2016 – 101,000 miles
  • 2015 – 98,748 miles
  • 2014 – 95,876 miles
  • 2013 – 93,436 miles
  • 2012 – 90,083 miles
  • 2011 – 87,088 miles
  • 2010 – 84,330 miles
  • 2009 – 81,616 miles
  • 2008 – 75,669 miles
  • 2007 – 70,018 miles
  • 2006 – 63,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front exhaust nuts corroded away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,712 miles
    Test number
    135283853550
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail137,712 miles (+3,826)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,712 miles
    Test number
    204763172455
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass133,886 miles (+12,815)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,886 miles
    Test number
    808439804101
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass121,071 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,071 miles
    Test number
    601294128032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,873 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,873 miles
    Test number
    107356236643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,872 miles (+5,905)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,872 miles
    Test number
    435890759772
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,967 miles (+3,424)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,967 miles
    Test number
    394821332991
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has large scratch, not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass107,543 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,543 miles
    Test number
    248185848482
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust nuts corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail107,542 miles (+2,089)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    908521491650
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust nuts corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass105,453 miles (+2,267)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,453 miles
    Test number
    357086437195
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,186 miles (+2,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,186 miles
    Test number
    965143208570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass101,000 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,000 miles
    Test number
    803460918689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    659419163749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,748 miles (+2,872)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    422293614139
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass95,876 miles (+2,440)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,876 miles
    Test number
    897414204391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass93,436 miles (+3,353)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    628766803370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNs wiper deteriorated

  17. Pass90,083 miles (+2,995)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    926540692207
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking

  18. Pass87,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    397368001317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail87,088 miles (+2,758)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    639407301382
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass84,330 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,330 miles
    Test number
    440576520317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn

  21. Fail84,330 miles (+2,714)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,330 miles
    Test number
    402236320459
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn

  22. Fail81,616 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,616 miles
    Test number
    200340339352
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass81,616 miles (+5,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,616 miles
    Test number
    202190339355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail75,669 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,669 miles
    Test number
    104784548317
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass75,669 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,669 miles
    Test number
    404514348364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    442081047349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,018 miles (+6,151)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    274831347322
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass63,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,867 miles
    Test number
    364533746379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LA51 CRV

Does LA51 CRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 CRV expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 CRV?
The MOT on LA51 CRV expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 CRV done?
LA51 CRV was recorded at 137,712 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 3,938 miles a year.
Has LA51 CRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 CRV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 CRV 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 CRV find?
LA51 CRV passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounts; front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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