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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LA51 EKJMOT history

LA51 EKJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

LA51 EKJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
105,954 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 EKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 EKJ was last recorded at 105,954 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,952 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,954 miles
  • 2021 – 105,369 miles
  • 2020 – 102,904 miles
  • 2018 – 101,939 miles
  • 2017 – 93,741 miles
  • 2016 – 84,345 miles
  • 2015 – 78,864 miles
  • 2014 – 73,520 miles
  • 2013 – 69,624 miles
  • 2012 – 65,896 miles
  • 2010 – 61,900 miles
  • 2009 – 51,478 miles
  • 2008 – 43,051 miles
  • 2007 – 35,682 miles
  • 2006 – 28,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,954 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTSRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s rear one of the 2 bulbs blownRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTIONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,954 miles (+2)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    931901348565
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s rear one of the 2 bulbs blown
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  2. Fail105,952 miles (+583)4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    454782494416
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s rear one of the 2 bulbs blown
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

  3. Pass105,369 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,369 miles
    Test number
    716175152326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  4. Fail105,366 miles (+2,462)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    244758886918
    • DangerousRear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock pins heavily corroded, 50% of metal missing very thin, both sides (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  5. Pass102,904 miles (+8)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,904 miles
    Test number
    430692538376
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail102,896 miles (+957)6 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    747517567845
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass101,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,939 miles
    Test number
    181806918329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  8. Fail101,939 miles (+8,198)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,939 miles
    Test number
    206208620363
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  9. Pass93,741 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    303790388065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,734 miles (+9,389)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    997980864569
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass84,345 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    240551919585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,864 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,864 miles
    Test number
    969571325038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    498303724064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,520 miles (+3,896)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    886523624086
    • 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)

  15. Pass69,624 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    507692123083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,618 miles (+3,722)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    219057613080
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass65,896 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    245859102071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,900 miles
    Test number
    202329440329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,900 miles (+4,966)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,900 miles
    Test number
    562639340367
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass56,934 miles (+5,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    364716300057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,478 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,478 miles
    Test number
    582388509082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,051 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,051 miles
    Test number
    124599308492
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass43,051 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,051 miles
    Test number
    920659608063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,682 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,682 miles
    Test number
    433855607089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,681 miles (+7,462)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,681 miles
    Test number
    161674707494
    • FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail28,219 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,219 miles
    Test number
    161010416093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePropshaft defective

  27. Pass28,219 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,219 miles
    Test number
    610890216098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePropshaft defective

Questions about LA51 EKJ

Does LA51 EKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 EKJ expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 EKJ?
The MOT on LA51 EKJ expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 EKJ done?
LA51 EKJ was recorded at 105,954 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
Has LA51 EKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 EKJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 EKJ 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 EKJ find?
LA51 EKJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen; central front engine cover fitted restricting access to some components; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 10 more.

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