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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

LA51 EKKMOT history

LA51 EKK is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 218,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

LA51 EKK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
218,599 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 EKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 EKK was last recorded at 218,599 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 7,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,423 miles · 23 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,176 miles
Average per year
11,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 218,599 miles
  • 2020 – 211,423 miles
  • 2019 – 196,046 miles
  • 2018 – 181,781 miles
  • 2017 – 164,625 miles
  • 2016 – 150,261 miles
  • 2015 – 127,952 miles
  • 2014 – 109,150 miles
  • 2012 – 79,685 miles
  • 2011 – 57,522 miles
  • 2010 – 56,332 miles
  • 2009 – 55,299 miles
  • 2008 – 50,285 miles
  • 2007 – 41,864 miles
  • 2006 – 39,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,599 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,599 miles (+7,176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    218,599 miles
    Test number
    850813829587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass211,423 miles (+15,377)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    211,423 miles
    Test number
    574468638531
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass196,046 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,046 miles
    Test number
    722705440568
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

  4. Fail196,030 miles (+14,249)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,030 miles
    Test number
    404791553297
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

  5. Pass181,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    181,781 miles
    Test number
    308678951304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,781 miles (+17,156)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,781 miles
    Test number
    462828567727
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  7. Pass164,625 miles (+14,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,625 miles
    Test number
    160499601242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass150,261 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    150,261 miles
    Test number
    536114662521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail150,207 miles (+22,255)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,207 miles
    Test number
    541511385108
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass127,952 miles (+18,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,952 miles
    Test number
    346092865104
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass109,150 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    645517434047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,147 miles (+29,462)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,147 miles
    Test number
    737785034051
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass79,685 miles (+22,163)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    138226432261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,522 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    738192751214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,332 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,332 miles
    Test number
    523941730260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,299 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    212918549287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,285 miles (+8,421)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    960317658256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,864 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,864 miles
    Test number
    383284647247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,690 miles
    Test number
    664778356282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 EKK

Does LA51 EKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 EKK expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 EKK?
The MOT on LA51 EKK expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 EKK done?
LA51 EKK was recorded at 218,599 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 11,728 miles a year.
Has LA51 EKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 EKK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LA51 EKK 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 EKK find?
LA51 EKK passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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