
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
LA51 FEMMOT history
LA51 FEM is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 43,819 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 43,819 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 FEM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 FEM was last recorded at 43,819 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,602 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 217 miles
- Average per year
- 1,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,819 miles
- 2025 – 43,602 miles
- 2024 – 42,708 miles
- 2023 – 41,860 miles
- 2022 – 40,191 miles
- 2021 – 39,645 miles
- 2020 – 38,849 miles
- 2019 – 38,054 miles
- 2018 – 37,224 miles
- 2017 – 36,748 miles
- 2016 – 36,013 miles
- 2015 – 35,449 miles
- 2014 – 34,443 miles
- 2013 – 33,432 miles
- 2012 – 32,076 miles
- 2011 – 30,521 miles
- 2010 – 29,048 miles
- 2009 – 26,911 miles
- 2008 – 24,606 miles
- 2007 – 22,379 miles
- 2006 – 20,504 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisorySuspension corroded
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,819 miles (+217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 43,819 miles
- Test number
- 295789993063
- AdvisorySuspension corroded
Pass43,602 miles (+894)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 43,602 miles
- Test number
- 866766005358
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside washer weak but cleaning screen
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,708 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 42,708 miles
- Test number
- 457878220562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,632 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 42,632 miles
- Test number
- 141843403941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,616 miles (+756)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,616 miles
- Test number
- 867710634374
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,860 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 41,860 miles
- Test number
- 629134087057
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
Pass40,191 miles (+546)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 40,191 miles
- Test number
- 461719060819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 39,645 miles
- Test number
- 263088840151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,645 miles (+796)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,645 miles
- Test number
- 828387900669
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll four tyre valves are perished
Pass38,849 miles (+795)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 38,849 miles
- Test number
- 889831258815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,054 miles (+830)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 38,054 miles
- Test number
- 367427159507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,224 miles (+476)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 37,224 miles
- Test number
- 119092108340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,748 miles (+735)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 36,748 miles
- Test number
- 354288666213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,013 miles (+564)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 36,013 miles
- Test number
- 490837121050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,449 miles (+1,006)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 35,449 miles
- Test number
- 249268265112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,443 miles (+1,011)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 34,443 miles
- Test number
- 317179264114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,432 miles (+1,356)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 33,432 miles
- Test number
- 269309263446
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre low inner edge
Pass32,076 miles (+1,555)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,076 miles
- Test number
- 167092102204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,521 miles (+1,473)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 30,521 miles
- Test number
- 718023301292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,048 miles (+2,137)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 29,048 miles
- Test number
- 650031920307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,911 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,911 miles
- Test number
- 394659109334
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass26,911 miles (+2,305)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 26,911 miles
- Test number
- 830539009324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,606 miles (+2,227)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 24,606 miles
- Test number
- 451249308493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,379 miles (+1,875)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 22,379 miles
- Test number
- 702514607390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 20,504 miles
- Test number
- 534175006337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,504 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,504 miles
- Test number
- 724985606368
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LA51 FEM
- Does LA51 FEM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FEM is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 FEM?
- The MOT on LA51 FEM is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 FEM done?
- LA51 FEM was recorded at 43,819 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,184 miles a year.
- Has LA51 FEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 FEM has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA51 FEM 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 FEM find?
- LA51 FEM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension corroded.
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