BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LA51 FFBMOT history
LA51 FFB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,966 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 105,966 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 FFB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 FFB was last recorded at 105,966 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 2,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jan 2018: 97,144 miles, lower than 99,107 miles on 25 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,474 miles · 30 Jun 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,492 miles
- Average per year
- 3,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 105,966 miles
- 2020 – 103,474 miles
- 2019 – 100,916 miles
- 2018 – 97,184 miles
- 2017 – 99,107 miles
- 2016 – 91,534 miles
- 2015 – 87,308 miles
- 2014 – 84,056 miles
- 2013 – 80,561 miles
- 2012 – 73,211 miles
- 2011 – 69,956 miles
- 2010 – 65,242 miles
- 2009 – 62,470 miles
- 2008 – 57,702 miles
- 2006 – 52,591 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Road wheel slightly distorted kurbing on rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kurbing on rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive at engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,966 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 105,966 miles
- Test number
- 864094436718
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail105,966 miles (+2,492)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,966 miles
- Test number
- 120335573195
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,474 miles (+45)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 103,474 miles
- Test number
- 869639381032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail103,429 miles (+2,513)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,429 miles
- Test number
- 351809007171
- DangerousDrive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has slight damage
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass100,916 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 100,916 miles
- Test number
- 167885567027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kurbing on rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kurbing on rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,911 miles (+3,727)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,911 miles
- Test number
- 343812151596
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated pad wire hanging out (4.11 (b) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault at dash (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kurbing on rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kurbing on rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,184 miles (+40)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 97,184 miles
- Test number
- 437909380403
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
Fail97,144 miles (-1,963)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,144 miles
- Test number
- 263805916390
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
Pass99,107 miles (+7,573)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 99,107 miles
- Test number
- 689834793049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn in inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,534 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 91,534 miles
- Test number
- 258893882834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,462 miles (+4,154)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,462 miles
- Test number
- 181595520062
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass87,308 miles (+3,252)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 87,308 miles
- Test number
- 117222225486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,056 miles (+3,495)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 84,056 miles
- Test number
- 208694504033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,561 miles (+31)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,561 miles
- Test number
- 337331283012
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAir bag light on
Fail80,530 miles (+7,319)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,530 miles
- Test number
- 257407973008
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass73,211 miles (+3,255)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 73,211 miles
- Test number
- 155429372088
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut on outersidewall but not deep enough to reach inner cords
Pass69,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 69,956 miles
- Test number
- 715591291002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,956 miles (+4,714)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,956 miles
- Test number
- 726759381055
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass65,242 miles (+2,772)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 65,242 miles
- Test number
- 274262100495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,470 miles (+4,768)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 62,470 miles
- Test number
- 121380719181
- NoteO/s/r tyre perishing on outside wall, slight play in o/s/f track rod arm.
Pass57,702 miles (+5,111)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 57,702 miles
- Test number
- 200394518154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,591 miles (+1,731)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 52,591 miles
- Test number
- 350026006392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 50,860 miles
- Test number
- 812816726120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 FFB
- Does LA51 FFB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 FFB expired on 2 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 FFB?
- The MOT on LA51 FFB expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 FFB done?
- LA51 FFB was recorded at 105,966 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 3,556 miles a year.
- Has LA51 FFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 FFB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LA51 FFB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 FFB find?
- LA51 FFB passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward.
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