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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LA51 FPOMOT history

LA51 FPO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

LA51 FPO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
142,259 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FPO was last recorded at 142,259 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2015: 74,514 miles, lower than 75,514 miles on 10 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,082 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
7,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,259 miles
  • 2024 – 136,475 miles
  • 2023 – 127,579 miles
  • 2022 – 122,238 miles
  • 2021 – 119,063 miles
  • 2020 – 117,059 miles
  • 2019 – 106,706 miles
  • 2018 – 91,336 miles
  • 2017 – 81,312 miles
  • 2016 – 79,074 miles
  • 2015 – 74,514 miles
  • 2014 – 65,462 miles
  • 2013 – 55,885 miles
  • 2012 – 50,717 miles
  • 2011 – 43,020 miles
  • 2010 – 33,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,259 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,259 miles (+177)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,259 miles
    Test number
    856032806541
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail142,082 miles (+5,607)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,082 miles
    Test number
    565596460255
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass136,475 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,475 miles
    Test number
    515779875309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail136,469 miles (+8,890)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,469 miles
    Test number
    528084138209
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass127,579 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,579 miles
    Test number
    492517564906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,238 miles
    Test number
    206363524548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,238 miles (+3,175)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,238 miles
    Test number
    724201249896
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass119,063 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,063 miles
    Test number
    398122927991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,060 miles (+2,001)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,060 miles
    Test number
    794494631306
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass117,059 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,059 miles
    Test number
    693490697023
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both front discs worn) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail117,057 miles (+10,351)2 dangerous2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,057 miles
    Test number
    425086796209
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (ply exposed on both inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (ply exposed on both inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (corroded by connection to flexible hose) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both front discs worn) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass106,706 miles (+15,370)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    793493378810
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass91,336 miles (+10,024)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,336 miles
    Test number
    395287101592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,312 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    582455076796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,074 miles
    Test number
    783277934341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,074 miles (+4,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,074 miles
    Test number
    841165126112
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass74,514 miles (-1,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    182504431415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,514 miles (+10,052)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,514 miles
    Test number
    104753877187
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass65,462 miles (+9,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,462 miles
    Test number
    465615364020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    295840863069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,885 miles (+5,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    256520663041
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  22. Pass50,717 miles (+7,697)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,717 miles
    Test number
    567353052048
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight damage to the side wall
  23. Pass43,020 miles (+10,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,020 miles
    Test number
    427066051085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,005 miles
    Test number
    861340960041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FPO

Does LA51 FPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FPO expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FPO?
The MOT on LA51 FPO expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FPO done?
LA51 FPO was recorded at 142,259 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 7,012 miles a year.
Has LA51 FPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FPO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 FPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 FPO find?
LA51 FPO passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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