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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LA51 GUWMOT history

LA51 GUW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LA51 GUW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,852 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 GUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 GUW was last recorded at 113,852 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 9,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,246 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,606 miles
Average per year
4,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,852 miles
  • 2025 – 104,246 miles
  • 2024 – 93,451 miles
  • 2023 – 84,788 miles
  • 2022 – 83,271 miles
  • 2021 – 81,128 miles
  • 2020 – 78,248 miles
  • 2019 – 76,146 miles
  • 2018 – 72,892 miles
  • 2017 – 69,484 miles
  • 2016 – 66,108 miles
  • 2015 – 63,359 miles
  • 2014 – 59,955 miles
  • 2013 – 56,846 miles
  • 2012 – 53,713 miles
  • 2011 – 50,705 miles
  • 2010 – 45,522 miles
  • 2009 – 41,271 miles
  • 2008 – 37,494 miles
  • 2007 – 31,854 miles
  • 2006 – 26,701 miles
  • 2005 – 22,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,852 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,852 miles
    Test number
    384504248530
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,852 miles (+9,606)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,852 miles
    Test number
    782981564198
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,246 miles (+10,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    288917385744
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,451 miles (+8,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,451 miles
    Test number
    392229843101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,788 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,788 miles
    Test number
    331881045883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,271 miles (+2,143)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,271 miles
    Test number
    665190159363
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,128 miles (+2,880)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    660034502224
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass78,248 miles (+2,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    663651015278
    • AdvisoryFront stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass76,146 miles (+3,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    489962652023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,892 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    925238127643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail72,889 miles (+3,405)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,889 miles
    Test number
    448005365739
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass69,484 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    177986059925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,108 miles (+2,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    219900224696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  14. Pass63,359 miles (+3,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    298676195405
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,955 miles (+3,109)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,955 miles
    Test number
    857330994170
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass56,846 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,846 miles
    Test number
    219999373123
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail56,846 miles (+3,133)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,846 miles
    Test number
    696199373100
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass53,713 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    219915102268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,705 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    258002391464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,522 miles (+4,251)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    460060390112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate.

  21. Pass41,271 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,271 miles
    Test number
    892209789123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,494 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,494 miles
    Test number
    924257808281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,854 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,854 miles
    Test number
    894259977161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,701 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,701 miles
    Test number
    472017586161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    22,671 miles
    Test number
    303287305416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,671 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,671 miles
    Test number
    374506305252
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LA51 GUW

Does LA51 GUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 GUW is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 GUW?
The MOT on LA51 GUW is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 GUW done?
LA51 GUW was recorded at 113,852 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,316 miles a year.
Has LA51 GUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 GUW has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 GUW 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 GUW find?
LA51 GUW passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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