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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LA51 GVDMOT history

LA51 GVD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

LA51 GVD silver 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 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
139,060 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 GVD
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
14 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 GVD was last recorded at 139,060 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 6,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,259 miles · 26 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,801 miles
Average per year
6,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,060 miles
  • 2021 – 132,259 miles
  • 2020 – 125,028 miles
  • 2019 – 116,990 miles
  • 2018 – 108,819 miles
  • 2017 – 99,207 miles
  • 2016 – 84,658 miles
  • 2015 – 74,817 miles
  • 2014 – 65,029 miles
  • 2013 – 57,999 miles
  • 2011 – 53,482 miles
  • 2010 – 49,284 miles
  • 2009 – 42,732 miles
  • 2008 – 36,019 miles
  • 2007 – 33,492 miles
  • 2006 – 30,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,060 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    444523675903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail139,060 miles (+6,801)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    442038279007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,259 miles (+7,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,259 miles
    Test number
    926871475357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,028 miles (+8,038)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,028 miles
    Test number
    206155608603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,990 miles (+8,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,990 miles
    Test number
    697061752843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,819 miles (+9,612)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,819 miles
    Test number
    805106603294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,207 miles
    Test number
    584761050466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,207 miles (+14,549)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,207 miles
    Test number
    150873463351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass84,658 miles (+9,841)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,658 miles
    Test number
    485348570972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,817 miles (+9,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,817 miles
    Test number
    453104664283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass65,029 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,029 miles
    Test number
    355962944281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,817 miles (+4,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    177032694478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass57,999 miles (+4,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,999 miles
    Test number
    226834893014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,482 miles (+4,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,482 miles
    Test number
    176213961213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,284 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,284 miles
    Test number
    554401570258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,732 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,732 miles
    Test number
    250608869235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,019 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,019 miles
    Test number
    973470048242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,492 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    401868077274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,698 miles
    Test number
    680623196269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 GVD

Does LA51 GVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 GVD expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 GVD?
The MOT on LA51 GVD expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 GVD done?
LA51 GVD was recorded at 139,060 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 6,756 miles a year.
Has LA51 GVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 GVD has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 GVD 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 GVD find?
LA51 GVD passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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