BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LA51 GVGMOT history
LA51 GVG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 205,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2024
- Mileage
- 205,144 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 GVG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 GVG was last recorded at 205,144 miles on 13 May 2023, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 204,938 miles · 25 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 206 miles
- Average per year
- 8,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 205,144 miles
- 2022 – 204,938 miles
- 2021 – 194,198 miles
- 2020 – 180,615 miles
- 2019 – 164,019 miles
- 2018 – 144,454 miles
- 2017 – 126,551 miles
- 2016 – 107,301 miles
- 2015 – 90,350 miles
- 2014 – 89,727 miles
- 2013 – 89,260 miles
- 2012 – 88,507 miles
- 2011 – 87,309 miles
- 2010 – 86,097 miles
- 2009 – 84,139 miles
- 2008 – 82,714 miles
- 2007 – 77,145 miles
- 2006 – 65,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,144 miles
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,144 miles (+206)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 205,144 miles
- Test number
- 432178537741
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass204,938 miles (+10,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 204,938 miles
- Test number
- 123898037667
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,198 miles (+13,583)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 194,198 miles
- Test number
- 204975474509
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,615 miles (+16,596)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 180,615 miles
- Test number
- 910793199536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,019 miles (+19,565)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 164,019 miles
- Test number
- 990610897724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,454 miles (+17,903)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 144,454 miles
- Test number
- 779773799315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,551 miles (+19,250)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 126,551 miles
- Test number
- 476559783680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 107,301 miles
- Test number
- 458947668513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,301 miles (+16,951)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,301 miles
- Test number
- 645973703471
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass90,350 miles (+623)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 90,350 miles
- Test number
- 265388645009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,727 miles (+467)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 89,727 miles
- Test number
- 127866644477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,260 miles (+753)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 89,260 miles
- Test number
- 935546733085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,507 miles (+1,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 88,507 miles
- Test number
- 245485252025
- 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)
Pass87,309 miles (+1,212)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 87,309 miles
- Test number
- 185232251412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,097 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 86,097 miles
- Test number
- 291075450069
- 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)
Pass84,139 miles (+1,425)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 84,139 miles
- Test number
- 671171239050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,714 miles (+5,569)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 82,714 miles
- Test number
- 771236838074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,145 miles (+12,142)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 77,145 miles
- Test number
- 384287437053
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass65,003 miles (+2,158)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 65,003 miles
- Test number
- 771129436158
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail62,845 miles2 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,845 miles
- Test number
- 282025596096
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWindscreen damage to nearside outside swept area
Questions about LA51 GVG
- Does LA51 GVG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 GVG expired on 12 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 GVG?
- The MOT on LA51 GVG expired on 12 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 GVG done?
- LA51 GVG was recorded at 205,144 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2023, an average of 8,320 miles a year.
- Has LA51 GVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 GVG has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2016.
- Has the mileage on LA51 GVG 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 GVG find?
- LA51 GVG passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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