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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LA51 KNDMOT history

LA51 KND is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LA51 KND 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 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,695 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KND
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
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KND was last recorded at 53,695 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,683 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,695 miles
  • 2025 – 53,258 miles
  • 2024 – 52,913 miles
  • 2023 – 52,912 miles
  • 2022 – 51,336 miles
  • 2021 – 48,284 miles
  • 2020 – 46,647 miles
  • 2019 – 45,304 miles
  • 2017 – 41,634 miles
  • 2016 – 34,442 miles
  • 2015 – 27,709 miles
  • 2014 – 20,484 miles
  • 2013 – 17,260 miles
  • 2012 – 15,931 miles
  • 2011 – 15,213 miles
  • 2010 – 14,451 miles
  • 2009 – 13,320 miles
  • 2008 – 12,207 miles
  • 2007 – 11,413 miles
  • 2006 – 10,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,695 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,695 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    880787716536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail53,683 miles (+425)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,683 miles
    Test number
    117748219394
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass53,258 miles (+345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    956401114124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass52,913 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    477484922706
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Fail52,912 miles (+959)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    648954518295
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened BACK PIN AND BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened BACK PIN AND BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass51,953 miles (+617)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    703308800810
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle stiff (outside)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass51,336 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    139546680095
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle stiff to operate (Outside)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail51,306 miles (+3,022)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,306 miles
    Test number
    760302754484
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle stiff to operate (Outside)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass48,284 miles (+1,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    126126796761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass46,647 miles (+1,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,647 miles
    Test number
    499780285224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass45,304 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,304 miles
    Test number
    891707197610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,634 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    606065532357
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished!
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail41,634 miles (+7,192)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    433520257771
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect The bulb was fitted upside down! (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished!
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass34,442 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,442 miles
    Test number
    477296552821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,709 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    769885999460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,484 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,484 miles
    Test number
    977036554301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,260 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    17,260 miles
    Test number
    997875763371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,571 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    16,571 miles
    Test number
    877492603051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,931 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,931 miles
    Test number
    339144702029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,213 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,213 miles
    Test number
    147585601045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,451 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,451 miles
    Test number
    601808110007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,320 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,320 miles
    Test number
    641559609092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,207 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,207 miles
    Test number
    123999208434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail12,193 miles (+780)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,193 miles
    Test number
    900887108089
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  25. Pass11,413 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,413 miles
    Test number
    294269907022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,350 miles
    Test number
    300220216091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KND

Does LA51 KND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KND is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KND?
The MOT on LA51 KND is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 KND done?
LA51 KND was recorded at 53,695 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 2,166 miles a year.
Has LA51 KND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KND has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 KND 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 KND find?
LA51 KND passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm, and 3 more.

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