BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
LA51 KNJMOT history
LA51 KNJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 200,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 200,179 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 KNJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 KNJ was last recorded at 200,179 miles on 22 Jan 2022, 8,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jul 2010: 150,101 miles, lower than 152,291 miles on 26 Feb 2009.
- 24 Aug 2016: 178,512 miles, lower than 178,802 miles on 26 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 191,281 miles · 18 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,898 miles
- Average per year
- 5,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 200,179 miles
- 2021 – 191,281 miles
- 2019 – 187,799 miles
- 2018 – 185,556 miles
- 2017 – 182,006 miles
- 2016 – 178,512 miles
- 2015 – 178,802 miles
- 2014 – 170,112 miles
- 2013 – 162,765 miles
- 2012 – 159,161 miles
- 2011 – 154,925 miles
- 2010 – 150,101 miles
- 2009 – 152,291 miles
- 2008 – 137,274 miles
- 2007 – 127,469 miles
- 2006 – 113,541 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,179 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside front body corrosion
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,179 miles (+8,898)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 200,179 miles
- Test number
- 381773353947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside front body corrosion
Pass191,281 miles (+3,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 191,281 miles
- Test number
- 952538257617
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass187,799 miles (+2,243)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 187,799 miles
- Test number
- 105163876308
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass185,556 miles (+3,550)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 185,556 miles
- Test number
- 611127307684
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass182,006 miles (+3,494)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 182,006 miles
- Test number
- 823299871023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass178,512 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 178,512 miles
- Test number
- 896415526682
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail178,512 miles (-290)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,512 miles
- Test number
- 144604301306
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass178,802 miles (+8,690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 178,802 miles
- Test number
- 296296673185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat ftted
Pass170,112 miles (+7,347)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 170,112 miles
- Test number
- 368004234435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass162,765 miles (+3,604)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 162,765 miles
- Test number
- 645950643237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,161 miles (+4,236)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 159,161 miles
- Test number
- 606726112234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,925 miles (+4,824)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 154,925 miles
- Test number
- 318827001400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,101 miles (-2,190)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 150,101 miles
- Test number
- 271121810261
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass152,291 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 152,291 miles
- Test number
- 640967659037
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSurface rust on both rear discs
Fail152,291 miles (+15,017)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,291 miles
- Test number
- 412807559076
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSurface rust on both rear discs
Pass137,274 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 137,274 miles
- Test number
- 290978538050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,274 miles (+9,805)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,274 miles
- Test number
- 602888438081
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass127,469 miles (+13,928)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 127,469 miles
- Test number
- 383520737020
- NoteBoth front and rear number plates slighty deteriorated
- NoteOffside front tyre has cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
Pass113,541 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 113,541 miles
- Test number
- 801551446020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LA51 KNJ
- Does LA51 KNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 KNJ expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 KNJ?
- The MOT on LA51 KNJ expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 KNJ done?
- LA51 KNJ was recorded at 200,179 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2022, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
- Has LA51 KNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 KNJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2016.
- Has the mileage on LA51 KNJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 KNJ find?
- LA51 KNJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2022 with 14 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 11 more.
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