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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LA51 KWAMOT history

LA51 KWA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LA51 KWA 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 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,983 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KWA
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 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KWA was last recorded at 89,983 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,430 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
553 miles
Average per year
3,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,983 miles
  • 2024 – 88,695 miles
  • 2023 – 88,164 miles
  • 2022 – 87,776 miles
  • 2021 – 86,314 miles
  • 2020 – 85,753 miles
  • 2019 – 85,329 miles
  • 2018 – 85,056 miles
  • 2017 – 84,661 miles
  • 2016 – 83,278 miles
  • 2015 – 81,922 miles
  • 2014 – 78,848 miles
  • 2013 – 77,088 miles
  • 2012 – 75,688 miles
  • 2011 – 66,994 miles
  • 2009 – 57,758 miles
  • 2008 – 46,555 miles
  • 2007 – 37,294 miles
  • 2006 – 28,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,983 miles (+553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    475801506527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass89,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,430 miles
    Test number
    399406402788
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail89,430 miles (+735)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,430 miles
    Test number
    585311148000
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass88,695 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    857085068683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass88,164 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,164 miles
    Test number
    670760094937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,776 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,776 miles
    Test number
    798198455914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,314 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,314 miles
    Test number
    769088929819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,753 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,753 miles
    Test number
    410034717447
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail85,753 miles (+424)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,753 miles
    Test number
    831701132985
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,329 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,329 miles
    Test number
    351881251730
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass85,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    380819828078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,056 miles (+395)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    286469094884
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass84,661 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    638586404686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass83,278 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    402364660515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,922 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,922 miles
    Test number
    105297555021
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail81,918 miles (+3,070)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    108135355492
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass78,848 miles (+1,760)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,848 miles
    Test number
    456304264097
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass77,088 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    819609823075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,688 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,688 miles
    Test number
    445736222027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,687 miles (+8,693)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,687 miles
    Test number
    969490322017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnderside / sills covered

  21. Pass66,994 miles (+9,236)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,994 miles
    Test number
    997830111003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,758 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    101088159373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,082 miles (+9,527)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,082 miles
    Test number
    220589089289
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass46,555 miles (+9,261)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,555 miles
    Test number
    220859088280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    953930397286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,277 miles (+8,840)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,277 miles
    Test number
    571420397242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass28,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    900974696213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA51 KWA

Does LA51 KWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KWA is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KWA?
The MOT on LA51 KWA is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 KWA done?
LA51 KWA was recorded at 89,983 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
Has LA51 KWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KWA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 KWA 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 KWA find?
LA51 KWA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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