BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
LA51 LVFMOT history
LA51 LVF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,512 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 77,512 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,647 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 LVF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 LVF was last recorded at 77,512 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,996 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 516 miles
- Average per year
- 1,647 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,512 miles
- 2025 – 76,996 miles
- 2024 – 76,470 miles
- 2023 – 75,673 miles
- 2022 – 74,862 miles
- 2020 – 74,066 miles
- 2019 – 72,815 miles
- 2018 – 71,874 miles
- 2017 – 71,146 miles
- 2016 – 69,111 miles
- 2015 – 68,335 miles
- 2014 – 66,619 miles
- 2013 – 64,242 miles
- 2012 – 62,452 miles
- 2011 – 60,978 miles
- 2010 – 59,321 miles
- 2009 – 58,239 miles
- 2008 – 56,330 miles
- 2007 – 55,412 miles
- 2006 – 52,567 miles
- 2005 – 43,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,512 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,512 miles (+516)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 77,512 miles
- Test number
- 653431155889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 76,996 miles
- Test number
- 756931281019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,995 miles (+525)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,995 miles
- Test number
- 434503009484
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass76,470 miles (+797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 76,470 miles
- Test number
- 637755635544
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass75,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 75,673 miles
- Test number
- 485149118997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,673 miles (+811)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,673 miles
- Test number
- 683792705335
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,862 miles (+796)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 74,862 miles
- Test number
- 522969877564
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,066 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 74,066 miles
- Test number
- 921363218221
- 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail74,066 miles (+1,251)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,066 miles
- Test number
- 955858514862
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass72,815 miles (+941)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,815 miles
- Test number
- 774726663125
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,874 miles (+728)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 71,874 miles
- Test number
- 256197250229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front to back above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass71,146 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 71,146 miles
- Test number
- 746257427752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,111 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 69,111 miles
- Test number
- 292346762843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between inner sill and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs outer faces slightly corroded
- AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Fail69,111 miles (+776)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,111 miles
- Test number
- 162903329388
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between inner sill and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs outer faces slightly corroded
- AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Pass68,335 miles (+1,716)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,335 miles
- Test number
- 229373675400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass66,619 miles (+2,377)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,619 miles
- Test number
- 986104574198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,242 miles (+1,790)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 64,242 miles
- Test number
- 815672573121
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass62,452 miles (+1,474)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 62,452 miles
- Test number
- 889040362167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
Pass60,978 miles (+1,657)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 60,978 miles
- Test number
- 246775671483
- NoteRear brake discs slightly scored.
Pass59,321 miles (+1,082)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,321 miles
- Test number
- 550496970199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,239 miles (+1,909)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 58,239 miles
- Test number
- 420267279117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,330 miles (+918)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 56,330 miles
- Test number
- 564302078135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside wiper blade soon due for renewal.
Pass55,412 miles (+2,845)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 55,412 miles
- Test number
- 820313577196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,567 miles (+9,330)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 52,567 miles
- Test number
- 723311786196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,237 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 43,237 miles
- Test number
- 292213675108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,232 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,232 miles
- Test number
- 101492475151
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA51 LVF
- Does LA51 LVF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LVF is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 LVF?
- The MOT on LA51 LVF is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 LVF done?
- LA51 LVF was recorded at 77,512 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,647 miles a year.
- Has LA51 LVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 LVF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 LVF 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 LVF find?
- LA51 LVF passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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