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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LA51 LVGMOT history

LA51 LVG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

LA51 LVG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
52,592 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LVG was last recorded at 52,592 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 2,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,588 miles · 6 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
2,004 miles
Average per year
2,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,592 miles
  • 2019 – 50,588 miles
  • 2018 – 49,480 miles
  • 2017 – 47,658 miles
  • 2016 – 46,525 miles
  • 2015 – 44,823 miles
  • 2014 – 42,600 miles
  • 2012 – 39,856 miles
  • 2011 – 37,320 miles
  • 2010 – 32,210 miles
  • 2009 – 27,702 miles
  • 2008 – 22,624 miles
  • 2007 – 20,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,592 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,592 miles (+2,004)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    508094835309
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass50,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    737356347535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail50,588 miles (+1,108)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    624085549771
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,480 miles (+1,822)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,480 miles
    Test number
    158600455020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing to inner edges

  5. Pass47,658 miles (+1,133)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    131908888424
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  6. Pass46,525 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,525 miles
    Test number
    230056977928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,823 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,823 miles
    Test number
    549066745129
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass44,823 miles (+2,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,823 miles
    Test number
    706306445117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass42,600 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    288983844435
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail42,594 miles (+2,738)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,594 miles
    Test number
    437000844187
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass39,856 miles (+2,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,856 miles
    Test number
    328840852352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass37,320 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,320 miles
    Test number
    378281201321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail37,320 miles (+5,110)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,320 miles
    Test number
    619411701378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass32,210 miles (+4,508)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,210 miles
    Test number
    492751920247
    • NoteBrake warning light on at dash
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s front & n/s rear tyres damaged on side walls marked

  15. Fail27,702 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,702 miles
    Test number
    393243209252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,702 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,702 miles
    Test number
    902283709253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,624 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,624 miles
    Test number
    191541138117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,169 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,169 miles
    Test number
    944797227083
    • NoteNear side front tyre on limit
    • NoteNear side wish bone arm back bush slightly worn †

Questions about LA51 LVG

Does LA51 LVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 LVG expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LVG?
The MOT on LA51 LVG expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 LVG done?
LA51 LVG was recorded at 52,592 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 2,068 miles a year.
Has LA51 LVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LVG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LA51 LVG 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 LVG find?
LA51 LVG passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit.

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