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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LA51 LVOMOT history

LA51 LVO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LA51 LVO black 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 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,216 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LVO was last recorded at 111,216 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,380 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,836 miles
Average per year
4,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,216 miles
  • 2025 – 109,380 miles
  • 2023 – 107,310 miles
  • 2022 – 105,286 miles
  • 2021 – 104,055 miles
  • 2020 – 102,815 miles
  • 2019 – 100,126 miles
  • 2018 – 97,790 miles
  • 2017 – 96,408 miles
  • 2016 – 94,500 miles
  • 2015 – 92,831 miles
  • 2014 – 90,544 miles
  • 2013 – 88,519 miles
  • 2012 – 81,683 miles
  • 2011 – 73,911 miles
  • 2010 – 64,771 miles
  • 2009 – 55,091 miles
  • 2008 – 44,365 miles
  • 2007 – 27,571 miles
  • 2006 – 20,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,216 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brace bar damaged

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, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,216 miles (+1,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,216 miles
    Test number
    703528284405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brace bar damaged

  2. Pass109,380 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,380 miles
    Test number
    233962770605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail109,327 miles (+2,017)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,327 miles
    Test number
    572686915908
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass107,310 miles (+2,024)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    441963891883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass105,286 miles (+1,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,286 miles
    Test number
    443441032494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,055 miles
    Test number
    648108995653
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail104,055 miles (+1,240)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,055 miles
    Test number
    657961664431
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,815 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,815 miles
    Test number
    688510534499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail102,815 miles (+2,689)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,815 miles
    Test number
    908509470587
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass100,126 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,126 miles
    Test number
    770661230273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail100,084 miles (+2,294)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,084 miles
    Test number
    230696348582
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,790 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    565059167558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,408 miles
    Test number
    254740831761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,408 miles (+1,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,408 miles
    Test number
    739563371291
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass94,500 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,500 miles
    Test number
    527882372985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,831 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,831 miles
    Test number
    790765352071
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail92,803 miles (+2,259)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    641164416319
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken at lower pig tail (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass90,544 miles (+2,025)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,544 miles
    Test number
    668724504336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Pass88,519 miles (+39)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    605747793253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail88,480 miles (+6,797)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    907545093219
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass81,683 miles (+7,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,683 miles
    Test number
    579730392294
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass73,911 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,911 miles
    Test number
    389031991461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,771 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    461822690288
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass64,771 miles (+9,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    684332390288
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass55,091 miles (+10,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,091 miles
    Test number
    574660909390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass44,365 miles (+16,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,365 miles
    Test number
    220572608341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass27,571 miles (+6,779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,571 miles
    Test number
    273351727159
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass20,792 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,792 miles
    Test number
    703209236017
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LA51 LVO

Does LA51 LVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LVO is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LVO?
The MOT on LA51 LVO is valid until 22 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 LVO done?
LA51 LVO was recorded at 111,216 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,531 miles a year.
Has LA51 LVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LVO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 LVO 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 LVO find?
LA51 LVO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brace bar damaged.

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