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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LA51 LVPMOT history

LA51 LVP is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 88,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LA51 LVP gold 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,975 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LVP was last recorded at 88,975 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2015.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2008: 5,400 miles, lower than 60,074 miles on 18 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,967 miles · 4 Feb 2015
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,975 miles
  • 2015 – 88,967 miles
  • 2012 – 88,924 miles
  • 2011 – 88,902 miles
  • 2010 – 88,843 miles
  • 2009 – 79,061 miles
  • 2008 – 5,400 miles
  • 2007 – 60,074 miles
  • 2006 – 50,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,975 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,975 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,975 miles
    Test number
    844454217395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,967 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,967 miles
    Test number
    379605235048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,924 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,924 miles
    Test number
    976999352146
    • 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)
  4. Pass88,902 miles (+59)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,902 miles
    Test number
    379769751125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll disc are rusted
    • NoteO/s/f brake slight bind
  5. Pass88,843 miles (+9,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,843 miles
    Test number
    690807160052
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. Pass79,061 miles (+73,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,061 miles
    Test number
    181786519493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,400 miles (-54,674)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    5,400 miles
    Test number
    613911918009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,074 miles (+9,147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,074 miles
    Test number
    242798117038
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass50,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    321057416036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 LVP

Does LA51 LVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LVP is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LVP?
The MOT on LA51 LVP is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 LVP done?
LA51 LVP was recorded at 88,975 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,862 miles a year.
Has LA51 LVP ever failed its MOT?
No. LA51 LVP has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LA51 LVP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 LVP find?
LA51 LVP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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