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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LA51 NZAMOT history

LA51 NZA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

LA51 NZA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
169,870 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NZA was last recorded at 169,870 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 11,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,828 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
11,042 miles
Average per year
8,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,870 miles
  • 2022 – 158,828 miles
  • 2021 – 151,283 miles
  • 2020 – 148,490 miles
  • 2019 – 137,511 miles
  • 2018 – 120,488 miles
  • 2017 – 102,199 miles
  • 2016 – 91,144 miles
  • 2015 – 86,707 miles
  • 2013 – 76,171 miles
  • 2012 – 71,617 miles
  • 2011 – 62,994 miles
  • 2010 – 52,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,870 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,870 miles (+11,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    169,870 miles
    Test number
    824093060244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass158,828 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,828 miles
    Test number
    675491812575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,283 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,283 miles
    Test number
    410324393531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,490 miles (+10,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,490 miles
    Test number
    636545933875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass137,511 miles (+17,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,511 miles
    Test number
    722946739436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak

  6. Pass120,488 miles (+18,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,488 miles
    Test number
    759102329510
    • 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)

  7. Pass102,199 miles (+11,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,199 miles
    Test number
    630370920815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass91,144 miles (+4,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,144 miles
    Test number
    438624108491
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp snapped

  9. Pass86,707 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    848023915077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail86,707 miles (+10,536)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    137563915440
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass76,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,171 miles
    Test number
    276662653223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,171 miles (+4,554)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,171 miles
    Test number
    808842653253
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass71,617 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    898927112397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,994 miles (+10,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    576550221362
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass52,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    333644940323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 NZA

Does LA51 NZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 NZA expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NZA?
The MOT on LA51 NZA expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 NZA done?
LA51 NZA was recorded at 169,870 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 8,897 miles a year.
Has LA51 NZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NZA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on LA51 NZA 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 NZA find?
LA51 NZA passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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