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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LA51 OGYMOT history

LA51 OGY is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 140,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

LA51 OGY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
140,791 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
5,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 OGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 OGY was last recorded at 140,791 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 3,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,432 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,359 miles
Average per year
5,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,791 miles
  • 2023 – 137,432 miles
  • 2022 – 131,883 miles
  • 2021 – 128,600 miles
  • 2020 – 124,130 miles
  • 2019 – 119,179 miles
  • 2018 – 114,742 miles
  • 2017 – 110,994 miles
  • 2016 – 105,783 miles
  • 2015 – 103,431 miles
  • 2014 – 97,981 miles
  • 2013 – 94,366 miles
  • 2012 – 88,162 miles
  • 2011 – 81,859 miles
  • 2010 – 75,475 miles
  • 2009 – 67,369 miles
  • 2008 – 56,067 miles
  • 2007 – 46,030 miles
  • 2006 – 33,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,791 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,791 miles (+3,359)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,791 miles
    Test number
    520198002245
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass137,432 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,432 miles
    Test number
    438096313847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail137,421 miles (+5,538)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,421 miles
    Test number
    562429749028
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass131,883 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,883 miles
    Test number
    550055168531
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar covered in mud so hard to see all componants
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,882 miles (+3,282)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,882 miles
    Test number
    304668538957
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar covered in mud so hard to see all componants
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass128,600 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,600 miles
    Test number
    235468083540
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Fail128,598 miles (+4,468)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,598 miles
    Test number
    162794637229
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Pass124,130 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,130 miles
    Test number
    494959622084
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail124,130 miles (+4,951)3 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,130 miles
    Test number
    809553932174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture insecure (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture insecure (1.1.11 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass119,179 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,179 miles
    Test number
    785535761795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,176 miles (+4,434)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,176 miles
    Test number
    784201812803
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock bump stops in poor condition

  12. Pass114,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,742 miles
    Test number
    974144635001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail114,742 miles (+3,748)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,742 miles
    Test number
    711762638225
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,994 miles
    Test number
    336072480131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Fail110,994 miles (+5,211)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,994 miles
    Test number
    311778883835
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Pass105,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,783 miles
    Test number
    414101122510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Fail105,783 miles (+2,352)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,783 miles
    Test number
    301679777335
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  18. Pass103,431 miles (+2,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,431 miles
    Test number
    468893425025
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  19. Fail101,431 miles (+3,450)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    775266915088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  20. Pass97,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,981 miles
    Test number
    569576914020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,981 miles (+3,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,981 miles
    Test number
    555396014080
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass94,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    805934733176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,366 miles (+6,204)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    297854133183
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass88,162 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,162 miles
    Test number
    928337732185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail88,162 miles (+6,303)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,162 miles
    Test number
    916627532197
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass81,859 miles (+6,384)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,859 miles
    Test number
    915977331184
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr wheel bearing noisey

  27. Pass75,475 miles (+8,106)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,475 miles
    Test number
    733940540197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s blade split
    • NoteSlight movement in front lower suspension arm joints and mounts

  28. Pass67,369 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,369 miles
    Test number
    963589549082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Fail67,369 miles (+11,302)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,369 miles
    Test number
    513638349028
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass56,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    983302938087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail56,067 miles (+10,037)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    864190338042
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass46,030 miles (+12,628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,030 miles
    Test number
    144007047407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass33,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    262395446003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail33,402 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    314714346029
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

Questions about LA51 OGY

Does LA51 OGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 OGY expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 OGY?
The MOT on LA51 OGY expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 OGY done?
LA51 OGY was recorded at 140,791 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 5,940 miles a year.
Has LA51 OGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 OGY has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 OGY 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 OGY find?
LA51 OGY failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front windscreen washer not working; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 4 more.

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