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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

LA51 RCYMOT history

LA51 RCY is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LA51 RCY blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,004 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 RCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 RCY was last recorded at 81,004 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,660 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,344 miles
Average per year
2,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,004 miles
  • 2025 – 78,660 miles
  • 2024 – 75,590 miles
  • 2023 – 71,184 miles
  • 2022 – 66,791 miles
  • 2021 – 56,359 miles
  • 2020 – 53,135 miles
  • 2019 – 52,817 miles
  • 2018 – 52,660 miles
  • 2016 – 51,517 miles
  • 2014 – 51,100 miles
  • 2013 – 50,641 miles
  • 2011 – 50,628 miles
  • 2010 – 50,611 miles
  • 2009 – 49,994 miles
  • 2008 – 47,033 miles
  • 2006 – 35,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,004 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, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,004 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,004 miles
    Test number
    386231910270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,660 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    667860236596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,590 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,590 miles
    Test number
    447995091415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,184 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,184 miles
    Test number
    406349990479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,791 miles (+10,432)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,791 miles
    Test number
    773813559286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,359 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    973551194495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,135 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,135 miles
    Test number
    596993502510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,817 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,817 miles
    Test number
    174669827978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,660 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,660 miles
    Test number
    577485175638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    964975976451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,516 miles (+416)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,516 miles
    Test number
    896267774802
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure egg shaped (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracked in sidewalls and starting to go out of shape

  12. Pass51,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    647174324347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Fail51,100 miles (+459)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    446833924379
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Pass50,641 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    306606473117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,628 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,628 miles
    Test number
    739300201388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass50,611 miles (+617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    962155180069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    161673599472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,994 miles (+2,961)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    133152199093
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,033 miles (+11,782)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,033 miles
    Test number
    662959078037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,251 miles
    Test number
    241694026141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 RCY

Does LA51 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 RCY is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 RCY?
The MOT on LA51 RCY is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 RCY done?
LA51 RCY was recorded at 81,004 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,317 miles a year.
Has LA51 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 RCY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on LA51 RCY 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 RCY find?
LA51 RCY passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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