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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LA51 RDXMOT history

LA51 RDX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

LA51 RDX green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
106,980 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 RDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 RDX was last recorded at 106,980 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,941 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
5,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,980 miles
  • 2021 – 95,365 miles
  • 2020 – 89,700 miles
  • 2018 – 77,552 miles
  • 2017 – 71,505 miles
  • 2016 – 61,038 miles
  • 2015 – 51,066 miles
  • 2014 – 44,825 miles
  • 2013 – 39,113 miles
  • 2012 – 35,952 miles
  • 2011 – 31,322 miles
  • 2010 – 22,132 miles
  • 2009 – 20,567 miles
  • 2008 – 18,872 miles
  • 2007 – 16,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,980 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front number plate delaminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,980 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    197131746287
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail106,941 miles (+11,576)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,941 miles
    Test number
    326542277778
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,365 miles (+5,665)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,365 miles
    Test number
    887558414651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses poor condition
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered in trims

  4. Pass89,700 miles (+12,148)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,700 miles
    Test number
    344665894223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  5. Pass77,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,552 miles
    Test number
    466192134730
    • AdvisoryFront number plate delaminated

  6. Fail77,552 miles (+6,047)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,552 miles
    Test number
    558608162407
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate delaminated

  7. Pass71,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,505 miles
    Test number
    166782621119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,505 miles (+10,467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,505 miles
    Test number
    900186393665
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass61,038 miles (+9,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,038 miles
    Test number
    740341869060
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on wear bars

  10. Pass51,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    886607045138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,066 miles (+6,241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    616906745174
    • 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)

  12. Pass44,825 miles (+5,712)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,825 miles
    Test number
    577262544147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass39,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,113 miles
    Test number
    638459243165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,113 miles (+3,161)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,113 miles
    Test number
    816638443117
    • FailureBrake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass35,952 miles (+4,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,952 miles
    Test number
    197120452122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass31,322 miles (+9,190)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,322 miles
    Test number
    968388451116
    • NoteADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING AND KNOCKING

  17. Pass22,132 miles (+1,565)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,132 miles
    Test number
    673319700037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  18. Pass20,567 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,567 miles
    Test number
    871293219053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,872 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,872 miles
    Test number
    582740918051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,826 miles
    Test number
    300515407025
    • NoteNearside front tyre has scuffed outer side wall

Questions about LA51 RDX

Does LA51 RDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 RDX expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 RDX?
The MOT on LA51 RDX expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 RDX done?
LA51 RDX was recorded at 106,980 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 5,934 miles a year.
Has LA51 RDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 RDX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 RDX 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 RDX find?
LA51 RDX passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, and 3 more.

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