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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LA51 USDMOT history

LA51 USD is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

LA51 USD 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 8 Mar 2022
Mileage
113,894 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 USD
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
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 USD was last recorded at 113,894 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 1,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,940 miles · 9 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,954 miles
Average per year
5,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,894 miles
  • 2021 – 111,940 miles
  • 2019 – 110,209 miles
  • 2018 – 105,808 miles
  • 2017 – 103,076 miles
  • 2016 – 99,556 miles
  • 2015 – 94,249 miles
  • 2014 – 86,389 miles
  • 2013 – 76,451 miles
  • 2012 – 70,644 miles
  • 2011 – 65,838 miles
  • 2010 – 58,337 miles
  • 2009 – 49,373 miles
  • 2008 – 40,624 miles
  • 2007 – 28,381 miles
  • 2005 – 24,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,894 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid resovoir (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Near side parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Off side head lamp bulb holder melted !!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake discs are in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Surface corrosion to underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,894 miles (+1,954)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,894 miles
    Test number
    985375349063
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid resovoir (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass111,940 miles (+47)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,940 miles
    Test number
    599457500385
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOff side head lamp bulb holder melted !!!
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are in poor condition
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes and gaitors are perishing
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
    • AdvisoryWear in front bottom ball joints
    • AdvisoryWear in steering rack inner joints

  3. Fail111,893 miles (+1,684)2 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    988253384084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested no oil in engine ! oil level warning light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOff side head lamp bulb holder melted !!!
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are in poor condition
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes and gaitors are perishing
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
    • AdvisoryWear in front bottom ball joints
    • AdvisoryWear in steering rack inner joints

  4. Pass110,209 miles (+4,401)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,209 miles
    Test number
    989261875076
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack joints are worn
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are low and the discs are in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear brakes are binding
    • AdvisoryStrong advise : rear brake lines are corroding!!
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

  5. Pass105,808 miles (+2,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,808 miles
    Test number
    614528968564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,076 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,076 miles
    Test number
    157368612803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,556 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,556 miles
    Test number
    399805867278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail99,532 miles (+5,283)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,532 miles
    Test number
    932675865474
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass94,249 miles (+587)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,249 miles
    Test number
    217930265498
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail93,662 miles (+7,273)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    959636145105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass86,389 miles (+9,938)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,389 miles
    Test number
    289302274465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,451 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    398586773143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,644 miles (+45)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,644 miles
    Test number
    105912852155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn on edges
    • NoteSome corrosion to brake pipes

  14. Fail70,599 miles (+4,761)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    476360152118
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn on edges
    • NoteSome corrosion to brake pipes

  15. Pass65,838 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,838 miles
    Test number
    215927141448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,620 miles (+7,283)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    907054341197
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass58,337 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,337 miles
    Test number
    280069660416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    910101869191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail49,373 miles (+8,749)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    983211169138
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass40,624 miles (+12,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    622386358186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass28,381 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    391217657146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,359 miles (+3,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,359 miles
    Test number
    444469117080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass24,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,937 miles
    Test number
    674816105376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 USD

Does LA51 USD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 USD expired on 8 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 USD?
The MOT on LA51 USD expired on 8 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 USD done?
LA51 USD was recorded at 113,894 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 5,437 miles a year.
Has LA51 USD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 USD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 USD 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 USD find?
LA51 USD failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 6 more.

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