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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LA51 USUMOT history

LA51 USU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

LA51 USU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
139,396 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 USU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 USU was last recorded at 139,396 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 2,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,700 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,696 miles
Average per year
7,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 139,396 miles
  • 2020 – 136,700 miles
  • 2019 – 131,689 miles
  • 2018 – 126,226 miles
  • 2017 – 121,148 miles
  • 2016 – 113,054 miles
  • 2015 – 103,584 miles
  • 2014 – 98,499 miles
  • 2013 – 93,095 miles
  • 2012 – 85,877 miles
  • 2011 – 69,986 miles
  • 2010 – 55,642 miles
  • 2009 – 41,637 miles
  • 2008 – 38,271 miles
  • 2007 – 32,243 miles
  • 2006 – 27,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,396 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED's (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED's (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated / splitting
  • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,396 miles (+2,696)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,396 miles
    Test number
    512411082170
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED's (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED's (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated / splitting
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Pass136,700 miles4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,700 miles
    Test number
    423196809721
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness to nearside front brake hose
    • AdvisoryDampness to offside front brake hose
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on min
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light on
    • AdvisoryFront washer jets pressure poor
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm/Tyre size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail136,687 miles (+4,998)4 major4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,687 miles
    Test number
    247876296272
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness to nearside front brake hose
    • AdvisoryDampness to offside front brake hose
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on min
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light on
    • AdvisoryFront washer jets pressure poor
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm/Tyre size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass131,689 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,689 miles
    Test number
    337859519367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,686 miles (+5,460)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,686 miles
    Test number
    931156554562
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,226 miles (+5,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,226 miles
    Test number
    685839516922
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,148 miles (+8,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,148 miles
    Test number
    928277405158
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass113,054 miles (+9,470)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    367233786681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,584 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    581563521691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,499 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    135802544369
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail98,499 miles (+5,404)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    817282744331
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass93,095 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    748867453394
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteFront bumper towing eye cover is missing
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  13. Fail93,095 miles (+7,218)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    418663453435
    • FailureFront Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteFront bumper towing eye cover is missing
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  14. Pass85,877 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,877 miles
    Test number
    637245232305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,754 miles (+15,768)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    687311132381
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Pass69,986 miles (+14,344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    415069031317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,642 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    510146950344
    • NoteBrake fluid level between min/max
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f anti rollbar links top ball joints boots split
    • NoteSome wear to rear brake discs
    • NoteWear to front brake discs/pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteWiper blades starting to smear screen

  18. Fail55,642 miles (+8,951)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    910276150368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake fluid level between min/max
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f anti rollbar links top ball joints boots split
    • NoteSome wear to rear brake discs
    • NoteWear to front brake discs/pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteWiper blades starting to smear screen

  19. Pass46,691 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    480931060003
    • NoteCuts in side wall of O/S/R tyre

  20. Fail46,686 miles (+5,049)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    170660960449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCuts in side wall of O/S/R tyre

  21. Pass41,637 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    334120299007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,271 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,271 miles
    Test number
    324056888000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass38,271 miles (+6,028)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,271 miles
    Test number
    381096288018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass32,243 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,243 miles
    Test number
    154891137498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,080 miles
    Test number
    160434836094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 USU

Does LA51 USU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 USU expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 USU?
The MOT on LA51 USU expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 USU done?
LA51 USU was recorded at 139,396 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 7,080 miles a year.
Has LA51 USU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 USU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 USU 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 USU find?
LA51 USU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led's; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led's; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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