BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LA51 XGCMOT history
LA51 XGC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 77,646 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 XGC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 XGC was last recorded at 77,646 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Mar 2021: 77,107 miles, lower than 77,152 miles on 6 Mar 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,645 miles · 30 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 77,646 miles
- 2021 – 77,107 miles
- 2020 – 77,152 miles
- 2019 – 76,987 miles
- 2018 – 76,566 miles
- 2017 – 76,016 miles
- 2016 – 74,739 miles
- 2015 – 72,687 miles
- 2014 – 71,512 miles
- 2013 – 70,733 miles
- 2012 – 70,296 miles
- 2011 – 69,709 miles
- 2010 – 66,597 miles
- 2009 – 64,552 miles
- 2008 – 59,488 miles
- 2007 – 55,893 miles
- 2006 – 48,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,646 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryO/s/r shock corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,646 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 77,646 miles
- Test number
- 344782630816
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r shock corroded
- AdvisorySills corroded
Fail77,645 miles (+538)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,645 miles
- Test number
- 842635358114
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r shock corroded
- AdvisorySills corroded
Pass77,107 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 77,107 miles
- Test number
- 552454215937
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront struts corroded
- AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
Fail77,107 miles (-45)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,107 miles
- Test number
- 855198186410
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front struts covered in rust
- AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorbers covered in rust
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe covered in rust but is structurally sound
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms covered in flaking rust
Pass77,152 miles (+49)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 77,152 miles
- Test number
- 938100292952
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension corroded
Fail77,103 miles (+116)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,103 miles
- Test number
- 194796449964
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,987 miles (+421)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 76,987 miles
- Test number
- 633367742722
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,566 miles (+550)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,566 miles
- Test number
- 488030837937
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass76,016 miles (+1,277)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 76,016 miles
- Test number
- 550625388547
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass74,739 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 74,739 miles
- Test number
- 464995556856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,732 miles (+2,045)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,732 miles
- Test number
- 584833232521
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,687 miles (+1,175)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,687 miles
- Test number
- 827048625044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,512 miles (+779)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 71,512 miles
- Test number
- 115258924005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,733 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 70,733 miles
- Test number
- 887941233067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,296 miles (+587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,296 miles
- Test number
- 579577212010
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,709 miles (+3,112)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 69,709 miles
- Test number
- 135347511440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,597 miles (+2,045)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 66,597 miles
- Test number
- 601949110010
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass64,552 miles (+5,064)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 64,552 miles
- Test number
- 870267709091
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,488 miles (+3,595)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 59,488 miles
- Test number
- 314746508053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,893 miles (+6,956)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 55,893 miles
- Test number
- 952554207021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 48,937 miles
- Test number
- 844484506083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 XGC
- Does LA51 XGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 XGC expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 XGC?
- The MOT on LA51 XGC expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 XGC done?
- LA51 XGC was recorded at 77,646 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 1,766 miles a year.
- Has LA51 XGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 XGC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LA51 XGC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 XGC find?
- LA51 XGC passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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