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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LA51 XGMMOT history

LA51 XGM is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

LA51 XGM black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
110,578 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XGM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XGM was last recorded at 110,578 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,578 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,578 miles
  • 2023 – 110,545 miles
  • 2022 – 110,458 miles
  • 2021 – 107,253 miles
  • 2020 – 92,647 miles
  • 2019 – 81,536 miles
  • 2018 – 79,573 miles
  • 2017 – 76,869 miles
  • 2016 – 74,338 miles
  • 2015 – 74,337 miles
  • 2014 – 68,500 miles
  • 2013 – 65,171 miles
  • 2012 – 61,620 miles
  • 2011 – 56,190 miles
  • 2009 – 51,687 miles
  • 2008 – 39,859 miles
  • 2006 – 33,965 miles
  • 2005 – 30,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,578 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake effort low at nearside rear wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,578 miles
    Test number
    937762606330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,578 miles (+33)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,578 miles
    Test number
    606443320798
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,545 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,545 miles
    Test number
    858972046845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,458 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,458 miles
    Test number
    754271574095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,253 miles (+14,606)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,253 miles
    Test number
    317444184305
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  6. Pass92,647 miles (+11,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,647 miles
    Test number
    204218354528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass81,536 miles (+1,963)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    871600319609
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated INNER BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear half of the vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass79,573 miles (+2,704)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    777181587643
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface reduced by corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass76,869 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,869 miles
    Test number
    595774036343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail76,864 miles (+2,526)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,864 miles
    Test number
    327377929429
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass74,338 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,338 miles
    Test number
    501584112199
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low at nearside rear wheel

  12. Fail74,337 miles (+2,575)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    418378708107
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low at nearside rear wheel

  13. Pass71,762 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    767817305077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,751 miles (+3,251)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    656946005025
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass68,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    636266204003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail68,500 miles (+3,329)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    989466404084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass65,171 miles (+3,551)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    237543803038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt adjustment poor and may soon require attention

  18. Pass61,620 miles (+5,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    425399002011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,190 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    469515301039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,687 miles
    Test number
    131294469308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,687 miles (+6,054)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,687 miles
    Test number
    190894469381
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass45,633 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    711018709015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,859 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    181643308053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,965 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,965 miles
    Test number
    600039146364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    30,285 miles
    Test number
    474679845406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 XGM

Does LA51 XGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 XGM expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XGM?
The MOT on LA51 XGM expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 XGM done?
LA51 XGM was recorded at 110,578 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 4,069 miles a year.
Has LA51 XGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XGM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 XGM 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 XGM find?
LA51 XGM passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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