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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,895 cc

LA51 XGNMOT history

LA51 XGN is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LA51 XGN blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,642 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XGN was last recorded at 88,642 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,380 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,642 miles
  • 2025 – 88,380 miles
  • 2024 – 87,704 miles
  • 2023 – 87,093 miles
  • 2022 – 86,108 miles
  • 2021 – 83,300 miles
  • 2020 – 81,573 miles
  • 2019 – 79,312 miles
  • 2018 – 76,367 miles
  • 2017 – 74,307 miles
  • 2016 – 71,654 miles
  • 2015 – 70,516 miles
  • 2014 – 66,864 miles
  • 2013 – 63,776 miles
  • 2011 – 62,449 miles
  • 2010 – 60,307 miles
  • 2009 – 57,977 miles
  • 2008 – 55,475 miles
  • 2007 – 45,596 miles
  • 2006 – 40,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,642 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,642 miles (+262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    480914613790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,380 miles (+676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    980443728939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,704 miles (+611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,704 miles
    Test number
    913131959515
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,093 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    910716208615
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,093 miles (+985)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    590509081568
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,108 miles (+2,808)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    860003799815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor under sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor under sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to sills

  7. Pass83,300 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,300 miles
    Test number
    610936256086
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,292 miles (+1,719)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,292 miles
    Test number
    388773163202
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,573 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    361605142675
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail81,573 miles (+2,261)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    177108495415
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,312 miles (+2,945)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,312 miles
    Test number
    755044870129
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass76,367 miles (+2,060)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,367 miles
    Test number
    580606402331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass74,307 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,307 miles
    Test number
    157442191343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail74,306 miles (+2,652)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    555893705423
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass71,654 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,654 miles
    Test number
    963905150286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,516 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    955144105215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,864 miles (+3,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,864 miles
    Test number
    505044264015
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail63,776 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    178407863040
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass63,776 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    665397763071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,449 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    965207851258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,307 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,307 miles
    Test number
    361136540465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,977 miles (+2,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,977 miles
    Test number
    372206839477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass55,475 miles (+9,879)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    263900718257
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteSlight cut in o/s/r tyre and getting low on inner edge

  24. Pass45,596 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,596 miles
    Test number
    132844477006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,629 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,629 miles
    Test number
    402045506024
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteExhaust clamp broken at rear of gearbox

Questions about LA51 XGN

Does LA51 XGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 XGN is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XGN?
The MOT on LA51 XGN is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 XGN done?
LA51 XGN was recorded at 88,642 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has LA51 XGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XGN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 XGN 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 XGN find?
LA51 XGN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.; nearside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.; offside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill., and 2 more.

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