BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LA51 YYYMOT history
LA51 YYY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,728 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 126,728 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 YYY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 YYY was last recorded at 126,728 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 2,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,566 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,162 miles
- Average per year
- 7,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,728 miles
- 2023 – 114,358 miles
- 2022 – 97,951 miles
- 2021 – 84,911 miles
- 2020 – 69,682 miles
- 2019 – 67,380 miles
- 2018 – 64,458 miles
- 2017 – 60,980 miles
- 2016 – 55,743 miles
- 2015 – 49,457 miles
- 2014 – 41,367 miles
- 2013 – 31,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,728 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 19 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,728 miles (+2,162)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 126,728 miles
- Test number
- 361214159116
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail124,566 miles (+10,208)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,566 miles
- Test number
- 663140407001
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass114,358 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 114,358 miles
- Test number
- 965145624640
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,358 miles (+16,407)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,358 miles
- Test number
- 340754080135
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,951 miles (+13,040)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 97,951 miles
- Test number
- 471128818497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,911 miles (+15,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 84,911 miles
- Test number
- 467679731477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,682 miles (+2,302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 69,682 miles
- Test number
- 681122867612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN /STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN / STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,380 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,380 miles
- Test number
- 251377225532
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail67,380 miles (+2,922)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,380 miles
- Test number
- 160152109562
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,458 miles (+3,478)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 64,458 miles
- Test number
- 740522755094
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,980 miles (+5,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 60,980 miles
- Test number
- 235251277619
- AdvisoryOffside Rear HANDBRAKE MAY REQUIRE INSPECTION/ ADJUSTMENT
Pass55,743 miles (+6,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 55,743 miles
- Test number
- 650039146198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,457 miles (+8,090)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,457 miles
- Test number
- 368083915102
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass41,367 miles (+9,867)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 41,367 miles
- Test number
- 677249404188
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass31,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 31,500 miles
- Test number
- 267479003479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,500 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,500 miles
- Test number
- 399919803182
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LA51 YYY
- Does LA51 YYY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 YYY expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 YYY?
- The MOT on LA51 YYY expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 YYY done?
- LA51 YYY was recorded at 126,728 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 7,836 miles a year.
- Has LA51 YYY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 YYY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 YYY 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 YYY find?
- LA51 YYY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear coil spring worn; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.
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