BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
LC51 RVTMOT history
LC51 RVT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 150,486 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC51 RVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC51 RVT was last recorded at 150,486 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 5,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Sept 2009: 54,525 miles, lower than 62,881 miles on 10 Sept 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 144,584 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,902 miles
- Average per year
- 5,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,486 miles
- 2025 – 144,584 miles
- 2024 – 140,671 miles
- 2021 – 135,290 miles
- 2020 – 130,847 miles
- 2018 – 129,355 miles
- 2017 – 121,340 miles
- 2016 – 113,434 miles
- 2015 – 109,153 miles
- 2014 – 104,085 miles
- 2012 – 98,354 miles
- 2011 – 89,403 miles
- 2010 – 80,139 miles
- 2009 – 54,525 miles
- 2008 – 62,881 miles
- 2007 – 55,421 miles
- 2006 – 47,558 miles
- 2005 – 38,747 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,486 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort only just reaches minimum requirement.
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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Bumper slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,486 miles (+5,902)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 150,486 miles
- Test number
- 175340878911
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort only just reaches minimum requirement.
Pass144,584 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 144,584 miles
- Test number
- 758674286447
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRecommend a wax oil to the underside
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak
Fail144,584 miles (+3,913)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,584 miles
- Test number
- 599812452988
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRecommend a wax oil to the underside
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak
Pass140,671 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 140,671 miles
- Test number
- 937536194331
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail140,668 miles (+5,378)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,668 miles
- Test number
- 863055446308
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass135,290 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 135,290 miles
- Test number
- 894599539432
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,284 miles (+4,437)3 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,284 miles
- Test number
- 227903415647
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.41mm (225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8mm (225/50r17) (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.47mm (225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt not extending (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside / offside inner close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 130,847 miles
- Test number
- 888766989043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,847 miles (+1,492)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,847 miles
- Test number
- 172223849868
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass129,355 miles (+39)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 129,355 miles
- Test number
- 981060410360
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also worn on inner edge (235/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.95mm also wear on inner edge (235/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear near light cluster
Fail129,316 miles (+7,976)2 major2 repaired2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,316 miles
- Test number
- 309012114113
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted towing eye fitted - removed (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen only offside jet working nearside missing but provides enough fluid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also worn on inner edge (235/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.95mm also wear on inner edge (235/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear near light cluster
Pass121,340 miles (+7,906)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 121,340 miles
- Test number
- 785326851094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass113,434 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 113,434 miles
- Test number
- 109155661752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,368 miles (+4,215)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,368 miles
- Test number
- 887625599982
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks apparent
- AdvisoryEngine oil level very low
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre was very low on pressure
- AdvisoryPlay in the nearside front inner tie-rod
- AdvisoryPower steering level low
Pass109,153 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 109,153 miles
- Test number
- 205331995076
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail109,153 miles (+5,068)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,153 miles
- Test number
- 485981695083
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass104,085 miles (+5,731)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 104,085 miles
- Test number
- 316136484024
- NoteBoth the front flexible brake hoses are becoming perished
- NoteBoth the front upper anti-roll bar link upper dust covers in poor condition
- NoteBoth the rear tyres are becoming perished and close to the wear bars
- NoteEngine oil leaks apparent
- NoteOffside front lower wishbone rear bush becoming weak
- NoteSlight lift in the offside end of the steering rack
Pass98,354 miles (+8,951)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 98,354 miles
- Test number
- 197955152299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 89,403 miles
- Test number
- 517986951227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,403 miles (+9,264)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,403 miles
- Test number
- 777445951234
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass80,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 80,139 miles
- Test number
- 684480760245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,139 miles (+25,614)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,139 miles
- Test number
- 293279350237
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,525 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 54,525 miles
- Test number
- 100263459282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail54,525 miles (-8,356)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,525 miles
- Test number
- 612883859220
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,881 miles (+7,460)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 62,881 miles
- Test number
- 900874958217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,421 miles (+7,863)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 55,421 miles
- Test number
- 114666847209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,558 miles (+8,811)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 47,558 miles
- Test number
- 891328146253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 38,747 miles
- Test number
- 224952925215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC51 RVT
- Does LC51 RVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC51 RVT is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC51 RVT?
- The MOT on LC51 RVT is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC51 RVT done?
- LC51 RVT was recorded at 150,486 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
- Has LC51 RVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC51 RVT has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC51 RVT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC51 RVT find?
- LC51 RVT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; offside handbrake effort only just reaches minimum requirement..
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