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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

LE51 CYCMOT history

LE51 CYC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

LE51 CYC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
188,671 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 CYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 CYC was last recorded at 188,671 miles on 31 May 2025, 3,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,228 miles · 2 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,443 miles
Average per year
4,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,671 miles
  • 2024 – 185,228 miles
  • 2023 – 180,380 miles
  • 2022 – 178,634 miles
  • 2021 – 177,523 miles
  • 2020 – 176,884 miles
  • 2019 – 174,630 miles
  • 2018 – 172,173 miles
  • 2017 – 169,629 miles
  • 2016 – 165,571 miles
  • 2015 – 161,650 miles
  • 2014 – 157,859 miles
  • 2012 – 152,372 miles
  • 2011 – 149,504 miles
  • 2010 – 143,768 miles
  • 2009 – 138,579 miles
  • 2008 – 121,900 miles
  • 2007 – 109,958 miles
  • 2006 – 103,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857853791964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,671 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    188,671 miles
    Test number
    602544757738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,228 miles (+4,848)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,228 miles
    Test number
    628473105208
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass180,380 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    180,380 miles
    Test number
    152638465590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,634 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,634 miles
    Test number
    260249671416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,523 miles (+639)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    177,523 miles
    Test number
    842453526285
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass176,884 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    176,884 miles
    Test number
    166029354945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,630 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,630 miles
    Test number
    737090074881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass172,173 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,173 miles
    Test number
    661449118837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,629 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,629 miles
    Test number
    218522872328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,571 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    165,571 miles
    Test number
    278898914671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,650 miles (+3,791)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    161,650 miles
    Test number
    929281465037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass157,859 miles (+5,487)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    157,859 miles
    Test number
    497010964084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass152,372 miles (+2,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    152,372 miles
    Test number
    929605242278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass149,504 miles (+5,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    149,504 miles
    Test number
    327552371494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass143,768 miles (+5,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    143,768 miles
    Test number
    441548460235
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass138,579 miles (+16,679)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    994748249299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,900 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    121,900 miles
    Test number
    520969268263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,793 miles (+11,835)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,793 miles
    Test number
    870016368249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

  20. Pass109,958 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    109,958 miles
    Test number
    924371967240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,956 miles (+6,776)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,956 miles
    Test number
    790620667221
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass103,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,180 miles
    Test number
    974578826259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 CYC

Does LE51 CYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE51 CYC is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE51 CYC?
The MOT on LE51 CYC is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE51 CYC done?
LE51 CYC was recorded at 188,671 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 4,550 miles a year.
Has LE51 CYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 CYC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2008.
Has the mileage on LE51 CYC 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 LE51 CYC find?
LE51 CYC passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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