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BMW 728

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

LE51 FEMMOT history

LE51 FEM is a black petrol BMW 728 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
112,146 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 FEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 FEM was last recorded at 112,146 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 1,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,536 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,610 miles
Average per year
2,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,146 miles
  • 2023 – 110,536 miles
  • 2022 – 108,638 miles
  • 2021 – 105,527 miles
  • 2020 – 103,530 miles
  • 2019 – 102,087 miles
  • 2018 – 101,724 miles
  • 2017 – 101,068 miles
  • 2016 – 100,055 miles
  • 2015 – 99,091 miles
  • 2014 – 98,139 miles
  • 2013 – 93,723 miles
  • 2012 – 91,839 miles
  • 2011 – 86,222 miles
  • 2010 – 80,977 miles
  • 2009 – 75,420 miles
  • 2008 – 69,817 miles
  • 2007 – 64,811 miles
  • 2006 – 59,862 miles
  • 2005 – 54,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,146 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear light lens damaged and has water in light unit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear rear diff wet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,146 miles (+1,610)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,146 miles
    Test number
    871718505743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass110,536 miles (+1,898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    166283462295
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass108,638 miles (+3,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,638 miles
    Test number
    657344670309
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both n/s and o/s rear light lens damage

  4. Pass105,527 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    116702818312
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged and has water in light unit

  5. Fail105,522 miles (+1,992)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    442156896964
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged and has water in light unit

  6. Pass103,530 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    954811217372
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff wet

  7. Fail103,523 miles (+1,436)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,523 miles
    Test number
    716274074310
    • MajorCentral Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff wet

  8. Pass102,087 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,087 miles
    Test number
    828959701124
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes fitted to vehicle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking and noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,087 miles (+363)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,087 miles
    Test number
    310898884993
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes fitted to vehicle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking and noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,724 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,724 miles
    Test number
    908594936902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,068 miles (+1,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,068 miles
    Test number
    747272525034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass100,055 miles (+964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,055 miles
    Test number
    698846502316
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass99,091 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    185729494401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,139 miles (+4,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    465112474213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass93,723 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,723 miles
    Test number
    739928163251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant on radiator
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust section has a mount missing but still adequetly supported

  16. Fail93,723 miles (+1,884)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,723 miles
    Test number
    659438063293
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant on radiator
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust section has a mount missing but still adequetly supported

  17. Pass91,839 miles (+5,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,839 miles
    Test number
    856646562248
    • NotePas fluid low

  18. Pass86,222 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,222 miles
    Test number
    309536461285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,977 miles (+5,557)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    910116750297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked

  20. Pass75,420 miles (+5,603)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,420 miles
    Test number
    961468569228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

  21. Pass69,817 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    793006668265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,811 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,811 miles
    Test number
    753498767224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,776 miles (+4,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    764397967279
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass59,862 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,862 miles
    Test number
    211659966218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,849 miles (+5,717)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,849 miles
    Test number
    550818666236
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass54,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    172999865257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 FEM

Does LE51 FEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE51 FEM expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE51 FEM?
The MOT on LE51 FEM expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE51 FEM done?
LE51 FEM was recorded at 112,146 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 2,972 miles a year.
Has LE51 FEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 FEM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LE51 FEM 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 FEM find?
LE51 FEM passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded, and 4 more.

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