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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LE51 FFTMOT history

LE51 FFT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

LE51 FFT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2022
Mileage
176,470 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 FFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE51 FFT was last recorded at 176,470 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 1,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,952 miles · 4 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,518 miles
Average per year
8,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,470 miles
  • 2021 – 174,952 miles
  • 2020 – 167,845 miles
  • 2019 – 155,216 miles
  • 2018 – 152,243 miles
  • 2017 – 138,805 miles
  • 2016 – 129,084 miles
  • 2015 – 122,525 miles
  • 2014 – 113,275 miles
  • 2013 – 104,359 miles
  • 2012 – 94,862 miles
  • 2011 – 82,625 miles
  • 2010 – 70,841 miles
  • 2009 – 58,788 miles
  • 2008 – 45,906 miles
  • 2007 – 31,358 miles
  • 2006 – 26,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,470 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn seen using shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,470 miles (+1,518)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,470 miles
    Test number
    721550838964
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn seen using shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass174,952 miles (+7,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,952 miles
    Test number
    995942157733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass167,845 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    167,845 miles
    Test number
    739382807755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,469 miles (+12,253)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,469 miles
    Test number
    478069859781
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Pass155,216 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,216 miles
    Test number
    448036525524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,243 miles (+13,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    253305857110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,805 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,805 miles
    Test number
    491145136653
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail138,583 miles (+9,499)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,583 miles
    Test number
    582015691702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has a slight bind

  9. Pass129,084 miles (+6,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    745270647035
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass122,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,525 miles
    Test number
    156870315211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,525 miles (+9,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,525 miles
    Test number
    378660215455
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass113,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,275 miles
    Test number
    927213114275
    • 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)

  13. Fail113,275 miles (+8,916)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,275 miles
    Test number
    147193514270
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  14. Pass104,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    296414603256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,356 miles (+9,494)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,356 miles
    Test number
    758874703212
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass94,862 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    856341122297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,858 miles (+12,233)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,858 miles
    Test number
    645559912255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass82,625 miles (+11,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,625 miles
    Test number
    317969601253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,841 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,841 miles
    Test number
    713759600291
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have splits in inner sidewall (does not espose cords)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has splits in inner sidewall(does not exspose cords)

  20. Fail70,841 miles (+12,053)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,841 miles
    Test number
    583158500243
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have splits in inner sidewall (does not espose cords)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has splits in inner sidewall(does not exspose cords)

  21. Pass58,788 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,788 miles
    Test number
    672222619218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,784 miles (+12,878)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,784 miles
    Test number
    253801119244
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass45,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,906 miles
    Test number
    943151318294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail45,896 miles (+14,538)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    254551318255
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,358 miles (+4,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    390260527163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass26,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,607 miles
    Test number
    954912926115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,607 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,607 miles
    Test number
    853462926104
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LE51 FFT

Does LE51 FFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE51 FFT expired on 3 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE51 FFT?
The MOT on LE51 FFT expired on 3 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE51 FFT done?
LE51 FFT was recorded at 176,470 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 8,979 miles a year.
Has LE51 FFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 FFT has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LE51 FFT 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 FFT find?
LE51 FFT failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 8 more.

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