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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,500 cc

LE51 FPNMOT history

LE51 FPN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

LE51 FPN 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 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
106,040 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 FPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 FPN was last recorded at 106,040 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 3,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,239 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,801 miles
Average per year
4,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,040 miles
  • 2022 – 102,239 miles
  • 2021 – 96,883 miles
  • 2020 – 90,986 miles
  • 2019 – 83,880 miles
  • 2018 – 77,153 miles
  • 2017 – 70,777 miles
  • 2016 – 66,437 miles
  • 2015 – 62,517 miles
  • 2014 – 55,453 miles
  • 2013 – 52,566 miles
  • 2012 – 45,018 miles
  • 2011 – 39,728 miles
  • 2010 – 36,617 miles
  • 2009 – 32,629 miles
  • 2008 – 27,702 miles
  • 2007 – 24,831 miles
  • 2006 – 20,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,040 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,040 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,040 miles
    Test number
    529067563856
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail106,040 miles (+3,801)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,040 miles
    Test number
    610777304166
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass102,239 miles (+5,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,239 miles
    Test number
    649288977541
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass96,883 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,883 miles
    Test number
    837562549230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,986 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,986 miles
    Test number
    860758602046
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,986 miles (+7,106)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,986 miles
    Test number
    360362312107
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    194336470641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,880 miles (+6,727)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    256117976297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass77,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    610453096095
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses splitting
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower arms inner rear bushes worn/soft

  10. Fail77,153 miles (+6,376)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    780503188745
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses splitting
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower arms inner rear bushes worn/soft

  11. Pass70,777 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,777 miles
    Test number
    635711258259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,437 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,437 miles
    Test number
    352854421015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,517 miles (+7,064)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    138325725161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres kerb damaged
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cut inner edge

  14. Pass55,453 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    535244964062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,566 miles (+7,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,566 miles
    Test number
    448181003249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    198619202280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,018 miles (+5,290)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    149963102205
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  18. Pass39,728 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    895351681183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,617 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,617 miles
    Test number
    712484990107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,629 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,629 miles
    Test number
    702363909254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,702 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,702 miles
    Test number
    570219368122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,831 miles (+4,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    912710257132
    • 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)

  23. Pass20,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,751 miles
    Test number
    750075246125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 FPN

Does LE51 FPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE51 FPN expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE51 FPN?
The MOT on LE51 FPN expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE51 FPN done?
LE51 FPN was recorded at 106,040 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 4,986 miles a year.
Has LE51 FPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 FPN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LE51 FPN 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 FPN find?
LE51 FPN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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