
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
LE51 FRVMOT history
LE51 FRV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,556 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 95,556 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,833 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE51 FRV
- 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
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE51 FRV was last recorded at 95,556 miles on 3 Dec 2022, 2,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 93,193 miles · 9 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,363 miles
- Average per year
- 2,833 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 95,556 miles
- 2021 – 93,193 miles
- 2020 – 91,547 miles
- 2019 – 88,410 miles
- 2018 – 85,786 miles
- 2017 – 83,205 miles
- 2016 – 76,729 miles
- 2015 – 69,414 miles
- 2014 – 68,845 miles
- 2013 – 67,652 miles
- 2012 – 67,031 miles
- 2011 – 66,453 miles
- 2010 – 64,445 miles
- 2009 – 61,751 miles
- 2008 – 58,036 miles
- 2007 – 54,283 miles
- 2006 – 49,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,556 miles (+2,363)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 95,556 miles
- Test number
- 590083518339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,193 miles (+1,646)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 93,193 miles
- Test number
- 237782887378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,547 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 91,547 miles
- Test number
- 524918661868
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,546 miles (+3,136)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,546 miles
- Test number
- 188500324229
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,410 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,410 miles
- Test number
- 798081189414
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,410 miles (+2,624)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,410 miles
- Test number
- 618653609846
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,786 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 85,786 miles
- Test number
- 339523729645
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,205 miles (+6,476)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 83,205 miles
- Test number
- 878873763782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,729 miles (+7,315)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,729 miles
- Test number
- 253729450113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,414 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 69,414 miles
- Test number
- 127504755192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,845 miles (+1,193)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 68,845 miles
- Test number
- 786472454285
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,652 miles (+621)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,652 miles
- Test number
- 868136443214
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,031 miles (+578)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 67,031 miles
- Test number
- 376829542451
- NoteOil level light on
Pass66,453 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 66,453 miles
- Test number
- 858623861296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,443 miles (+1,998)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,443 miles
- Test number
- 886016051263
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass64,445 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 64,445 miles
- Test number
- 273777850242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,442 miles (+2,691)2 failures2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,442 miles
- Test number
- 290566850221
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass61,751 miles (+3,715)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,751 miles
- Test number
- 882518459233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,036 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,036 miles
- Test number
- 380959858467
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass58,036 miles (+3,753)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 58,036 miles
- Test number
- 873699458261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,283 miles (+4,652)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 54,283 miles
- Test number
- 741302667293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 49,631 miles
- Test number
- 550712866237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,631 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,631 miles
- Test number
- 591981666201
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LE51 FRV
- Does LE51 FRV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE51 FRV expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE51 FRV?
- The MOT on LE51 FRV expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE51 FRV done?
- LE51 FRV was recorded at 95,556 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2022, an average of 2,833 miles a year.
- Has LE51 FRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE51 FRV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LE51 FRV 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 FRV find?
- LE51 FRV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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