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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LE51 FYZMOT history

LE51 FYZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LE51 FYZ silver 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,347 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 FYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 FYZ was last recorded at 79,347 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,263 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,084 miles
Average per year
2,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,347 miles
  • 2024 – 78,263 miles
  • 2023 – 76,540 miles
  • 2022 – 74,812 miles
  • 2021 – 72,129 miles
  • 2020 – 70,244 miles
  • 2019 – 69,751 miles
  • 2018 – 67,693 miles
  • 2017 – 65,113 miles
  • 2016 – 62,840 miles
  • 2015 – 60,332 miles
  • 2014 – 57,413 miles
  • 2013 – 53,569 miles
  • 2012 – 50,621 miles
  • 2011 – 47,583 miles
  • 2010 – 44,213 miles
  • 2009 – 39,572 miles
  • 2008 – 33,607 miles
  • 2007 – 29,255 miles
  • 2006 – 23,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,347 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front has a small chip
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,347 miles (+1,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,347 miles
    Test number
    400598742694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has a small chip
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,263 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    286952303167
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator unit cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail78,263 miles (+1,723)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    725187550992
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split and perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator unit cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass76,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,540 miles
    Test number
    394095565462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail76,540 miles (+1,728)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,540 miles
    Test number
    297984655801
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,812 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,812 miles
    Test number
    535842687433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,129 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    542641686479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,244 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    627905120408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,751 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,751 miles
    Test number
    438108112938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,750 miles (+2,057)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    329067349379
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass67,693 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    254514606861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,113 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    746396090662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,840 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    196872647965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,332 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    816629780012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,413 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    569802844329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,569 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,569 miles
    Test number
    669000043350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,621 miles
    Test number
    537629942322
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail50,621 miles (+3,038)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,621 miles
    Test number
    245328042369
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass47,583 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    178350251374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM AND POSITION ON LIMITS

  20. Fail47,583 miles (+3,370)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    999899941366
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass44,213 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,213 miles
    Test number
    413148530393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,572 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,572 miles
    Test number
    753623149349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    614161958344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,607 miles (+4,352)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    474450058313
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,255 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,255 miles
    Test number
    584568347392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,863 miles
    Test number
    812932546383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE51 FYZ

Does LE51 FYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE51 FYZ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE51 FYZ?
The MOT on LE51 FYZ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE51 FYZ done?
LE51 FYZ was recorded at 79,347 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,922 miles a year.
Has LE51 FYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 FYZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LE51 FYZ 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 FYZ find?
LE51 FYZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front has a small chip; oil leak, but not excessive.

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