BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
LE51 RAWMOT history
LE51 RAW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 181,182 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 181,182 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,798 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE51 RAW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE51 RAW was last recorded at 181,182 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,182 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,798 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 181,182 miles
- 2023 – 180,581 miles
- 2022 – 180,559 miles
- 2021 – 180,272 miles
- 2020 – 179,067 miles
- 2019 – 171,309 miles
- 2018 – 168,174 miles
- 2017 – 166,071 miles
- 2016 – 160,924 miles
- 2015 – 154,043 miles
- 2014 – 148,501 miles
- 2013 – 141,566 miles
- 2012 – 134,166 miles
- 2011 – 134,127 miles
- 2010 – 128,914 miles
- 2009 – 121,457 miles
- 2008 – 113,072 miles
- 2007 – 104,463 miles
- 2006 – 88,215 miles
- 2005 – 69,091 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,182 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavy on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder and over shields fitted preventing inspection of componentsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2005–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,182 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 181,182 miles
- Test number
- 659753198630
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavy on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components
Fail181,182 miles (+601)7 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,182 miles
- Test number
- 167186798146
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorCentral Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavy on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components
Pass180,581 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 180,581 miles
- Test number
- 712070228887
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail180,575 miles (+16)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,575 miles
- Test number
- 406994732918
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,559 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 180,559 miles
- Test number
- 430711346281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 180,272 miles
- Test number
- 311444607756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,272 miles (+1,205)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,272 miles
- Test number
- 228040918846
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass179,067 miles (+7,758)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 179,067 miles
- Test number
- 665860593529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,309 miles (+3,135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 171,309 miles
- Test number
- 195596277579
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass168,174 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 168,174 miles
- Test number
- 970643131594
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cut in side wall
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryUnder and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components
Fail168,174 miles (+2,103)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,174 miles
- Test number
- 618382570709
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cut in side wall
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryUnder and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components
Pass166,071 miles (+5,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 166,071 miles
- Test number
- 148940550815
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass160,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 160,924 miles
- Test number
- 549105215088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,924 miles (+6,881)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,924 miles
- Test number
- 920061336794
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass154,043 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 154,043 miles
- Test number
- 958604335078
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked inner edge
Fail154,043 miles (+5,542)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,043 miles
- Test number
- 959904235044
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked inner edge
Pass148,501 miles (+6,935)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 148,501 miles
- Test number
- 296258324076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 141,566 miles
- Test number
- 717354113057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,566 miles (+7,400)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,566 miles
- Test number
- 418959703095
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass134,166 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 134,166 miles
- Test number
- 396593702097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,127 miles (+5,213)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,127 miles
- Test number
- 495921351489
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass128,914 miles (+7,457)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 128,914 miles
- Test number
- 424462550307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 121,457 miles
- Test number
- 840778549358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,459 miles (+8,387)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,459 miles
- Test number
- 653098849374
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass113,072 miles (+1,339)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 113,072 miles
- Test number
- 254821858364
- 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)
Fail111,733 miles (+7,270)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,733 miles
- Test number
- 510389408325
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass104,463 miles (+401)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 104,463 miles
- Test number
- 153260427309
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/r wheel different width/j from o/s/r wheel rim .
Fail104,062 miles (+15,847)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,062 miles
- Test number
- 371966117337
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass88,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 88,215 miles
- Test number
- 453410626315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,215 miles (+19,124)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,215 miles
- Test number
- 484550326423
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass69,091 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 69,091 miles
- Test number
- 500183125308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LE51 RAW
- Does LE51 RAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE51 RAW expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE51 RAW?
- The MOT on LE51 RAW expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE51 RAW done?
- LE51 RAW was recorded at 181,182 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 5,798 miles a year.
- Has LE51 RAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE51 RAW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE51 RAW 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 RAW find?
- LE51 RAW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavy on inner shoulder, and 8 more.
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