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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LE51 ZGLMOT history

LE51 ZGL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LE51 ZGL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,903 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 ZGL
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
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 ZGL was last recorded at 119,903 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,903 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,903 miles
  • 2023 – 115,956 miles
  • 2022 – 112,884 miles
  • 2021 – 107,486 miles
  • 2020 – 106,387 miles
  • 2019 – 105,021 miles
  • 2017 – 101,907 miles
  • 2016 – 95,683 miles
  • 2015 – 89,045 miles
  • 2014 – 80,667 miles
  • 2013 – 74,795 miles
  • 2012 – 67,020 miles
  • 2011 – 58,170 miles
  • 2009 – 49,274 miles
  • 2008 – 41,718 miles
  • 2007 – 34,293 miles
  • 2005 – 25,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,903 miles
    Test number
    722032354361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail119,903 miles (+3,947)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,903 miles
    Test number
    652671996045
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass115,956 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,956 miles
    Test number
    952861239603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,884 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    999490873532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,486 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,486 miles
    Test number
    578949617761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,387 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    346850302706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,021 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,021 miles
    Test number
    393259300509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,907 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,907 miles
    Test number
    645946396639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,683 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    959930990647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,045 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    227085925453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,667 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    288960604485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,795 miles
    Test number
    636059993059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,795 miles (+7,775)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,795 miles
    Test number
    999706793058
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass67,020 miles (+8,850)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,020 miles
    Test number
    436113392035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,170 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    548802691058
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass58,170 miles (+8,896)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    866642291040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,274 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    280541419116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,262 miles (+7,544)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    631150219123
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass41,718 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,718 miles
    Test number
    511606898011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,293 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    291058507188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,922 miles
    Test number
    983360255391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 ZGL

Does LE51 ZGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE51 ZGL is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE51 ZGL?
The MOT on LE51 ZGL is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE51 ZGL done?
LE51 ZGL was recorded at 119,903 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,592 miles a year.
Has LE51 ZGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 ZGL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LE51 ZGL 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 ZGL find?
LE51 ZGL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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