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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LR51 GWDMOT history

LR51 GWD is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LR51 GWD red 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,657 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR51 GWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR51 GWD was last recorded at 51,657 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,290 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
367 miles
Average per year
1,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,657 miles
  • 2025 – 51,290 miles
  • 2024 – 51,054 miles
  • 2023 – 50,751 miles
  • 2022 – 50,157 miles
  • 2021 – 49,508 miles
  • 2020 – 49,083 miles
  • 2019 – 48,495 miles
  • 2018 – 47,845 miles
  • 2017 – 46,679 miles
  • 2016 – 44,206 miles
  • 2015 – 42,719 miles
  • 2014 – 41,046 miles
  • 2013 – 38,902 miles
  • 2012 – 37,578 miles
  • 2011 – 36,182 miles
  • 2010 – 33,335 miles
  • 2009 – 28,741 miles
  • 2008 – 26,727 miles
  • 2007 – 24,225 miles
  • 2006 – 22,660 miles
  • 2005 – 20,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine light on pre 2003 petrol

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.

  • Rear brake discs corrosion poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,657 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    438783460153
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on pre 2003 petrol
  2. Fail51,657 miles (+367)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    521316566393
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on pre 2003 petrol
  3. Pass51,290 miles (+236)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,290 miles
    Test number
    526615252002
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass51,054 miles (+303)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    913758298716
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass50,751 miles (+594)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,751 miles
    Test number
    318793624900
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass50,157 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    402206013110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,508 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    713254394596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,083 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,083 miles
    Test number
    673149925138
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corrosion poor condition
  9. Fail49,076 miles (+581)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,076 miles
    Test number
    338901339089
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corrosion poor condition
  10. Pass48,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,495 miles
    Test number
    341990813110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,495 miles (+650)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,495 miles
    Test number
    317480834378
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass47,845 miles (+1,166)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,845 miles
    Test number
    312141607410
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light cover missing
  13. Pass46,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    266801410288
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushs cracking
  14. Fail46,679 miles (+2,473)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    795861769954
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushs cracking
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor condition
  15. Pass44,206 miles (+1,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,206 miles
    Test number
    830891791783
    • AdvisoryEML staying on
  16. Pass42,719 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,719 miles
    Test number
    369480435556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,046 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    777278744209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,902 miles (+1,324)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,902 miles
    Test number
    537749733248
    • NoteO/s number plate lamp lens cover missing
    • NoteSpear tyre low on air
  19. Pass37,578 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,578 miles
    Test number
    557934952252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,182 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,182 miles
    Test number
    379425951452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,335 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,335 miles
    Test number
    842154350293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,741 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,741 miles
    Test number
    513133759265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,727 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,727 miles
    Test number
    461873368253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,225 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,225 miles
    Test number
    900814857282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,660 miles
    Test number
    663655856264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,660 miles (+2,115)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,660 miles
    Test number
    153174356203
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
  27. Pass20,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,545 miles
    Test number
    664651255239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR51 GWD

Does LR51 GWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR51 GWD is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR51 GWD?
The MOT on LR51 GWD is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR51 GWD done?
LR51 GWD was recorded at 51,657 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,481 miles a year.
Has LR51 GWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR51 GWD has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR51 GWD 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 LR51 GWD find?
LR51 GWD passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, and 2 more.

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