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BMW Z3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LS51 AKVMOT history

LS51 AKV is a black petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LS51 AKV black BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,241 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 AKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 AKV was last recorded at 136,241 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,280 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,961 miles
Average per year
6,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,241 miles
  • 2025 – 134,280 miles
  • 2024 – 132,452 miles
  • 2023 – 129,007 miles
  • 2022 – 124,357 miles
  • 2021 – 119,441 miles
  • 2020 – 116,858 miles
  • 2018 – 116,679 miles
  • 2017 – 116,589 miles
  • 2012 – 111,720 miles
  • 2011 – 101,799 miles
  • 2010 – 90,582 miles
  • 2009 – 73,172 miles
  • 2008 – 56,299 miles
  • 2007 – 55,860 miles
  • 2006 – 50,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,241 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along bottom arms (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,241 miles (+1,961)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,241 miles
    Test number
    957398759134
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along bottom arms (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,280 miles (+1,828)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,280 miles
    Test number
    744245032166
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass132,452 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,452 miles
    Test number
    792538276791
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,408 miles (+3,401)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,408 miles
    Test number
    703985828422
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,007 miles (+4,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,007 miles
    Test number
    138983602581
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,357 miles (+4,916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,357 miles
    Test number
    632585353880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass119,441 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,441 miles
    Test number
    773602317316
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail119,439 miles (+2,581)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,439 miles
    Test number
    173487090438
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass116,858 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    995408845561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,679 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    546619380213
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass116,589 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    114135911145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,720 miles (+9,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,720 miles
    Test number
    995049672153
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass101,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    989259771186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,799 miles (+11,217)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    486438171183
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass90,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,582 miles
    Test number
    143815990161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,582 miles (+17,410)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,582 miles
    Test number
    252245790406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass73,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,172 miles
    Test number
    811997169140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,172 miles (+16,873)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,172 miles
    Test number
    891319259157
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass56,299 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    112845818057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,860 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    850440497223
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

  21. Fail55,860 miles (+5,857)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    423229187253
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

  22. Pass50,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,003 miles
    Test number
    451329446242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail4,996 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,996 miles
    Test number
    404209046210
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS51 AKV

Does LS51 AKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 AKV is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 AKV?
The MOT on LS51 AKV is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 AKV done?
LS51 AKV was recorded at 136,241 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,551 miles a year.
Has LS51 AKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 AKV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 AKV 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 LS51 AKV find?
LS51 AKV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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