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BMW 3 Series

Orange · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LS51 ALUMOT history

LS51 ALU is an orange petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

LS51 ALU orange BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
101,067 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ALU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ALU was last recorded at 101,067 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,063 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,067 miles
  • 2021 – 101,016 miles
  • 2020 – 100,334 miles
  • 2018 – 100,251 miles
  • 2017 – 93,390 miles
  • 2016 – 81,931 miles
  • 2015 – 78,919 miles
  • 2014 – 75,901 miles
  • 2013 – 71,362 miles
  • 2012 – 67,011 miles
  • 2011 – 62,720 miles
  • 2010 – 58,965 miles
  • 2009 – 52,807 miles
  • 2008 – 45,610 miles
  • 2007 – 39,366 miles
  • 2006 – 33,726 miles
  • 2005 – 26,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,067 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear, alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,067 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,067 miles
    Test number
    780317442042
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear, alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,063 miles (+47)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    557944247126
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear, alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,016 miles (+682)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,016 miles
    Test number
    814178313495
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction black sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition centre and rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wheel arch plastic covers damaged and insecure

  4. Pass100,334 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    550943993254
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  5. Fail100,312 miles (+61)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,312 miles
    Test number
    237726234332
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  6. Pass100,251 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    398608726836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s stabaliser link arms have play and rubbers split

  7. Fail100,246 miles (+6,856)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    887252818216
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wires showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s stabaliser link arms have play and rubbers split

  8. Pass93,390 miles (+11,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,390 miles
    Test number
    511293090211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

  9. Pass81,931 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,931 miles
    Test number
    357039565443
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to show cracks in tread

  10. Fail81,930 miles (+3,011)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,930 miles
    Test number
    341224223199
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to show cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass78,919 miles (+3,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,919 miles
    Test number
    377599115445
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass75,901 miles (+4,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    586798014200
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass71,362 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,362 miles
    Test number
    308471333455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,358 miles (+4,347)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    717497723216
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass67,011 miles (+4,291)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,011 miles
    Test number
    708679512203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteStop lamp tell/tales showing on dashboard

  16. Pass62,720 miles (+3,755)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,720 miles
    Test number
    529753921230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteStop lamp tell tales on dashborad indicate a fault

  17. Pass58,965 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    522271620272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront pads and discs wearing

  18. Fail58,965 miles (+6,158)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    571451520222
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront pads and discs wearing

  19. Pass52,807 miles (+7,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    291130439208
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass45,610 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,610 miles
    Test number
    172222268248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,366 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    891905277224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,726 miles (+7,173)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    463350076248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,553 miles
    Test number
    441704275282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 ALU

Does LS51 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 ALU expired on 12 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ALU?
The MOT on LS51 ALU expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 ALU done?
LS51 ALU was recorded at 101,067 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 4,375 miles a year.
Has LS51 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ALU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 ALU 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 ALU find?
LS51 ALU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear, alongside fuel tank; exhaust noisy, and 2 more.

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