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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LS51 ANFMOT history

LS51 ANF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LS51 ANF black 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 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,280 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ANF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ANF was last recorded at 82,280 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,646 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
634 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,280 miles
  • 2025 – 81,646 miles
  • 2024 – 81,036 miles
  • 2022 – 80,617 miles
  • 2021 – 80,305 miles
  • 2020 – 80,092 miles
  • 2019 – 79,520 miles
  • 2018 – 78,560 miles
  • 2015 – 78,188 miles
  • 2013 – 77,476 miles
  • 2012 – 73,909 miles
  • 2011 – 73,187 miles
  • 2010 – 71,395 miles
  • 2009 – 64,508 miles
  • 2008 – 54,194 miles
  • 2007 – 43,960 miles
  • 2006 – 34,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,280 miles
  • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,280 miles (+634)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    587684002688
    • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted

  2. Pass81,646 miles (+610)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,646 miles
    Test number
    340769500930
    • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,036 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,036 miles
    Test number
    642353851917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,617 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    312530204442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,305 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,305 miles
    Test number
    425938062993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    116371546718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,092 miles (+572)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    620729750592
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass79,520 miles (+960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    601575795931
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,560 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    522329767890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,188 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    138394155139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,476 miles (+3,567)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    287000413342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  12. Pass73,909 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,909 miles
    Test number
    826482212373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,187 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    836241101365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link arm ball joint boots split
    • NoteO/s/r inner tyre wall split

  14. Fail73,186 miles (+1,791)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    807661001335
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link arm ball joint boots split
    • NoteO/s/r inner tyre wall split

  15. Pass71,395 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,395 miles
    Test number
    873401090242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,386 miles (+6,878)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    100849080244
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  17. Pass64,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    394843699483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,508 miles (+10,314)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    464962099287
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass54,194 miles (+10,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    284267088210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass43,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    124883897220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,960 miles (+9,863)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    322752897296
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,097 miles
    Test number
    434536286270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 ANF

Does LS51 ANF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 ANF is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ANF?
The MOT on LS51 ANF is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 ANF done?
LS51 ANF was recorded at 82,280 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has LS51 ANF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ANF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS51 ANF 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 ANF find?
LS51 ANF passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing, and 2 more.

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