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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LS51 CBOMOT history

LS51 CBO is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

LS51 CBO blue 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 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
116,520 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 CBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 CBO was last recorded at 116,520 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 5,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,272 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,248 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,520 miles
  • 2021 – 111,272 miles
  • 2020 – 108,168 miles
  • 2019 – 104,549 miles
  • 2018 – 98,947 miles
  • 2017 – 93,097 miles
  • 2016 – 86,660 miles
  • 2015 – 81,929 miles
  • 2014 – 76,130 miles
  • 2013 – 71,375 miles
  • 2012 – 67,542 miles
  • 2011 – 63,597 miles
  • 2010 – 58,930 miles
  • 2009 – 51,212 miles
  • 2008 – 44,259 miles
  • 2007 – 35,793 miles
  • 2006 – 29,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,520 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,520 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,520 miles
    Test number
    289278700948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,272 miles
    Test number
    389383170334
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail111,272 miles (+3,104)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,272 miles
    Test number
    565951240010
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass108,168 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,168 miles
    Test number
    764294880411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,549 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,549 miles
    Test number
    937451899038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,947 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,947 miles
    Test number
    581755590953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    557162099622
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail93,097 miles (+6,437)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    566845791346
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Side Front Upper And Lower.. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Side Front.. (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass86,660 miles (+4,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    733221986326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass81,929 miles (+5,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    255386202788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, REAR bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, REAR bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass76,130 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    415200164261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail76,125 miles (+4,750)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    295599954229
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass71,375 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    345256673452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Tread

  14. Fail71,375 miles (+3,833)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    398155773271
    • DangerousFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Tread

  15. Pass67,542 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    328653462427
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail67,542 miles (+3,945)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    637733162284
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass63,597 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    247362871235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,595 miles (+4,665)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    618951071237
    • DangerousFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc lipped & scored
    • NoteOffsdide front tyre; outer tread bald
    • NoteOffside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc lipped

  19. Pass58,930 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    750253470238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,928 miles (+7,716)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    163292770276
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,212 miles (+6,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,212 miles
    Test number
    712357189285
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,259 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,259 miles
    Test number
    843658288248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,793 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    941169287267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,902 miles
    Test number
    883576466201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 CBO

Does LS51 CBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 CBO expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 CBO?
The MOT on LS51 CBO expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 CBO done?
LS51 CBO was recorded at 116,520 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has LS51 CBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 CBO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 CBO 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 CBO find?
LS51 CBO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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