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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LS51 ELUMOT history

LS51 ELU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LS51 ELU blue 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 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,031 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ELU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ELU was last recorded at 86,031 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 5,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,094 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,937 miles
Average per year
3,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,031 miles
  • 2025 – 80,094 miles
  • 2024 – 79,156 miles
  • 2023 – 77,070 miles
  • 2022 – 76,427 miles
  • 2021 – 71,212 miles
  • 2020 – 70,403 miles
  • 2019 – 67,339 miles
  • 2018 – 63,650 miles
  • 2017 – 60,818 miles
  • 2016 – 57,410 miles
  • 2015 – 54,040 miles
  • 2014 – 50,878 miles
  • 2013 – 48,006 miles
  • 2012 – 44,679 miles
  • 2011 – 39,276 miles
  • 2010 – 32,668 miles
  • 2009 – 26,832 miles
  • 2008 – 22,007 miles
  • 2007 – 15,307 miles
  • 2006 – 12,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,031 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight play in offside and nearside front wishbone bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,031 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    493832538111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,094 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    366621081537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,156 miles (+2,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    821866996045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,070 miles (+643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,070 miles
    Test number
    613639857518
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,427 miles (+5,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    253827428227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass71,212 miles (+809)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,212 miles
    Test number
    195232558268
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass70,403 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    906564471958
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail70,403 miles (+3,064)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    532649723962
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass67,339 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,339 miles
    Test number
    272663210409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,650 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,650 miles
    Test number
    558722573516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Fail63,650 miles (+2,832)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,650 miles
    Test number
    941349577542
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass60,818 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    342399640893
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside and nearside front wishbone bushes

  13. Fail60,816 miles (+3,406)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    276998574883
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside and nearside front wishbone bushes

  14. Pass57,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,410 miles
    Test number
    848220404031
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates deteriorated

  15. Fail57,410 miles (+3,370)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,410 miles
    Test number
    986761796968
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates deteriorated

  16. Pass54,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    387050415498
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail54,040 miles (+3,162)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    497850015276
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass50,878 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,878 miles
    Test number
    455616614244
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass48,006 miles (+3,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,006 miles
    Test number
    656420473232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail44,679 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    196335872279
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  21. Pass44,679 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    705595372296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,276 miles (+6,608)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,276 miles
    Test number
    567923981204
    • NoteFront and rear bnumber plates starting to delaminate

  23. Pass32,668 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    614919470249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,832 miles (+4,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,832 miles
    Test number
    753717369282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass22,007 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,007 miles
    Test number
    120871888287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,307 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,307 miles
    Test number
    991912187227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,363 miles
    Test number
    344209076434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,355 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,355 miles
    Test number
    192399276295
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS51 ELU

Does LS51 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 ELU is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ELU?
The MOT on LS51 ELU is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 ELU done?
LS51 ELU was recorded at 86,031 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,767 miles a year.
Has LS51 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ELU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LS51 ELU 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 ELU find?
LS51 ELU passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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