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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LS51 FZWMOT history

LS51 FZW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

LS51 FZW 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 Feb 2023
Mileage
187,628 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 FZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS51 FZW was last recorded at 187,628 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 12,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,398 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
12,230 miles
Average per year
9,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,628 miles
  • 2022 – 175,398 miles
  • 2020 – 170,869 miles
  • 2019 – 158,080 miles
  • 2018 – 141,681 miles
  • 2017 – 124,802 miles
  • 2016 – 103,382 miles
  • 2015 – 76,420 miles
  • 2012 – 73,920 miles
  • 2011 – 67,461 miles
  • 2010 – 59,653 miles
  • 2009 – 50,336 miles
  • 2008 – 42,429 miles
  • 2006 – 24,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail187,628 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight bind
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail187,628 miles (+12,230)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,628 miles
    Test number
    667908531337
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  2. Pass175,398 miles (+4,529)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    175,398 miles
    Test number
    675298131121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass170,869 miles (+12,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,869 miles
    Test number
    730562023161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure

  4. Pass158,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,080 miles
    Test number
    815285378072
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail158,080 miles (+16,399)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,080 miles
    Test number
    147532827924
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass141,681 miles (+16,879)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,681 miles
    Test number
    767695311793
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,802 miles (+21,420)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,802 miles
    Test number
    809116014138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,382 miles
    Test number
    867208897719
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes greased at time of inspection

  9. Fail103,382 miles (+26,962)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,382 miles
    Test number
    331073945397
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes greased at time of inspection

  10. Pass76,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,420 miles
    Test number
    495369665139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,410 miles (+2,490)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,410 miles
    Test number
    417289765146
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass73,920 miles (+6,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    175087512088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass67,461 miles (+7,808)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,461 miles
    Test number
    589424931067
    • NoteNearside rear side light one of two lights inop

  14. Pass59,653 miles (+9,317)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,653 miles
    Test number
    610776020081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCheck brake pipes for leaks customer advises that has just worked on brake pipes and sprayed oil on brake pipes

  15. Pass50,336 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    142207329493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,335 miles (+7,906)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,335 miles
    Test number
    411146229080
    • DangerousCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    720531628064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,429 miles (+18,399)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    114231328469
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,030 miles
    Test number
    330343036030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 FZW

Does LS51 FZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 FZW expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 FZW?
The MOT on LS51 FZW expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 FZW done?
LS51 FZW was recorded at 187,628 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 9,579 miles a year.
Has LS51 FZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 FZW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 FZW 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 FZW find?
LS51 FZW failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 4 major defects and 10 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front position lamp not working; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 11 more.

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