
BMW 316
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
LS51 GDXMOT history
LS51 GDX is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 21 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 98,976 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,219 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 GDX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 GDX was last recorded at 98,976 miles on 12 Nov 2021, 773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 98,203 miles · 20 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 773 miles
- Average per year
- 5,219 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 98,976 miles
- 2020 – 93,330 miles
- 2019 – 86,832 miles
- 2018 – 81,682 miles
- 2017 – 77,513 miles
- 2016 – 72,423 miles
- 2015 – 68,373 miles
- 2014 – 63,699 miles
- 2013 – 61,378 miles
- 2012 – 56,064 miles
- 2011 – 49,937 miles
- 2010 – 43,889 miles
- 2009 – 38,366 miles
- 2008 – 32,352 miles
- 2007 – 26,276 miles
- 2006 – 20,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has no reserve travel
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,976 miles (+773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 98,976 miles
- Test number
- 174075111618
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has no reserve travel
Fail98,203 miles (+4,873)9 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,203 miles
- Test number
- 174437715667
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and cut to outer sidewall, no cords visable (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,330 miles (+6,498)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,330 miles
- Test number
- 912677587710
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,832 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,832 miles
- Test number
- 370511761799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,832 miles (+5,150)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,832 miles
- Test number
- 579406326556
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,682 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 81,682 miles
- Test number
- 748597870216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront has misting off oil
Fail81,680 miles (+4,167)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,680 miles
- Test number
- 493120637841
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 77,513 miles
- Test number
- 659349111281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,513 miles (+5,090)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,513 miles
- Test number
- 816233009635
- Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass72,423 miles (+4,050)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 72,423 miles
- Test number
- 325937915022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,373 miles (+4,674)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 68,373 miles
- Test number
- 229184856474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,699 miles (+2,321)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 63,699 miles
- Test number
- 598595624326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,378 miles (+5,314)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 61,378 miles
- Test number
- 509978313304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,064 miles (+6,127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 56,064 miles
- Test number
- 978107592262
- 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)
Pass49,937 miles (+6,048)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 49,937 miles
- Test number
- 889490321345
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAll tyres are slightly wearing on outer edges
Pass43,889 miles (+5,523)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 43,889 miles
- Test number
- 200146320378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,366 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 38,366 miles
- Test number
- 323293629344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,348 miles (+5,996)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,348 miles
- Test number
- 281012529334
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass32,352 miles (+6,076)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 32,352 miles
- Test number
- 754046528319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass26,276 miles (+5,467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 26,276 miles
- Test number
- 183594127343
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 20,809 miles
- Test number
- 474074626468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 GDX
- Does LS51 GDX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 GDX expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 GDX?
- The MOT on LS51 GDX expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 GDX done?
- LS51 GDX was recorded at 98,976 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2021, an average of 5,219 miles a year.
- Has LS51 GDX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 GDX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS51 GDX 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 GDX find?
- LS51 GDX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; handbrake has no reserve travel.
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