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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LS51 MDXMOT history

LS51 MDX is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

LS51 MDX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
105,114 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MDX
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
12 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MDX was last recorded at 105,114 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 2,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2015: 78,252 miles, lower than 78,273 miles on 11 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,768 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,346 miles
Average per year
4,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,114 miles
  • 2020 – 102,768 miles
  • 2019 – 101,402 miles
  • 2017 – 86,266 miles
  • 2016 – 81,886 miles
  • 2015 – 78,252 miles
  • 2014 – 72,565 miles
  • 2013 – 68,899 miles
  • 2012 – 67,836 miles
  • 2011 – 61,227 miles
  • 2010 – 52,922 miles
  • 2009 – 45,098 miles
  • 2008 – 39,659 miles
  • 2007 – 33,437 miles
  • 2006 – 27,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,114 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 3 m (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,114 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,114 miles
    Test number
    801303932685
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 3 m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail105,114 miles (+2,346)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,114 miles
    Test number
    727919406160
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 3 m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass102,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    887486841163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,765 miles (+1,363)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,765 miles
    Test number
    209106577799
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass101,402 miles (+15,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    301486772064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,266 miles (+4,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,266 miles
    Test number
    934245079195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake at lowest permissible limit

  7. Pass81,886 miles (+3,634)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,886 miles
    Test number
    269810983677
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated and rear /n/s tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.3.2b)

  8. Pass78,252 miles (-21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,252 miles
    Test number
    434487158402
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  9. Fail78,273 miles (+5,708)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    802936925198
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  10. Pass72,565 miles (+3,666)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    875898214321
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass68,899 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    315215583401
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCheck rear brakes

  12. Fail68,899 miles (+1,063)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    927595583296
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCheck rear brakes

  13. Fail67,836 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    356870792227
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass67,836 miles (+6,609)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    396510192244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,227 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    135553781202
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arm rear bushs worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  16. Fail61,227 miles (+8,305)4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    159783881231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arm rear bushs worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  17. Pass52,922 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,922 miles
    Test number
    692494570239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,098 miles
    Test number
    192232289215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail45,098 miles (+5,439)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,098 miles
    Test number
    581672589294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,659 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    420855988241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,437 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,437 miles
    Test number
    641069677293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,415 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,415 miles
    Test number
    384350456240
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass27,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,415 miles
    Test number
    393200956232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 MDX

Does LS51 MDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 MDX expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MDX?
The MOT on LS51 MDX expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 MDX done?
LS51 MDX was recorded at 105,114 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 4,999 miles a year.
Has LS51 MDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MDX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 MDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 MDX find?
LS51 MDX passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side, and 5 more.

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