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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

LS51 MEUMOT history

LS51 MEU is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

LS51 MEU red 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 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
188,008 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MEU was last recorded at 188,008 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 3,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,990 miles · 8 Feb 2019
Between the last two tests
3,018 miles
Average per year
7,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,008 miles
  • 2019 – 184,990 miles
  • 2018 – 178,196 miles
  • 2017 – 175,029 miles
  • 2016 – 167,047 miles
  • 2015 – 162,065 miles
  • 2014 – 154,829 miles
  • 2012 – 146,328 miles
  • 2011 – 132,235 miles
  • 2010 – 117,843 miles
  • 2009 – 102,979 miles
  • 2008 – 90,502 miles
  • 2007 – 83,869 miles
  • 2006 – 77,081 miles
  • 2005 – 71,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,008 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,008 miles (+3,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,008 miles
    Test number
    623012927200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass184,990 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    184,990 miles
    Test number
    580626427422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass178,196 miles (+3,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    178,196 miles
    Test number
    459877622013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass175,029 miles (+7,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    175,029 miles
    Test number
    552217285333
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass167,047 miles (+4,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    167,047 miles
    Test number
    528046133291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass162,065 miles (+7,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    162,065 miles
    Test number
    739818235002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass154,829 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    154,829 miles
    Test number
    499631544078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail154,824 miles (+8,496)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,824 miles
    Test number
    956756334008
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass146,328 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    146,328 miles
    Test number
    206806102386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,181 miles (+13,946)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,181 miles
    Test number
    117501402391
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass132,235 miles (+14,392)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    132,235 miles
    Test number
    346737391401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly scored
    • NoteBoth reae brake discs slightly scored
    • NoteSlight deterioration offside inner front tyre wall

  12. Pass117,843 miles (+14,864)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,843 miles
    Test number
    883828490202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight scoring to both front brake discs
    • NoteSlight scoring to both rear brake discs

  13. Pass102,979 miles (+12,477)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,979 miles
    Test number
    610449199285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner 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)

  14. Pass90,502 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    344917878458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,869 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,869 miles
    Test number
    253303687261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNear side rear seatbelt not checked as child seat fitted

  16. Fail83,869 miles (+6,788)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,869 miles
    Test number
    324403987239
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNear side rear seatbelt not checked as child seat fitted

  17. Pass77,081 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,081 miles
    Test number
    150355786248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    71,494 miles
    Test number
    861104605333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 MEU

Does LS51 MEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 MEU expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MEU?
The MOT on LS51 MEU expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 MEU done?
LS51 MEU was recorded at 188,008 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 7,108 miles a year.
Has LS51 MEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MEU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on LS51 MEU 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 MEU find?
LS51 MEU passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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