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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LS51 MEVMOT history

LS51 MEV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 211,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

LS51 MEV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
211,807 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MEV was last recorded at 211,807 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 5,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
205,874 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,933 miles
Average per year
4,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 211,807 miles
  • 2022 – 205,874 miles
  • 2014 – 201,285 miles
  • 2013 – 196,864 miles
  • 2012 – 192,758 miles
  • 2011 – 188,611 miles
  • 2010 – 179,070 miles
  • 2009 – 170,703 miles
  • 2008 – 162,587 miles
  • 2007 – 147,995 miles
  • 2006 – 132,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,807 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass211,807 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    211,807 miles
    Test number
    161172099462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass205,874 miles (+4,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    205,874 miles
    Test number
    197021597784
    • 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))
  3. Pass201,285 miles (+4,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    201,285 miles
    Test number
    499123554101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  4. Pass196,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    196,864 miles
    Test number
    909614453117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail196,864 miles (+4,106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,864 miles
    Test number
    356514653130
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  6. Pass192,758 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    192,758 miles
    Test number
    597586642107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass188,611 miles (+9,541)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    188,611 miles
    Test number
    999454651185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass179,070 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    179,070 miles
    Test number
    792220540160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass170,703 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    170,703 miles
    Test number
    950221239153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,587 miles (+14,592)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    162,587 miles
    Test number
    182700458139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,995 miles (+15,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    147,995 miles
    Test number
    583146247181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    132,986 miles
    Test number
    830223956112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 MEV

Does LS51 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 MEV expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MEV?
The MOT on LS51 MEV expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 MEV done?
LS51 MEV was recorded at 211,807 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
Has LS51 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MEV has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on LS51 MEV 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 MEV find?
LS51 MEV passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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