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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LS51 MXPMOT history

LS51 MXP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

LS51 MXP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
177,678 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MXP was last recorded at 177,678 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 1,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2018: 151,997 miles, lower than 155,105 miles on 21 Nov 2017.

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
175,692 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,986 miles
Average per year
7,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,678 miles
  • 2023 – 175,692 miles
  • 2022 – 171,197 miles
  • 2021 – 168,542 miles
  • 2018 – 152,117 miles
  • 2017 – 155,105 miles
  • 2016 – 152,439 miles
  • 2015 – 149,907 miles
  • 2014 – 138,074 miles
  • 2013 – 123,833 miles
  • 2012 – 112,643 miles
  • 2011 – 103,468 miles
  • 2010 – 90,505 miles
  • 2009 – 82,706 miles
  • 2008 – 70,396 miles
  • 2006 – 59,500 miles
  • 2005 – 44,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,678 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,678 miles (+1,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    177,678 miles
    Test number
    640214977686
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass175,692 miles (+4,495)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    175,692 miles
    Test number
    189916274115
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass171,197 miles (+2,655)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,197 miles
    Test number
    285086393079
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass168,542 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    168,542 miles
    Test number
    436628706354
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    904397784061
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass152,117 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,117 miles
    Test number
    164077467923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,997 miles (-3,108)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,997 miles
    Test number
    480517246142
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour showing orange light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,105 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,105 miles
    Test number
    958764199033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,098 miles (+2,659)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,098 miles
    Test number
    828623172429
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass152,439 miles (+2,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,439 miles
    Test number
    322748693295
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  11. Pass149,907 miles (+11,833)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    149,907 miles
    Test number
    635600374367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cuts side wall no cords
    • AdvisoryOffside rear number plate light

  12. Pass138,074 miles (+684)11 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,074 miles
    Test number
    559159694281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to check
    • NoteCut near side front side wall no cords showing

  13. Fail137,390 miles (+13,557)1 dangerous11 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,390 miles
    Test number
    357253974498
    • DangerousBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteN/s front lower arm inner rear bush in poor condition
    • NoteN/s front seatbelt web poor retraction
    • NoteN/s front wheel serious out of alignment verticaly
    • NoteN/s rear shockabsorber shroud detached

  14. Pass123,833 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,833 miles
    Test number
    985545643250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail123,749 miles (+11,106)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,749 miles
    Test number
    149541543200
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass112,643 miles (+9,175)7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    836671842267
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp staying on,indicating a fault
    • NoteBoth sides front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake discs worn but not weakend
    • NoteEngine misfire

  17. Pass103,468 miles (+12,963)9 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,468 miles
    Test number
    639313741232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth sides front anti roll bar links dust covers split
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads getting very close to limit
    • NoteNear side rear inner sill slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre low inner edge
    • NoteUnder tray covers fitted and side covers to sills

  18. Pass90,505 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    473230240221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,503 miles (+7,797)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    132689430275
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass82,706 miles (+12,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    744959489184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass70,396 miles (+10,896)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,396 miles
    Test number
    811825218031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,500 miles (+14,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    700299326390
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    400707125390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 MXP

Does LS51 MXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 MXP expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MXP?
The MOT on LS51 MXP expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 MXP done?
LS51 MXP was recorded at 177,678 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 7,257 miles a year.
Has LS51 MXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MXP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LS51 MXP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 MXP find?
LS51 MXP passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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