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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

LS51 MYWMOT history

LS51 MYW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

LS51 MYW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
82,223 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MYW was last recorded at 82,223 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,212 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,223 miles
  • 2023 – 82,212 miles
  • 2022 – 81,198 miles
  • 2021 – 80,758 miles
  • 2020 – 80,467 miles
  • 2019 – 79,697 miles
  • 2018 – 78,812 miles
  • 2017 – 78,243 miles
  • 2016 – 77,791 miles
  • 2015 – 77,754 miles
  • 2014 – 77,511 miles
  • 2013 – 76,933 miles
  • 2012 – 76,634 miles
  • 2011 – 76,532 miles
  • 2010 – 76,090 miles
  • 2009 – 71,720 miles
  • 2008 – 64,749 miles
  • 2007 – 57,760 miles
  • 2006 – 49,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,223 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear REGISTRATION PLATE 02 LAMPS LIGHT OUT PUT REDUCED
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,223 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,223 miles
    Test number
    970244662343
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear REGISTRATION PLATE 02 LAMPS LIGHT OUT PUT REDUCED
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass82,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,212 miles
    Test number
    133822253449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail82,212 miles (+1,014)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,212 miles
    Test number
    700965591963
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass81,198 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,198 miles
    Test number
    371953432557
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,758 miles (+291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,758 miles
    Test number
    879573011511
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass80,467 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    408852873003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,697 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,697 miles
    Test number
    137858537463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,812 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,812 miles
    Test number
    417672463475
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail78,810 miles (+567)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,810 miles
    Test number
    549339161610
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,243 miles (+452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,243 miles
    Test number
    481861437239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass77,791 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    203858947170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,754 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    638548172189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,727 miles (+216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,727 miles
    Test number
    470565931156
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass77,511 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,511 miles
    Test number
    739445764210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,933 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,933 miles
    Test number
    946107763283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,634 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    326184552220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,532 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,532 miles
    Test number
    575059661297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,090 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    392867260401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,720 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    680421579226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,749 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,749 miles
    Test number
    252839168286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,760 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,760 miles
    Test number
    232544377270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    222233376200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 MYW

Does LS51 MYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 MYW expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MYW?
The MOT on LS51 MYW expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 MYW done?
LS51 MYW was recorded at 82,223 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 1,786 miles a year.
Has LS51 MYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MYW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 MYW 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 MYW find?
LS51 MYW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 8 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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