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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LS51 MZFMOT history

LS51 MZF is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LS51 MZF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,277 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MZF was last recorded at 113,277 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,434 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,843 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,277 miles
  • 2025 – 108,434 miles
  • 2024 – 103,743 miles
  • 2023 – 100,451 miles
  • 2022 – 97,744 miles
  • 2021 – 93,944 miles
  • 2020 – 91,082 miles
  • 2019 – 89,141 miles
  • 2018 – 86,476 miles
  • 2017 – 83,198 miles
  • 2016 – 76,813 miles
  • 2015 – 75,019 miles
  • 2014 – 70,595 miles
  • 2013 – 66,465 miles
  • 2011 – 59,848 miles
  • 2009 – 56,358 miles
  • 2008 – 52,735 miles
  • 2007 – 48,976 miles
  • 2006 – 42,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,277 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,277 miles (+4,843)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,277 miles
    Test number
    997147239371
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,434 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,434 miles
    Test number
    610388412830
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail108,434 miles (+4,691)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,434 miles
    Test number
    782996011559
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,743 miles (+3,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,743 miles
    Test number
    313685986351
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass100,451 miles (+2,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,451 miles
    Test number
    253876787737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,744 miles
    Test number
    237393146123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail97,744 miles (+3,800)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,744 miles
    Test number
    481578169539
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass93,944 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,944 miles
    Test number
    366581917484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,943 miles (+2,861)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,943 miles
    Test number
    663911849551
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass91,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,082 miles
    Test number
    373584999344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,082 miles (+1,941)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,082 miles
    Test number
    782229545233
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass89,141 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,141 miles
    Test number
    174945739265
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front of engine

  13. Pass86,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,476 miles
    Test number
    478947711365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,476 miles (+3,278)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,476 miles
    Test number
    307188219256
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass83,198 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    669163334432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail83,196 miles (+6,383)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    232183008755
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,813 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,813 miles
    Test number
    962709262766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,019 miles
    Test number
    397072285140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail75,019 miles (+4,424)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,019 miles
    Test number
    406771885107
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass70,595 miles (+4,130)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    186177404457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  21. Pass66,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    565838703058
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  22. Fail66,465 miles (+6,617)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    629458203018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  23. Pass59,848 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,848 miles
    Test number
    308907121090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,358 miles (+3,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    831483299289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,735 miles (+3,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,735 miles
    Test number
    973301088263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Fail48,976 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    141298877252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass48,976 miles (+6,860)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    581178577216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass42,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,116 miles
    Test number
    374588156454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 MZF

Does LS51 MZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 MZF is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MZF?
The MOT on LS51 MZF is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 MZF done?
LS51 MZF was recorded at 113,277 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has LS51 MZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MZF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 MZF 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 MZF find?
LS51 MZF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 11 more.

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