BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
LS51 MZJMOT history
LS51 MZJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,626 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 76,626 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 MZJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 MZJ was last recorded at 76,626 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 75,763 miles · 16 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 863 miles
- Average per year
- 2,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 76,626 miles
- 2024 – 75,763 miles
- 2023 – 74,630 miles
- 2022 – 73,227 miles
- 2021 – 70,737 miles
- 2020 – 68,028 miles
- 2019 – 67,420 miles
- 2018 – 66,801 miles
- 2017 – 65,779 miles
- 2016 – 62,856 miles
- 2015 – 61,693 miles
- 2014 – 60,196 miles
- 2013 – 58,041 miles
- 2012 – 55,391 miles
- 2011 – 54,097 miles
- 2010 – 52,315 miles
- 2009 – 49,318 miles
- 2008 – 46,167 miles
- 2007 – 39,138 miles
- 2006 – 31,729 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,626 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,626 miles (+863)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 76,626 miles
- Test number
- 829774397813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,763 miles (+1,133)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 75,763 miles
- Test number
- 964024062601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,630 miles (+1,403)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 74,630 miles
- Test number
- 972699078887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,227 miles (+54)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 73,227 miles
- Test number
- 275922960909
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail73,173 miles (+2,436)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,173 miles
- Test number
- 814100395557
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,737 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 70,737 miles
- Test number
- 989381133775
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,729 miles (+2,701)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,729 miles
- Test number
- 339047097844
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,028 miles (+608)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 68,028 miles
- Test number
- 682378911216
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,420 miles (+619)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,420 miles
- Test number
- 561730846819
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,801 miles (+1,022)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 66,801 miles
- Test number
- 630599932592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,779 miles (+2,923)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 65,779 miles
- Test number
- 117611994409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass62,856 miles (+1,163)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,856 miles
- Test number
- 694503722280
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer edge
Pass61,693 miles (+1,497)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 61,693 miles
- Test number
- 768899244658
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass60,196 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,196 miles
- Test number
- 476021784258
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail60,196 miles (+2,155)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,196 miles
- Test number
- 547391884227
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass58,041 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 58,041 miles
- Test number
- 336796473479
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail58,041 miles (+2,650)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,041 miles
- Test number
- 355275173219
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,391 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 55,391 miles
- Test number
- 377875982479
- NoteRear registration plate has slight water ingress
Fail55,391 miles (+1,294)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,391 miles
- Test number
- 329454082407
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear registration plate has slight water ingress
- NoteTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated
Pass54,097 miles (+1,782)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 54,097 miles
- Test number
- 325010491438
- NoteOffside front ride height sensor plastic lever broken.
- NoteOffside front wheel arch inner cover damaged.
- NoteRear number plate has water ingress but not likely to be misread.
- NoteTyre warning light on.
Fail52,315 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,315 miles
- Test number
- 334544090293
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- NoteHVAA (Head light verticle aim adjuster) lever broken from sensor on the offside front
Pass52,315 miles (+2,997)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 52,315 miles
- Test number
- 534004790215
- NoteHVAA (Head light verticle aim adjuster) lever broken from sensor on the offside front
Pass49,318 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 49,318 miles
- Test number
- 433537989298
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear number plate has water ingress but still can be read from 20 metres away clearly.
- NoteTyre warning light on.
Fail49,318 miles (+3,151)1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,318 miles
- Test number
- 974917389254
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear number plate has water ingress but still can be read from 20 metres away clearly.
- NoteTyre warning light on.
Pass46,167 miles (+7,029)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 46,167 miles
- Test number
- 240371398267
- NoteNAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE AND ALSO OUTERWALL SLIGHTLY CUT
- NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONES REAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW FROM INNER EDGE AND ALSO OUTERWALL SLIGHTLY CUT
- NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED BUT CAN BE READ FROM OVER 20metres AWAY.
- NoteTYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON
Pass39,138 miles (+7,409)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 39,138 miles
- Test number
- 460159497229
- NoteEngine top cover fitted.
- NoteFull engine tray fitted.
Pass31,729 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 31,729 miles
- Test number
- 861623406330
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about LS51 MZJ
- Does LS51 MZJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 MZJ is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 MZJ?
- The MOT on LS51 MZJ is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 MZJ done?
- LS51 MZJ was recorded at 76,626 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 2,364 miles a year.
- Has LS51 MZJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 MZJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS51 MZJ 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 MZJ find?
- LS51 MZJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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