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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LS51 PYJMOT history

LS51 PYJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

LS51 PYJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,856 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 PYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 PYJ was last recorded at 151,856 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 9,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,566 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,290 miles
Average per year
6,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,856 miles
  • 2024 – 142,566 miles
  • 2023 – 129,860 miles
  • 2022 – 123,631 miles
  • 2021 – 109,491 miles
  • 2020 – 88,752 miles
  • 2019 – 80,754 miles
  • 2018 – 63,772 miles
  • 2017 – 56,669 miles
  • 2016 – 49,609 miles
  • 2015 – 45,320 miles
  • 2014 – 41,209 miles
  • 2013 – 37,648 miles
  • 2012 – 35,454 miles
  • 2011 – 33,383 miles
  • 2010 – 31,920 miles
  • 2009 – 29,773 miles
  • 2008 – 26,224 miles
  • 2007 – 22,885 miles
  • 2006 – 19,062 miles
  • 2005 – 14,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,856 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Brake fluid warning lamp defective low pad indicator on

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear tyre worn down to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,856 miles (+9,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,856 miles
    Test number
    400693854232
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass142,566 miles (+12,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,566 miles
    Test number
    953121290903
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,860 miles
    Test number
    333162244237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,860 miles (+6,229)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,860 miles
    Test number
    814463581336
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,631 miles
    Test number
    964246869460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,631 miles (+14,140)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,631 miles
    Test number
    105897629883
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,491 miles (+20,739)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,491 miles
    Test number
    574809843712
    • MinorFront Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,752 miles (+41)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,752 miles
    Test number
    191609694621
    • MinorCentral Front Brake fluid warning lamp defective low pad indicator on (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn down to 3mm

  9. Fail88,711 miles (+7,957)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,711 miles
    Test number
    209120723888
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Brake fluid warning lamp defective low pad indicator on (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn down to 3mm

  10. Pass80,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,754 miles
    Test number
    609970527146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail80,754 miles (+16,982)4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,754 miles
    Test number
    256936542174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    970060466820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  13. Fail63,772 miles (+7,103)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    612027447577
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  14. Pass56,669 miles (+7,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    292035902873
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  15. Pass49,609 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,609 miles
    Test number
    536656538300
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort low offside

  16. Pass45,320 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,320 miles
    Test number
    858544807777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front perished and cracking tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished and cracking tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perished and cracking tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished and cracking tyre

  17. Fail45,306 miles (+137)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,306 miles
    Test number
    462400949813
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front perished and cracking tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished and cracking tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perished and cracking tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished and cracking tyre

  18. Fail45,169 miles (+3,960)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,169 miles
    Test number
    971418740025
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  19. Pass41,209 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,209 miles
    Test number
    366614184449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,648 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    945816453247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,454 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    529210172201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,383 miles (+1,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    365000971481
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,920 miles (+2,147)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    272877260210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass29,773 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,773 miles
    Test number
    163489459234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,224 miles (+3,339)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,224 miles
    Test number
    574941968225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearsider front tyre slightly perished on treads
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished on treads

  26. Pass22,885 miles (+3,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,885 miles
    Test number
    371151177412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass19,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,062 miles
    Test number
    833046666248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,062 miles (+4,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,062 miles
    Test number
    932086266222
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass14,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    14,905 miles
    Test number
    700126355216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 PYJ

Does LS51 PYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 PYJ is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 PYJ?
The MOT on LS51 PYJ is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 PYJ done?
LS51 PYJ was recorded at 151,856 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 6,601 miles a year.
Has LS51 PYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 PYJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 PYJ 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 PYJ find?
LS51 PYJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2.

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