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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

LS51 RTXMOT history

LS51 RTX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2024.

LS51 RTX silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2025
Mileage
76,519 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 RTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 RTX was last recorded at 76,519 miles on 13 Apr 2024, 755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,764 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
755 miles
Average per year
2,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,519 miles
  • 2022 – 75,764 miles
  • 2021 – 74,944 miles
  • 2020 – 73,641 miles
  • 2019 – 73,180 miles
  • 2018 – 72,142 miles
  • 2017 – 70,998 miles
  • 2016 – 70,109 miles
  • 2015 – 68,117 miles
  • 2014 – 66,727 miles
  • 2013 – 65,442 miles
  • 2012 – 63,395 miles
  • 2011 – 61,838 miles
  • 2010 – 58,999 miles
  • 2009 – 54,071 miles
  • 2008 – 49,929 miles
  • 2007 – 42,790 miles
  • 2006 – 35,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,519 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,519 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,519 miles
    Test number
    304225078265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,764 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,764 miles
    Test number
    443745919396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,944 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    826395634233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,641 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,641 miles
    Test number
    420043962899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,180 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    641147068687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,142 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,142 miles
    Test number
    840599161096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,139 miles (+1,141)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,139 miles
    Test number
    806771212828
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass70,998 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    570999624771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,109 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,109 miles
    Test number
    579057657995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,117 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    157472033488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,727 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,727 miles
    Test number
    146351584209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass65,442 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,442 miles
    Test number
    989038873294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,395 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,395 miles
    Test number
    459167982210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass61,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    887034591265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,838 miles (+2,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    128753791212
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass58,999 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,999 miles
    Test number
    980094510213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,071 miles (+4,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,071 miles
    Test number
    470576819245
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass49,929 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,929 miles
    Test number
    704804218231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,790 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,790 miles
    Test number
    771961127249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,952 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,952 miles
    Test number
    202293076175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,948 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,948 miles
    Test number
    250519036182
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

Questions about LS51 RTX

Does LS51 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 RTX expired on 12 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 RTX?
The MOT on LS51 RTX expired on 12 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 RTX done?
LS51 RTX was recorded at 76,519 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2024, an average of 2,266 miles a year.
Has LS51 RTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 RTX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LS51 RTX 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 RTX find?
LS51 RTX passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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