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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LS51 RVFMOT history

LS51 RVF is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

LS51 RVF silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
113,557 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 RVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 RVF was last recorded at 113,557 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2006: 44,870 miles, lower than 44,871 miles on 2 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,786 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
771 miles
Average per year
4,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,557 miles
  • 2021 – 112,786 miles
  • 2020 – 111,592 miles
  • 2019 – 110,316 miles
  • 2018 – 108,793 miles
  • 2017 – 106,007 miles
  • 2016 – 101,344 miles
  • 2015 – 92,433 miles
  • 2014 – 87,123 miles
  • 2013 – 84,441 miles
  • 2012 – 81,457 miles
  • 2011 – 77,349 miles
  • 2010 – 67,345 miles
  • 2009 – 59,108 miles
  • 2008 – 48,069 miles
  • 2007 – 46,310 miles
  • 2006 – 44,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,557 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,557 miles (+771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,557 miles
    Test number
    768358166774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass112,786 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,786 miles
    Test number
    869764976574
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION AROUND JACKING POINTS

  3. Pass111,592 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,592 miles
    Test number
    937293924783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,316 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,316 miles
    Test number
    440046718769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,793 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,793 miles
    Test number
    930054379213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,793 miles (+2,786)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,793 miles
    Test number
    927767477848
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,007 miles (+4,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    562970904660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  8. Pass101,344 miles (+8,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,344 miles
    Test number
    447409900276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  9. Pass92,433 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,433 miles
    Test number
    570063145694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,123 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,123 miles
    Test number
    265459054273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,107 miles (+2,666)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,107 miles
    Test number
    379771924487
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass84,441 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    735226753213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Fail84,441 miles (+67)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    828436853272
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Fail84,374 miles (+2,917)1 dangerous6 failures10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    259056003455
    • DangerousBrake pad warning lamp is on
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe braket is broken/corroded but system is still well supported
    • NoteO/s/r light lens is broken but no white light to rear
    • NoteSmall chips on front screen all under 40mm outside zone 'A'

  15. Pass81,457 miles (+4,108)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    556529322144
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFront grill is broken
    • NoteFront pipe braket is broken but system is still well supported

  16. Pass77,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,349 miles
    Test number
    378066261007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,349 miles (+10,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,349 miles
    Test number
    356260261081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass67,345 miles (+8,237)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,345 miles
    Test number
    804084610090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,108 miles (+11,039)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    943748909012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,069 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,069 miles
    Test number
    640878738063
    • NoteNSF brake warning light disconnected
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail48,069 miles (+1,759)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,069 miles
    Test number
    150036138056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNSF brake warning light disconnected
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass46,310 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,310 miles
    Test number
    934759017025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,870 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,870 miles
    Test number
    634927736076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,871 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,871 miles
    Test number
    121503436429
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LS51 RVF

Does LS51 RVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 RVF expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 RVF?
The MOT on LS51 RVF expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 RVF done?
LS51 RVF was recorded at 113,557 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 4,278 miles a year.
Has LS51 RVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 RVF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LS51 RVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 RVF find?
LS51 RVF passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points.

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