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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LS51 RVMMOT history

LS51 RVM is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 244,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

LS51 RVM green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
244,989 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 RVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 RVM was last recorded at 244,989 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,528 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,461 miles
Average per year
10,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 244,989 miles
  • 2023 – 227,083 miles
  • 2022 – 211,489 miles
  • 2021 – 193,847 miles
  • 2020 – 182,789 miles
  • 2019 – 171,415 miles
  • 2018 – 154,817 miles
  • 2017 – 137,782 miles
  • 2016 – 122,109 miles
  • 2015 – 108,348 miles
  • 2014 – 100,756 miles
  • 2013 – 94,793 miles
  • 2012 – 90,503 miles
  • 2011 – 85,357 miles
  • 2010 – 81,138 miles
  • 2009 – 75,221 miles
  • 2008 – 70,807 miles
  • 2007 – 66,387 miles
  • 2006 – 61,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,989 miles (+2,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    244,989 miles
    Test number
    195897250581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail242,528 miles (+15,445)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,528 miles
    Test number
    948913071008
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass227,083 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    227,083 miles
    Test number
    239078878291
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail226,968 miles (+15,479)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,968 miles
    Test number
    896641413099
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass211,489 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    211,489 miles
    Test number
    513287138389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail211,352 miles (+17,505)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,352 miles
    Test number
    693769422752
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.1 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  7. Pass193,847 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    193,847 miles
    Test number
    311274675268
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  8. Fail193,785 miles (+10,996)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,785 miles
    Test number
    618149037221
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  9. Pass182,789 miles (+11,374)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    182,789 miles
    Test number
    357579583295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,415 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,415 miles
    Test number
    219307810793
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail171,415 miles (+16,598)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,415 miles
    Test number
    923620074818
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass154,817 miles (+17,035)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,817 miles
    Test number
    603441632281
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass137,782 miles (+15,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,782 miles
    Test number
    200543469511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sills/arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySills covered
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered

  14. Pass122,109 miles (+13,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,109 miles
    Test number
    199603937409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass108,348 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,348 miles
    Test number
    894945462423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,229 miles (+7,473)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,229 miles
    Test number
    331247975450
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass100,756 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    425129954210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,793 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,793 miles
    Test number
    519804873272
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box heat cover loose

  19. Fail94,793 miles (+4,290)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,793 miles
    Test number
    507013573227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box heat cover loose

  20. Pass90,503 miles (+5,146)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    756881272202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass85,357 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,357 miles
    Test number
    356611471244
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteChild seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts
    • NoteRear tyres getting low
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall
    • NoteSlight play in rear wishbone bushes

  22. Fail85,357 miles (+4,219)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,357 miles
    Test number
    636321271250
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteChild seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts
    • NoteRear tyres getting low
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall
    • NoteSlight play in rear wishbone bushes

  23. Pass81,138 miles (+5,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    264348060254
    • NoteSurface cuts to wall of nearside front tyre

  24. Pass75,221 miles (+4,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    422391879263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass70,807 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,807 miles
    Test number
    110187158257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    101532377252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,387 miles (+5,141)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    880904967225
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass61,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    541952486268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 RVM

Does LS51 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 RVM expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 RVM?
The MOT on LS51 RVM expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 RVM done?
LS51 RVM was recorded at 244,989 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 10,121 miles a year.
Has LS51 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 RVM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 RVM 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 RVM find?
LS51 RVM passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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