BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
LS51 RVVMOT history
LS51 RVV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,249 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 141,249 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 RVV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 RVV was last recorded at 141,249 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 4,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 137,172 miles · 24 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,077 miles
- Average per year
- 5,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 141,249 miles
- 2022 – 137,172 miles
- 2021 – 133,088 miles
- 2020 – 131,353 miles
- 2019 – 128,014 miles
- 2018 – 116,369 miles
- 2017 – 114,551 miles
- 2016 – 110,978 miles
- 2015 – 106,829 miles
- 2014 – 102,242 miles
- 2013 – 100,410 miles
- 2012 – 96,678 miles
- 2011 – 89,433 miles
- 2010 – 82,055 miles
- 2008 – 70,780 miles
- 2007 – 62,425 miles
- 2006 – 54,100 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,249 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,249 miles (+4,077)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 141,249 miles
- Test number
- 783169170099
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass137,172 miles (+4,084)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 137,172 miles
- Test number
- 959306062480
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv boot/joint rubber weeping (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass133,088 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 133,088 miles
- Test number
- 962912772418
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail133,088 miles (+1,735)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,088 miles
- Test number
- 203729260654
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 131,353 miles
- Test number
- 898581164790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,353 miles (+3,339)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,353 miles
- Test number
- 743683118856
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,014 miles (+11,645)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 128,014 miles
- Test number
- 669639415708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,369 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 116,369 miles
- Test number
- 835666283797
- 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)
Fail116,369 miles (+1,818)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,369 miles
- Test number
- 490005751164
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass114,551 miles (+3,573)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 114,551 miles
- Test number
- 224015897611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres low
- AdvisoryN/s front tyre low on outer edge
- AdvisoryN/s rear wheel arch corroded
Pass110,978 miles (+4,149)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 110,978 miles
- Test number
- 350158094496
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryN/s rear wheel arch corroded
Pass106,829 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 106,829 miles
- Test number
- 138046385099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust bracket broken
Fail106,829 miles (+4,587)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,829 miles
- Test number
- 688336585004
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust bracket broken
Pass102,242 miles (+1,832)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 102,242 miles
- Test number
- 329595864069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,410 miles (+3,732)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 100,410 miles
- Test number
- 597050073053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass96,678 miles (+7,245)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 96,678 miles
- Test number
- 177030082013
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass89,433 miles (+7,378)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 89,433 miles
- Test number
- 999722781039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,055 miles (+11,275)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 82,055 miles
- Test number
- 492089080046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,780 miles (+8,355)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 70,780 miles
- Test number
- 333258098474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,425 miles4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,425 miles
- Test number
- 754874707319
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass62,425 miles (+8,325)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 62,425 miles
- Test number
- 832794807330
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass54,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 54,100 miles
- Test number
- 753660806326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 RVV
- Does LS51 RVV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 RVV expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 RVV?
- The MOT on LS51 RVV expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 RVV done?
- LS51 RVV was recorded at 141,249 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 5,112 miles a year.
- Has LS51 RVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 RVV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS51 RVV 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 RVV find?
- LS51 RVV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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