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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LS51 RWWMOT history

LS51 RWW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

LS51 RWW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
75,072 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 RWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS51 RWW was last recorded at 75,072 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 5,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,644 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,428 miles
Average per year
1,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,072 miles
  • 2022 – 69,644 miles
  • 2021 – 64,458 miles
  • 2019 – 61,235 miles
  • 2017 – 61,190 miles
  • 2015 – 61,164 miles
  • 2014 – 60,243 miles
  • 2013 – 58,278 miles
  • 2012 – 57,950 miles
  • 2011 – 57,601 miles
  • 2010 – 57,365 miles
  • 2009 – 57,075 miles
  • 2008 – 56,630 miles
  • 2007 – 56,079 miles
  • 2006 – 55,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,072 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR sill under side skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryTransmission MIL indicates a malfunction

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail75,072 miles (+5,428)2 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    526621765840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR sill under side skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTransmission MIL indicates a malfunction

  2. Pass69,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,644 miles
    Test number
    858093464058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge of rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail69,644 miles (+5,186)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,644 miles
    Test number
    360407029090
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge of rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,458 miles (+3,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,458 miles
    Test number
    841642350746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass61,235 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    403986602374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,190 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,190 miles
    Test number
    811673155719
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass61,164 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,164 miles
    Test number
    397414457224
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front starting to split
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing noise from front of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail61,162 miles (+919)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,162 miles
    Test number
    553811839577
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front starting to split
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing noise from front of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail60,243 miles1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,243 miles
    Test number
    188983124365
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass60,243 miles (+1,965)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,243 miles
    Test number
    796203424311
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass58,278 miles (+328)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,278 miles
    Test number
    468694023491
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear diff bearings noisey

  12. Pass57,950 miles (+349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    767646222394
    • 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)

  13. Pass57,601 miles (+236)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    155456521396
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

  14. Pass57,365 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,365 miles
    Test number
    853886220314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,075 miles (+445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    461298929444
    • 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)

  16. Pass56,630 miles (+551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    721450638312
    • 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)

  17. Pass56,079 miles (+913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,079 miles
    Test number
    263777827373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,166 miles
    Test number
    982563816301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 RWW

Does LS51 RWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 RWW expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 RWW?
The MOT on LS51 RWW expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 RWW done?
LS51 RWW was recorded at 75,072 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 1,232 miles a year.
Has LS51 RWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 RWW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 RWW 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 RWW find?
LS51 RWW failed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective, and 10 more.

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