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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LS51 TWYMOT history

LS51 TWY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 262,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LS51 TWY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
262,024 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 TWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 TWY was last recorded at 262,024 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
258,872 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,152 miles
Average per year
8,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 262,024 miles
  • 2024 – 258,872 miles
  • 2023 – 255,295 miles
  • 2022 – 251,555 miles
  • 2021 – 246,696 miles
  • 2020 – 242,835 miles
  • 2019 – 240,459 miles
  • 2018 – 232,628 miles
  • 2017 – 226,277 miles
  • 2016 – 221,335 miles
  • 2014 – 199,090 miles
  • 2013 – 187,028 miles
  • 2012 – 176,132 miles
  • 2011 – 159,461 miles
  • 2010 – 143,101 miles
  • 2009 – 126,712 miles
  • 2007 – 114,218 miles
  • 2006 – 103,816 miles
  • 2005 – 93,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,024 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Coil spring corroded ALL 4.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,024 miles (+3,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    262,024 miles
    Test number
    562553681106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass258,872 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    258,872 miles
    Test number
    940006794144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass255,295 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    255,295 miles
    Test number
    962639211885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass251,555 miles (+4,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    251,555 miles
    Test number
    579995763949
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass246,696 miles (+3,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    246,696 miles
    Test number
    223113229151
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass242,835 miles (+2,376)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    242,835 miles
    Test number
    248628395858
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass240,459 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    240,459 miles
    Test number
    389738816821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass232,628 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    232,628 miles
    Test number
    342883566700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass226,277 miles (+4,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    226,277 miles
    Test number
    122302067146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass221,335 miles (+22,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    221,335 miles
    Test number
    432252555067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass199,090 miles (+12,062)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    199,090 miles
    Test number
    248262414236
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteCrack in windscreen swept area,but not affecting drivers view of the road.

  12. Pass187,028 miles (+10,896)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    187,028 miles
    Test number
    106272013239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass176,132 miles (+16,671)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    176,132 miles
    Test number
    717639292141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAir bag fault light is on.

  14. Pass159,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    159,461 miles
    Test number
    207223891406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,461 miles (+16,360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,461 miles
    Test number
    209353891404
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass143,101 miles (+16,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    143,101 miles
    Test number
    444175290147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass126,712 miles (+2,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    126,712 miles
    Test number
    724601709220
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass123,803 miles (+9,585)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    123,803 miles
    Test number
    880708729014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass114,218 miles (+10,402)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    114,218 miles
    Test number
    140186577290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,816 miles (+10,298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    103,816 miles
    Test number
    112436866296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    983293355241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 TWY

Does LS51 TWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 TWY is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 TWY?
The MOT on LS51 TWY is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 TWY done?
LS51 TWY was recorded at 262,024 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 8,337 miles a year.
Has LS51 TWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 TWY has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on LS51 TWY 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 TWY find?
LS51 TWY passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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