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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LS51 UHVMOT history

LS51 UHV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

LS51 UHV silver 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 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
119,544 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 UHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 UHV was last recorded at 119,544 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2017: 114,166 miles, lower than 122,659 miles on 11 Jun 2016.

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
119,528 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,544 miles
  • 2024 – 119,274 miles
  • 2023 – 118,857 miles
  • 2021 – 117,817 miles
  • 2018 – 116,330 miles
  • 2017 – 114,166 miles
  • 2016 – 122,659 miles
  • 2015 – 110,129 miles
  • 2014 – 105,597 miles
  • 2012 – 101,935 miles
  • 2011 – 98,932 miles
  • 2010 – 95,382 miles
  • 2009 – 91,954 miles
  • 2008 – 88,176 miles
  • 2007 – 82,155 miles
  • 2006 – 74,706 miles
  • 2005 – 65,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,544 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,544 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,544 miles
    Test number
    621955355531
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,544 miles (+16)2 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,544 miles
    Test number
    504716497359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail119,528 miles (+254)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,528 miles
    Test number
    561332832010
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on outer sills

  4. Pass119,274 miles (+417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,274 miles
    Test number
    996115474671
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass118,857 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,857 miles
    Test number
    430475648719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,842 miles (+1,025)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,842 miles
    Test number
    762481245557
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,817 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,817 miles
    Test number
    218505012693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,330 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,330 miles
    Test number
    553760591816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,312 miles (+2,146)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,312 miles
    Test number
    127479536358
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,166 miles (-8,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,166 miles
    Test number
    463191274049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have ware on edges

  11. Pass122,659 miles (+12,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,659 miles
    Test number
    654846222519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass110,129 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,129 miles
    Test number
    255420665485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,119 miles (+4,522)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    155417675456
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass105,597 miles (+3,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    125332124421
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass101,935 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,935 miles
    Test number
    747708622393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,932 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,932 miles
    Test number
    156359921317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,382 miles
    Test number
    284560610372
    • 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)

  18. Fail95,382 miles (+3,428)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,382 miles
    Test number
    530630410394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  19. Pass91,954 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,954 miles
    Test number
    322294709329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,176 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    420244338387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    492207597256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,155 miles (+7,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    172232597240
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass74,706 miles (+9,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    911917526366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass65,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    65,006 miles
    Test number
    802709405300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 UHV

Does LS51 UHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 UHV expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 UHV?
The MOT on LS51 UHV expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 UHV done?
LS51 UHV was recorded at 119,544 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 2,777 miles a year.
Has LS51 UHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 UHV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 UHV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 UHV find?
LS51 UHV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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