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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

LS51 UKDMOT history

LS51 UKD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

LS51 UKD 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 27 Nov 2022
Mileage
107,821 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 UKD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 UKD was last recorded at 107,821 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 2,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,138 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,683 miles
Average per year
3,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 107,821 miles
  • 2020 – 105,138 miles
  • 2019 – 103,164 miles
  • 2018 – 102,407 miles
  • 2017 – 101,233 miles
  • 2016 – 94,371 miles
  • 2015 – 84,187 miles
  • 2014 – 82,371 miles
  • 2013 – 80,308 miles
  • 2012 – 78,132 miles
  • 2011 – 74,699 miles
  • 2010 – 72,365 miles
  • 2009 – 67,794 miles
  • 2008 – 63,300 miles
  • 2007 – 58,767 miles
  • 2006 – 52,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,821 miles
    Test number
    872062753259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail107,821 miles (+2,683)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,821 miles
    Test number
    509657088062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass105,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    959976550441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,138 miles (+1,974)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    762641161402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass103,164 miles (+757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,164 miles
    Test number
    800866700096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,407 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    182930878266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,403 miles (+1,170)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,403 miles
    Test number
    403645929714
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    644803650532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,233 miles (+6,862)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    504661052108
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass94,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    596958299710
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail94,371 miles (+10,184)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    329300227846
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass84,187 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    296172345186
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDsc light on

  13. Fail84,187 miles (+1,816)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    409440945188
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDsc light on

  14. Pass82,371 miles (+2,063)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    207877924147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield loose advise repair

  15. Pass80,308 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,308 miles
    Test number
    125547623113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,132 miles (+3,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,132 miles
    Test number
    648112032128
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass74,699 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    569709021104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,365 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    241814930484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,794 miles (+4,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,794 miles
    Test number
    732169419127
    • 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)

  20. Pass63,300 miles (+4,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,300 miles
    Test number
    710050238118
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass58,767 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,767 miles
    Test number
    991200327119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,440 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    521009426179
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass52,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    624959826133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS51 UKD

Does LS51 UKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 UKD expired on 27 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 UKD?
The MOT on LS51 UKD expired on 27 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 UKD done?
LS51 UKD was recorded at 107,821 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 3,563 miles a year.
Has LS51 UKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 UKD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 UKD 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 UKD find?
LS51 UKD passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); steering system slightly rough.

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