BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
LS51 ULAMOT history
LS51 ULA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 84,361 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,232 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 ULA
- 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
- 12 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 ULA was last recorded at 84,361 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 12,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 71,867 miles · 14 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 12,494 miles
- Average per year
- 4,232 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 84,361 miles
- 2021 – 71,867 miles
- 2020 – 70,558 miles
- 2019 – 68,745 miles
- 2018 – 66,696 miles
- 2017 – 62,301 miles
- 2016 – 58,732 miles
- 2015 – 53,460 miles
- 2014 – 48,536 miles
- 2013 – 43,292 miles
- 2012 – 37,691 miles
- 2011 – 29,389 miles
- 2010 – 22,733 miles
- 2009 – 16,515 miles
- 2008 – 15,575 miles
- 2007 – 14,779 miles
- 2006 – 13,436 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,361 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,361 miles (+12,494)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 84,361 miles
- Test number
- 718570396457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,867 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 71,867 miles
- Test number
- 727353507829
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail71,850 miles (+1,292)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,850 miles
- Test number
- 384761871151
- MajorEmissions not tested due to engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass70,558 miles (+1,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,558 miles
- Test number
- 877263070431
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass68,745 miles (+24)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 68,745 miles
- Test number
- 430910386189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail68,721 miles (+2,025)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,721 miles
- Test number
- 161370522872
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,696 miles (+4,395)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 66,696 miles
- Test number
- 348012556103
- AdvisoryBoth Front lower arm rear bushes are worn.
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes are corroded.
Pass62,301 miles (+140)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 62,301 miles
- Test number
- 941669901456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush worn (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 bush worn (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail62,161 miles (+3,429)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,161 miles
- Test number
- 530124227646
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush worn (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 bush worn (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass58,732 miles (+5,272)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 58,732 miles
- Test number
- 947883857162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,460 miles (+4,924)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 53,460 miles
- Test number
- 453431265076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,536 miles (+5,244)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 48,536 miles
- Test number
- 206470664252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,292 miles (+5,601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 43,292 miles
- Test number
- 405973063292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,691 miles (+8,302)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 37,691 miles
- Test number
- 446814432244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread
Pass29,389 miles (+6,656)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 29,389 miles
- Test number
- 285281801478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,733 miles (+149)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 22,733 miles
- Test number
- 921476690017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,584 miles (+6,069)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,584 miles
- Test number
- 611996380094
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass16,515 miles (+940)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 16,515 miles
- Test number
- 114730999014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,575 miles (+796)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 15,575 miles
- Test number
- 811956888044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,779 miles (+1,343)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 14,779 miles
- Test number
- 244192477044
- 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)
Pass13,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 13,436 miles
- Test number
- 292912776078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 ULA
- Does LS51 ULA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 ULA expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 ULA?
- The MOT on LS51 ULA expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 ULA done?
- LS51 ULA was recorded at 84,361 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 4,232 miles a year.
- Has LS51 ULA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 ULA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS51 ULA 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 ULA find?
- LS51 ULA passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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