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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LS51 VWRMOT history

LS51 VWR is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 2 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

LS51 VWR 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 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
88,501 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 VWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 VWR was last recorded at 88,501 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 3,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,388 miles · 9 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,113 miles
Average per year
4,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,501 miles
  • 2021 – 85,388 miles
  • 2020 – 82,691 miles
  • 2019 – 79,701 miles
  • 2018 – 75,504 miles
  • 2017 – 71,970 miles
  • 2016 – 68,315 miles
  • 2015 – 62,721 miles
  • 2014 – 58,617 miles
  • 2013 – 54,103 miles
  • 2012 – 50,385 miles
  • 2011 – 39,190 miles
  • 2009 – 32,530 miles
  • 2008 – 27,375 miles
  • 2007 – 22,321 miles
  • 2006 – 18,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe bracket corroded
  • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel at handbrake lever

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front wearing on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak under engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,501 miles (+3,113)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,501 miles
    Test number
    300346722098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel at handbrake lever

  2. Pass85,388 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,388 miles
    Test number
    692434300133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail85,388 miles (+2,697)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,388 miles
    Test number
    799616084642
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass82,691 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,691 miles
    Test number
    911883263847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail82,630 miles (+2,929)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    496577470081
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,701 miles (+4,197)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    138709285533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,504 miles (+3,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,504 miles
    Test number
    699783853222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,970 miles (+3,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,970 miles
    Test number
    274265826956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  9. Pass68,315 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    226837454999
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine
    • AdvisoryCover missing from nearside number plate lamp

  10. Fail68,272 miles (+5,551)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,272 miles
    Test number
    620773278846
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside AND nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  11. Pass62,721 miles (+103)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    387008905202
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail62,618 miles (+4,001)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,618 miles
    Test number
    627192805277
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass58,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,617 miles
    Test number
    227286874442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,617 miles (+4,514)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,617 miles
    Test number
    897676174140
    • FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass54,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    736114743183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,103 miles (+3,718)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    176763343194
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass50,385 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,385 miles
    Test number
    527913822108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,378 miles (+11,188)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    685461222136
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass39,190 miles (+6,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,190 miles
    Test number
    319153511036
    • 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)

  20. Pass32,530 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,530 miles
    Test number
    463872959393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail32,530 miles (+5,155)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,530 miles
    Test number
    534712859329
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,375 miles (+5,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,375 miles
    Test number
    410758808308
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass22,321 miles (+3,919)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,321 miles
    Test number
    681626207332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass18,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,402 miles
    Test number
    312412896231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 VWR

Does LS51 VWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 VWR expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 VWR?
The MOT on LS51 VWR expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 VWR done?
LS51 VWR was recorded at 88,501 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 4,455 miles a year.
Has LS51 VWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 VWR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 VWR 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 VWR find?
LS51 VWR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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