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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LS51 WWXMOT history

LS51 WWX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LS51 WWX 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,835 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 WWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 WWX was last recorded at 138,835 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,448 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,387 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,835 miles
  • 2024 – 136,448 miles
  • 2022 – 135,484 miles
  • 2021 – 133,382 miles
  • 2020 – 128,809 miles
  • 2019 – 120,974 miles
  • 2018 – 114,092 miles
  • 2017 – 110,308 miles
  • 2016 – 105,833 miles
  • 2015 – 101,542 miles
  • 2014 – 96,260 miles
  • 2012 – 92,563 miles
  • 2011 – 80,196 miles
  • 2010 – 72,885 miles
  • 2009 – 65,407 miles
  • 2008 – 55,575 miles
  • 2007 – 49,569 miles
  • 2006 – 45,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,835 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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.

  • FRONT BULB WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/S HEADLAMP CONDENSATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/S FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/S FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING HAS LIFT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,835 miles (+2,387)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,835 miles
    Test number
    587418493421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass136,448 miles (+964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,448 miles
    Test number
    321507254586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass135,484 miles (+2,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,484 miles
    Test number
    327726583852
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,382 miles (+4,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,382 miles
    Test number
    510892384420
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  5. Pass128,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,809 miles
    Test number
    944486662948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,809 miles (+7,835)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,809 miles
    Test number
    774276634059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,974 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    921617709237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,092 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    627261662415
    • AdvisoryFRONT BULB WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryN/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW
    • AdvisoryN/S HEADLAMP CONDENSATED
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING HAS LIFT
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES GETTING LOW
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED

  9. Fail114,091 miles (+3,783)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,091 miles
    Test number
    784367322679
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BULB WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS VERY LOW .......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
    • AdvisoryN/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW
    • AdvisoryN/S HEADLAMP CONDENSATED
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING HAS LIFT
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES GETTING LOW
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED

  10. Pass110,308 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    154464662400
    • AdvisoryBULB WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR
    • AdvisoryN/S INNER FRONT BRAKE PAD LOW
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT WING CORRODING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT LIFT IN O/S FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON

  11. Fail110,285 miles (+4,452)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,285 miles
    Test number
    982344120854
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded INTO O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR
    • AdvisoryN/S INNER FRONT BRAKE PAD LOW
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT WING CORRODING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT LIFT IN O/S FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON

  12. Pass105,833 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,833 miles
    Test number
    973153497338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,542 miles (+5,282)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,542 miles
    Test number
    548614715072
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteBRAKE PIPE INTO O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODING
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNOISE FROM BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS ON LOCK TO LOCK
    • NoteO/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

  14. Pass96,260 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,260 miles
    Test number
    769541724032
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail96,257 miles (+3,694)8 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    909575914074
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteWarning lights on dash

  16. Pass92,563 miles (+12,367)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,563 miles
    Test number
    505115032310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteEng man lamp on

  17. Pass80,196 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,196 miles
    Test number
    188496861102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,885 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    253650070136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,407 miles (+9,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,407 miles
    Test number
    294574069455
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,575 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    202171278464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,569 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    274589307364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,944 miles
    Test number
    381993476282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 WWX

Does LS51 WWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 WWX is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 WWX?
The MOT on LS51 WWX is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 WWX done?
LS51 WWX was recorded at 138,835 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has LS51 WWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 WWX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LS51 WWX 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 WWX find?
LS51 WWX passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing, and 6 more.

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