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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,766 cc

LS51 XAMMOT history

LS51 XAM is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 35,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LS51 XAM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
35,781 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XAM was last recorded at 35,781 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,493 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
1,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,781 miles
  • 2024 – 35,493 miles
  • 2023 – 35,179 miles
  • 2022 – 34,820 miles
  • 2021 – 34,439 miles
  • 2020 – 33,913 miles
  • 2019 – 33,297 miles
  • 2018 – 31,958 miles
  • 2017 – 30,317 miles
  • 2016 – 28,890 miles
  • 2015 – 27,446 miles
  • 2014 – 25,985 miles
  • 2013 – 23,833 miles
  • 2012 – 21,792 miles
  • 2011 – 20,920 miles
  • 2010 – 19,856 miles
  • 2009 – 18,498 miles
  • 2008 – 16,544 miles
  • 2007 – 14,261 miles
  • 2006 – 11,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,781 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,781 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    35,781 miles
    Test number
    981050562617
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass35,493 miles (+314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    276030047812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass35,179 miles (+359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    436641901637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass34,820 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,820 miles
    Test number
    476352150614
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass34,439 miles (+526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    782929414992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass33,913 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,913 miles
    Test number
    594084704399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,297 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,297 miles
    Test number
    698266824173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,958 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,958 miles
    Test number
    306547983377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,317 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,317 miles
    Test number
    336568897328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,890 miles (+1,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,890 miles
    Test number
    984682957312
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
  11. Pass27,446 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,446 miles
    Test number
    368538625170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,985 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,985 miles
    Test number
    326708724151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,833 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,833 miles
    Test number
    228378123156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,792 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,792 miles
    Test number
    749375522165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,920 miles (+1,064)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,920 miles
    Test number
    777993931113
    • NoteAll tyres perished
  16. Pass19,856 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,856 miles
    Test number
    271097120430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,498 miles (+1,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,498 miles
    Test number
    203271639456
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass16,544 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,544 miles
    Test number
    871894178072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,261 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,261 miles
    Test number
    514035347048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,967 miles
    Test number
    400482116066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 XAM

Does LS51 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XAM is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XAM?
The MOT on LS51 XAM is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XAM done?
LS51 XAM was recorded at 35,781 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,197 miles a year.
Has LS51 XAM ever failed its MOT?
No. LS51 XAM has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LS51 XAM 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 XAM find?
LS51 XAM passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres.

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