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BMW Z3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

LS51 XAXMOT history

LS51 XAX is a yellow petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LS51 XAX yellow BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,238 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XAX was last recorded at 43,238 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,236 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,238 miles
  • 2025 – 43,006 miles
  • 2024 – 42,967 miles
  • 2023 – 42,414 miles
  • 2022 – 41,492 miles
  • 2021 – 41,296 miles
  • 2019 – 41,141 miles
  • 2018 – 40,796 miles
  • 2017 – 40,566 miles
  • 2016 – 40,250 miles
  • 2015 – 39,864 miles
  • 2014 – 39,240 miles
  • 2013 – 38,417 miles
  • 2012 – 37,888 miles
  • 2011 – 37,556 miles
  • 2010 – 36,186 miles
  • 2009 – 33,440 miles
  • 2008 – 30,759 miles
  • 2006 – 26,018 miles
  • 2005 – 21,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,238 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,238 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,238 miles
    Test number
    693266701266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail43,236 miles (+230)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    417686234412
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,006 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    43,006 miles
    Test number
    842493068833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass42,967 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,967 miles
    Test number
    212709761054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,414 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    42,414 miles
    Test number
    261073353741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,492 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    41,492 miles
    Test number
    507219204275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,296 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,296 miles
    Test number
    196435363710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,141 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,141 miles
    Test number
    507257454711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,796 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    815122994405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,566 miles
    Test number
    557961346390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail40,566 miles (+316)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,566 miles
    Test number
    898754132852
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass40,250 miles (+386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,250 miles
    Test number
    100518732324
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  13. Pass39,864 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,864 miles
    Test number
    499843815148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,240 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,240 miles
    Test number
    709597904198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,417 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,417 miles
    Test number
    759756903122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,888 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,888 miles
    Test number
    555779102197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,556 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,556 miles
    Test number
    757948511171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,186 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    654904620158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,174 miles
    Test number
    501669090015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,174 miles (+2,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,174 miles
    Test number
    590689990036
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass33,440 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,440 miles
    Test number
    312627199091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,759 miles (+4,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,759 miles
    Test number
    212095908442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass26,018 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,018 miles
    Test number
    411678436352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,936 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,936 miles
    Test number
    142462545357
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE AND LOW ON TREAD
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Questions about LS51 XAX

Does LS51 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XAX is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XAX?
The MOT on LS51 XAX is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XAX done?
LS51 XAX was recorded at 43,238 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,045 miles a year.
Has LS51 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XAX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 XAX 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 XAX find?
LS51 XAX passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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