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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

LS51 XDCMOT history

LS51 XDC is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 24 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 36,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LS51 XDC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
36,559 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XDC was last recorded at 36,559 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,213 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
346 miles
Average per year
958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,559 miles
  • 2025 – 36,213 miles
  • 2024 – 35,821 miles
  • 2023 – 35,248 miles
  • 2022 – 34,779 miles
  • 2021 – 34,202 miles
  • 2020 – 33,323 miles
  • 2019 – 32,598 miles
  • 2018 – 31,552 miles
  • 2017 – 30,887 miles
  • 2016 – 30,049 miles
  • 2015 – 29,133 miles
  • 2014 – 27,836 miles
  • 2013 – 26,755 miles
  • 2012 – 25,540 miles
  • 2011 – 24,146 miles
  • 2010 – 23,358 miles
  • 2009 – 22,521 miles
  • 2008 – 20,932 miles
  • 2007 – 18,904 miles
  • 2006 – 17,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,559 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,559 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    36,559 miles
    Test number
    366946469115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,213 miles (+392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    36,213 miles
    Test number
    346661176736
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass35,821 miles (+573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,821 miles
    Test number
    674759331186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass35,248 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    101842113157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,779 miles (+577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    34,779 miles
    Test number
    215907919043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass34,202 miles (+879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    380859432299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass33,323 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    339420839959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,598 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,598 miles
    Test number
    415710204534
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to deteriorate

  9. Pass31,552 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    101117334029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,887 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,887 miles
    Test number
    115413451463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,049 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,049 miles
    Test number
    105850720044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,133 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    385915206364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,836 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    909158844253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,755 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,755 miles
    Test number
    797710363201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,540 miles
    Test number
    317011662298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,540 miles (+1,394)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,540 miles
    Test number
    445291662258
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass24,146 miles (+788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,146 miles
    Test number
    378708451467
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres cracked allround on outerwall due to lack of use of vehicle.

  18. Pass23,358 miles (+837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,358 miles
    Test number
    370102450428
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres outerwalls cracked and perished

  19. Pass22,521 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,521 miles
    Test number
    592117359284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,932 miles (+2,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,932 miles
    Test number
    134409358292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass18,904 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,904 miles
    Test number
    400682637237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass17,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,439 miles
    Test number
    723858256264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 XDC

Does LS51 XDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XDC is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XDC?
The MOT on LS51 XDC is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XDC done?
LS51 XDC was recorded at 36,559 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 958 miles a year.
Has LS51 XDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XDC has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on LS51 XDC 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 XDC find?
LS51 XDC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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