BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
LS51 XDTMOT history
LS51 XDT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,662 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 118,662 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 XDT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 XDT was last recorded at 118,662 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 3,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 115,479 miles · 24 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,183 miles
- Average per year
- 3,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 118,662 miles
- 2022 – 115,479 miles
- 2019 – 112,841 miles
- 2018 – 112,019 miles
- 2017 – 109,816 miles
- 2016 – 107,199 miles
- 2015 – 103,743 miles
- 2014 – 100,642 miles
- 2013 – 97,719 miles
- 2012 – 92,589 miles
- 2010 – 86,092 miles
- 2009 – 76,849 miles
- 2008 – 69,631 miles
- 2007 – 59,304 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,662 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,662 miles (+3,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 118,662 miles
- Test number
- 512984593819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass115,479 miles (+2,638)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 115,479 miles
- Test number
- 169272293258
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,841 miles (+822)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 112,841 miles
- Test number
- 156699226941
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front section at join (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
Pass112,019 miles (+2,203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 112,019 miles
- Test number
- 976459437055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,816 miles (+2,617)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 109,816 miles
- Test number
- 528101797156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,199 miles (+3,456)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 107,199 miles
- Test number
- 410931750594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,743 miles (+3,101)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 103,743 miles
- Test number
- 379367875148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,642 miles (+80)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 100,642 miles
- Test number
- 448809574139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail100,562 miles (+2,843)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,562 miles
- Test number
- 277892374142
- DangerousNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass97,719 miles (+5,130)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 97,719 miles
- Test number
- 637082653172
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass92,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 92,589 miles
- Test number
- 866563872199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,589 miles (+6,497)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,589 miles
- Test number
- 138090972159
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass86,092 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 86,092 miles
- Test number
- 753374840234
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail86,092 miles (+9,243)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,092 miles
- Test number
- 173123340220
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,849 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 76,849 miles
- Test number
- 494415699155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,817 miles (+7,186)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,817 miles
- Test number
- 283373289090
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass69,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,631 miles
- Test number
- 272394578090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,631 miles (+10,327)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,631 miles
- Test number
- 610002478004
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass59,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 59,304 miles
- Test number
- 393035677021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 XDT
- Does LS51 XDT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 XDT expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 XDT?
- The MOT on LS51 XDT expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 XDT done?
- LS51 XDT was recorded at 118,662 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 3,378 miles a year.
- Has LS51 XDT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 XDT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2014.
- Has the mileage on LS51 XDT 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 XDT find?
- LS51 XDT passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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