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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

LS51 XSXMOT history

LS51 XSX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

LS51 XSX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
153,073 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XSX was last recorded at 153,073 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,068 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 153,073 miles
  • 2020 – 147,493 miles
  • 2019 – 139,449 miles
  • 2018 – 131,538 miles
  • 2017 – 122,995 miles
  • 2016 – 113,523 miles
  • 2015 – 105,578 miles
  • 2014 – 98,459 miles
  • 2013 – 92,944 miles
  • 2012 – 87,657 miles
  • 2011 – 80,807 miles
  • 2010 – 73,144 miles
  • 2009 – 62,769 miles
  • 2008 – 54,517 miles
  • 2007 – 44,199 miles
  • 2006 – 37,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,073 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,073 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,073 miles
    Test number
    206976045580
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,068 miles (+5,575)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,068 miles
    Test number
    903350673581
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,493 miles (+8,044)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,493 miles
    Test number
    611406952583
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass139,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,449 miles
    Test number
    406796612117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake reading just passed

  5. Fail139,449 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,449 miles
    Test number
    409178810857
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake reading just passed

  6. Fail139,449 miles (+7,911)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,449 miles
    Test number
    318058026933
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake reading just passed

  7. Pass131,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,538 miles
    Test number
    111097170081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,536 miles (+8,541)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,536 miles
    Test number
    997610847674
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,995 miles
    Test number
    357674315207
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail122,995 miles (+9,472)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,995 miles
    Test number
    134108499375
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn O ring (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass113,523 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,523 miles
    Test number
    456822807220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    925129253840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,578 miles (+7,119)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    242947401537
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone mounting (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass98,459 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,459 miles
    Test number
    915061204370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,944 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,944 miles
    Test number
    898696303330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,657 miles (+6,850)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,657 miles
    Test number
    255767672252
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit

  17. Pass80,807 miles (+7,663)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    217330001364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre edge wearing out

  18. Pass73,144 miles (+10,375)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    524579480222
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteBoth front disc edge slightly corroded

  19. Pass62,769 miles (+8,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,769 miles
    Test number
    700632109325
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass54,517 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,517 miles
    Test number
    162452408312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,199 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    340746897482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass44,199 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    883866597222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,001 miles
    Test number
    690969096280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,001 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,001 miles
    Test number
    781819896289
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about LS51 XSX

Does LS51 XSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 XSX expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XSX?
The MOT on LS51 XSX expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 XSX done?
LS51 XSX was recorded at 153,073 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 7,717 miles a year.
Has LS51 XSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XSX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 XSX 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 XSX find?
LS51 XSX passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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