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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LS51 XTNMOT history

LS51 XTN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

LS51 XTN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
144,092 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XTN was last recorded at 144,092 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,964 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,092 miles
  • 2023 – 141,799 miles
  • 2022 – 140,591 miles
  • 2020 – 128,931 miles
  • 2019 – 116,995 miles
  • 2018 – 110,835 miles
  • 2017 – 97,055 miles
  • 2016 – 95,143 miles
  • 2015 – 87,853 miles
  • 2014 – 83,296 miles
  • 2013 – 83,049 miles
  • 2012 – 79,456 miles
  • 2011 – 75,150 miles
  • 2010 – 71,371 miles
  • 2009 – 67,363 miles
  • 2008 – 63,127 miles
  • 2007 – 59,333 miles
  • 2006 – 56,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • O/s handbrake efficiency below n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,092 miles (+128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,092 miles
    Test number
    621433551855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,964 miles (+2,165)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,964 miles
    Test number
    937983743971
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,799 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,799 miles
    Test number
    262831928629
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail141,798 miles (+1,207)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,798 miles
    Test number
    974488371759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour shoiwing white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass140,591 miles (+11,660)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,591 miles
    Test number
    700494137555
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear both painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,931 miles (+11,936)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,931 miles
    Test number
    674696708935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded And offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,995 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    650251682070
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake efficiency below n/s

  8. Fail116,993 miles (+6,158)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,993 miles
    Test number
    185136950071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake efficiency below n/s

  9. Pass110,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,835 miles
    Test number
    822752702678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,833 miles (+13,778)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,833 miles
    Test number
    982342622309
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass97,055 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,055 miles
    Test number
    382644682162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass95,143 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    527479628941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,853 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,853 miles
    Test number
    773493441417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,296 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,296 miles
    Test number
    396027004247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,049 miles (+3,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    485110793226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass79,456 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    177151692216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    259777591260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,150 miles (+3,779)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    309277591429
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

  19. Pass71,371 miles (+4,008)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    614256390277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass67,363 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    552253379283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,127 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,127 miles
    Test number
    331836578417
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass63,127 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,127 miles
    Test number
    740846578203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,333 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,333 miles
    Test number
    142832547235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    980769146260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 XTN

Does LS51 XTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 XTN expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XTN?
The MOT on LS51 XTN expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 XTN done?
LS51 XTN was recorded at 144,092 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has LS51 XTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XTN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 XTN 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 XTN find?
LS51 XTN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front wing corroded.; offside front wing corroded., and 1 more.

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