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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

LS51 XTXMOT history

LS51 XTX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LS51 XTX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,659 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XTX was last recorded at 98,659 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2008: 75,586 miles, lower than 137,512 miles on 8 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,134 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,659 miles
  • 2025 – 97,134 miles
  • 2024 – 96,112 miles
  • 2023 – 94,913 miles
  • 2022 – 93,075 miles
  • 2020 – 93,056 miles
  • 2019 – 92,159 miles
  • 2018 – 90,632 miles
  • 2017 – 89,200 miles
  • 2016 – 88,724 miles
  • 2015 – 87,924 miles
  • 2014 – 86,616 miles
  • 2013 – 85,487 miles
  • 2012 – 83,321 miles
  • 2011 – 80,365 miles
  • 2010 – 77,534 miles
  • 2009 – 75,725 miles
  • 2008 – 75,586 miles
  • 2007 – 137,512 miles
  • 2005 – 120,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,659 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,659 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    299072698541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,134 miles (+1,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,134 miles
    Test number
    717648932960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass96,112 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,112 miles
    Test number
    409107893137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,913 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    789115070918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,075 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,075 miles
    Test number
    154374414865
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,056 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    543871339289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,159 miles (+1,527)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,159 miles
    Test number
    741143400857
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass90,632 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,632 miles
    Test number
    962852663744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,200 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    891344556946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,724 miles (+800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    151029912916
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass87,924 miles (+1,308)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    758389865115
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass86,616 miles (+1,129)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,616 miles
    Test number
    656492174125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass85,487 miles (+2,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    789340083154
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    326049382195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail83,321 miles (+2,956)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    465799482178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass80,365 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,365 miles
    Test number
    888320691199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,534 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    532374480156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,725 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,725 miles
    Test number
    240366379439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,715 miles (+129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,715 miles
    Test number
    564221379135
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass75,586 miles (-61,926)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    724841398020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,512 miles (+17,491)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    137,512 miles
    Test number
    604317967089
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteADVICE:OIL LEAK AROUND SUMP AREA

  22. Pass120,021 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    120,021 miles
    Test number
    351871695494
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW AND WILL NOT LOCK OUT, COMPARED TO NEAR SIDE

Questions about LS51 XTX

Does LS51 XTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XTX is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XTX?
The MOT on LS51 XTX is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XTX done?
LS51 XTX was recorded at 98,659 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
Has LS51 XTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XTX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on LS51 XTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 XTX find?
LS51 XTX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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