BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
LS51 YCEMOT history
LS51 YCE is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 19 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,852 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 90,852 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 YCE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 YCE was last recorded at 90,852 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,852 miles · 22 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,852 miles
- 2025 – 88,953 miles
- 2024 – 87,893 miles
- 2023 – 86,720 miles
- 2022 – 86,106 miles
- 2021 – 85,606 miles
- 2020 – 85,280 miles
- 2018 – 82,820 miles
- 2017 – 81,798 miles
- 2016 – 80,683 miles
- 2015 – 75,975 miles
- 2014 – 72,310 miles
- 2013 – 69,043 miles
- 2012 – 68,674 miles
- 2011 – 62,979 miles
- 2010 – 61,464 miles
- 2009 – 59,391 miles
- 2008 – 56,737 miles
- 2007 – 53,646 miles
- 2006 – 48,257 miles
- 2005 – 43,515 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,852 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp leveling slow to operate.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,852 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 90,852 miles
- Test number
- 369833267203
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp leveling slow to operate.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Fail90,852 miles (+1,899)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,852 miles
- Test number
- 765517586310
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp leveling slow to operate.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Pass88,953 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 88,953 miles
- Test number
- 472028382475
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Fail88,953 miles (+1,060)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,953 miles
- Test number
- 388630366414
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Pass87,893 miles (+1,173)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 87,893 miles
- Test number
- 118926744688
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass86,720 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 86,720 miles
- Test number
- 723167023537
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail86,719 miles (+613)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,719 miles
- Test number
- 372101306142
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass86,106 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 86,106 miles
- Test number
- 944795860312
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail86,104 miles (+498)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,104 miles
- Test number
- 543396542049
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass85,606 miles (+326)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 85,606 miles
- Test number
- 315588476568
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,280 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 85,280 miles
- Test number
- 483367498723
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail85,280 miles (+2,460)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,280 miles
- Test number
- 274623436036
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,820 miles (+1,022)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 82,820 miles
- Test number
- 371791027874
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass81,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 81,798 miles
- Test number
- 835326989359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,798 miles (+1,115)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,798 miles
- Test number
- 888201216204
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass80,683 miles (+4,708)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 80,683 miles
- Test number
- 993385350728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,975 miles (+3,665)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 75,975 miles
- Test number
- 321584680454
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryProp shaft rubber slighty worn
Pass72,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 72,310 miles
- Test number
- 339322344377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,310 miles (+3,267)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,310 miles
- Test number
- 869290844381
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass69,043 miles (+369)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 69,043 miles
- Test number
- 287081543343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear bumper insecure
Pass68,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 68,674 miles
- Test number
- 268093142386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,674 miles (+5,695)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,674 miles
- Test number
- 397073542383
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass62,979 miles (+1,515)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 62,979 miles
- Test number
- 829777231329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,464 miles (+2,073)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 61,464 miles
- Test number
- 314970920373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,391 miles (+2,654)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 59,391 miles
- Test number
- 720820829338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,737 miles (+3,091)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 56,737 miles
- Test number
- 401549718364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,646 miles (+5,389)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,646 miles
- Test number
- 792236017311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,257 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 48,257 miles
- Test number
- 350459216302
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,515 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 43,515 miles
- Test number
- 261878515357
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LS51 YCE
- Does LS51 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 YCE is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 YCE?
- The MOT on LS51 YCE is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 YCE done?
- LS51 YCE was recorded at 90,852 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,294 miles a year.
- Has LS51 YCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 YCE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS51 YCE 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 YCE find?
- LS51 YCE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside brake cable damaged but not to excess; nearside headlamp leveling slow to operate., and 5 more.
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